How to make lentejas
Lentejas are a Spanish staple and perfect for the cooler months, a thick stew often served as a starter but also perfect as a substantial lunch. Here’s how to make it at home.
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How to dine like a Lanzarote local
There are loads of ways to eat on Lanzarote, but those who have been here a while will have noticed differences in the patterns and customs of locals and tourists. Here’s how to dine like a Lanzarote local.
When Churchill planned to invade the Canary Islands
British tourists account for more than 50% of the island’s visitors, but how many of them know that Churchill planned to invade the Canary Islands in 1941?
Man injured after fall in Playa Blanca
A 27-year-old French man was injured yesterday after falling in a rocky area of the Playa Blanca seafront promenade.
Charco waterfall approved
The Canarian Government has given the green light for the restoration of the waterfall at the Charco de San Ginés in Arrecife.
Welcome back, British spuds
The Spanish government has lifted its ban on British potato imports after being satisfied that the infestation of Colorado Beetles detected in July has not spread. The ban will, however, continue to apply to potatoes from the county of Kent.
Visiting Lanzarote’s airport museum
Lanzarote’s Museo Aeronáutico (Airport Museum) is passed by thousands of cars daily, but only a few end up exploring this fascinating place. That’s a shame, because it’s a little gem – we took a tour of the museum recently.
The man who changed Lanzarote forever
Manuel Díaz Rijo created the first island-based desalination in the world and changed Lanzarote forever.
Visiting Haría
Haría is quiet, charming and full of character – a place where the timeless rhythms of daily life still seem to prevail.
When Lanzarote went to the Oscars
Arrecife-born costume designer Paco Delgado has worked on a number of huge films throughout his career which earned him two Goya Awards and two Oscar nominations.