History

Lanzarote’s rabbits

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Lanzarote’s rabbits are not easy to spot, but they have given the islanders a nickname and provided a living for generations, while causing headaches for farmers.

Spotting Lanzarote’s rays

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If you’re snorkelling or scuba diving on Lanzarote in September, there’s a chance you’ll spot one of the rays that can be found in our waters. It’s always a magical experience and can also be a slightly alarming one.

Lanzarote’s Water Landmarks

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Lanzarote's history is the history of its most precious resource – water. As the island's mains water system creaks under the pressure of an increased population and a tourist boom, we look back at some of the most important installations in Lanzarote's water story.

Lanzarote’s hedgehogs

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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.

The man who laid down Puerto del Carmen’s foundations

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Rafael Cabrera Padrón is the man who prepared the ground for Puerto del Carmen’s transformation into Lanzarote’s most important tourist resort.

Lanzarote’s beachcombers

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Tourists aren’t the only creatures that love Lanzarote’s beaches. You’ll also see several species of birds enjoying some quality time by the seaside.

The Kestrel: Master of Lanzarote’s winds

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The kestrel is the commonest falcon on Lanzarote, often seen hovering by roadsides or heard on rural hillsides.

Goatest of all time

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Lanzarote’s goats are, literally, the GOATS of the islands, an animal that has defined life, language and landscape for thousands of years.

Exploring the history of Lanzarote’s Sea Salt

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Sea salt is a local product here on Lanzarote, made and packaged on the island, where sea water, sunshine and wind power are plentiful. Here's the history of Lanzarote's sea salt, from ancient salinas to gourmet flor de sal.

Uncovering the mystery behind Costa Teguise’s strange sculpture

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Playa de las Cucharas is Costa Teguise’s largest beach, a 650-metre stretch of toasted, golden sand sheltered by a large bay and is guarded by a strange, unmissable sculpture that can be seen by everyone in the area.