How to vote in local elections
If you’re registered to vote in the local elections on Sunday, you’ve probably already received a bunch of electoral leaflets in the post. Here’s what to do with them.
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Lanzarote carnival guide
Carnival is a Canarian obsession. That’s because these islands do it better than the rest of Spain. Here’s your guide to Lanzarote’s carnival season.
Traffic police guide
If you’re driving on the Canaries, it helps to know which police officers operate where.
Lanzarote’s summertime celebrations
Most local fiestas take place in summertime, and here’s a guide to what’s in store during the summer.
How to get fit on Lanzarote
There are plenty of ways to get fit on Lanzarote, but if you want to do it properly, you’ll need some achievable targets. Here’s a few suggestions for real targets on Lanzarote.
Lanzarote tourism glossary
If you’re new on the island, there may be some words you’ll hear English-speakers using that you don’t know the meaning of. Here are some of the most common ones:
Driving on Lanzarote
Driving on Lanzarote can be a lot of fun. It’s not a big island, but there are plenty of decent roads, and routes. Here’s what you can expect on the island’s roads.
How to order coffee like a Lanzarote local
Coffee is big-business, and coffee chains such as Starbucks have taken over the world – all apart from Lanzarote, where local bars are still far more popular than the big multinationals. Here’s how to buy and order coffee on Lanzarote.
How to make albóndigas
Albóndigas (meatballs) are a classic Spanish home recipe and a famous tapas dish, tasty and comforting.
How to make empanadillas de atun
Delicious, crispy bites that are perfect for parties or a light meal, empanadillas are a Spanish institution. The filling for these baked savoury delights is up to you, but we’ve provided one of the classic Spanish favourites.