Lanzarote’s summertime fiestas
August is the peak of Lanzarote’s summer fiesta season, with celebrations taking place in several of the island’s towns. Here are three of the most important.
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Calmer under Starmer?
Labour’s landslide victory in the UK General Election on 4th July may not herald big changes for Brits on Lanzarote, but it does promise to bring a welcome period of stability after the chaos and uncertainty of recent years.
Stamping order for UK passports
Police at Lanzarote’s César Manrique Airport have been ordered to stamp the passports of all British visitors on arrival and departure.
Reader’s Letters – August 2024
Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the August edition.
New Indian restaurant opening in Playa Blanca
One of the most loved and popular restaurants in Playa Blanca celebrates its fourth birthday this August. The Indian Delights restaurant opened in the midst of a global pandemic in 2020 and has roared back, becoming one of the highest rated Indian restaurants in the sunny southern resort. We chat with owners Ramesh and Sara Saraswati about the past four years and about their exciting new adventure.
Lanzarote’s hedgehogs
Many visitors are surprised to discover there are hedgehogs on Lanzarote – they seem to belong to cooler, wetter climes – but these spiky specimens are one of the few wild mammals on the island and one of the most successful.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote?
The best time to come to Lanzarote is an age-old question and will depend entirely on what you plan to do, as well as your budget. But here are a few tips to help you decide.
UD Lanzarote present new manager
We visited the Cepal shop last month to see UD Lanzarote officially present their new manager, Juan Carlos Socorro.
House prices hit record in the Canary Islands
Property in the Canaries is now more expensive than at any time before, according to recent statistics from Tinsa.
Learning the art of breathwork
Breathwork is a way to use controlled breathing technique to improve your mental and physical health. And Lanzarote is the perfect place to try it.