Lidl opens its doors in Argana
A new Lidl supermarket opened its doors this Thursday in Argana as part of the German supermarket’s expansion on the island.
Entries by Gazette Life
The Island of Volcanoes: A guide to Lanzarote geology and landscape
Earlier this year, geology expert Roger Trend released his book Lanzarote: Island of Volcanoes. It’s a hugely informative guide to the powerful forces that created and shaped the island, and we decided to meet Roger to find out more.
The pressure of tourism
Could changes in tourism break Lanzarote’s delicate balance of freedom and protection?
Migrant centre – but where?
Residents of Güime have rallied against rumours that the town may be the proposed location of an accommodation centre for newly-arrived migrants.
Hotel prices at all-time high
The average cost of a night in a Lanzarote hotel reached €120 in 2023, 6.5% more than in the previous year and almost double the average price of €62 ten years ago.
Readers’ Letters – March 2024
Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the March edition.
The toughest day trip
At 44 years of age, Mark Honeyman is already a veteran of endurance events on and off Lanzarote. But this May he hopes to complete a challenge that has never been achieved before – a return swimming journey to Fuerteventura.
Ready for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day on Lanzarote is more than just a terrific afternoon. The atmosphere lasts all week, with many tourists heading over especially for the week leading up to the Saint’s Day. Here’s what’s happening on the island for St. Patrick’s Day.
How to make Croquetas
Croquetas are a Spanish obsession, and rightly so – the country seems to have perfected a recipe that was originally intended to use up leftovers. Here’s our recipe on how to make them.
Ordering seafood in Spanish restaurants
The case of a tourist couple who were charged €125 for five prawns caused widespread press coverage last month, but if anything, it highlights the importance of knowing a little about ordering in Spain.
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