Tax season on Lanzarote

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It is now tax season in Spain, the time of year when you are advised to submit your declaracion de la renta (annual tax declaration). If you earn less than €22,000 annually from a single employer, it’s not required, but may still be a good idea if you wish to apply for grants, etc.

It’s a Barbie World!

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The Castillo de Santa Barbara has watched over the old town of Teguise for 400 years – an unmissable landmark perched on top of an ancient volcano. However, it will soon be more unmissable than ever after a local councillor announced plans to paint it hot pink and rename it Saint Barbie's Castle.

Do British tourists need a letter of invitation?

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Do you really need a letter of invitation to stay with friends or family in Lanzarote? Don't panic... In this article we explain all the details of the regulation.

Lanzarote facing “a difficult summer”

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Lanzarote faces “a difficult summer” if the current drought continues, according to the Canarian President.

Readers’ Letters – April 2024

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Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the April edition.

A matter of life and death

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Many foreign residents on Lanzarote have discovered that post-death procedures and customs are slightly different on Lanzarote. But they are also something that many will have to face up to at some point. We spoke to Funeraria Arroyo about the process.

Feathered can-openers

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Lanzarote ravens are the first in the world to be scientifically observed opening cans with their beaks. We spoke to one of the scientists who helped make the discovery.

How to make Guiso de Calamares

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Squid stew is usually associated with Portugal, but it's also made in the Canaries, Galicia, the Basque Country and anywhere else in Spain with a fishing tradition. Here’s our recipe on how to make it.

Know your spuds: a guide to Canarian potatoes

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The Canaries were among the first places in the Old World to grow potatoes, which arrived on the islands from the Americas 500 years ago. They are every bit as popular today and are evidence of a close and long-standing link between these islands and the UK.

18 Holes of Fun

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Indoor Crazy Minigolf, on Puerto del Carmens seafront, has been open for a year now. The only 18-hole course on the island, it’s small but perfectly formed and a fun way for adults and families to pass a bit of time.