Entries by Gazette Life

Shopping in Spanish on Lanzarote

Customer service may seem a little more brusque in Lanzarote, but that doesn’t mean people are being rude. Buying a carton of milk in Britain may involve several pleases and thankyous, but things are a little more direct here.

Lady on a camel

Before tourism arrived on Lanzarote, British and Irish visitors were few and far between. However, many left a lasting mark on the island.

Arrecife to Costa Teguise

You won’t see much wild countryside on this six-mile walk, but you will see half a dozen beaches, two castles, a shipwreck and a royal palace; and you’ll learn how much the island relies on its goods port, its power station and its water plant.

Climbing Caldera Blanca

Caldera Blanca is one of the must-see volcanoes on Lanzarote – a huge crater that is at its best in the winter months. Tour guide David Penney takes us on a short cut to the summit.