Deep fried aubergines with honey

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Lanzarote's aubergines are marvellous, always fresh, plump and a deep purple that is almost black. At markets you may also find white ones, which will immediately make you understand why Americans call them eggplants, and Chinese supermarkets stock long snake aubergines. They're one of the cheapest vegetables on offer, and it's worth making the most of them.

La Villa de Teguise

It's been a long time since Teguise was the capital of Lanzarote, but every Sunday the old town turns into the busiest place on the island, thronged with visitors to the biggest market on the island.

A Spanish Will – The Wise Choice

Ex-pat residents in Spain can sometimes be heard asking “Why should I make a Spanish will? I don’t need one.” Lawyer Erardo Ferrer, from Lanzarote Abogados, explains exactly why.

House prices hit record in the Canary Islands

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Property in the Canaries is now more expensive than at any time before, according to recent statistics from Tinsa.

UD Lanzarote present new manager

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We visited the Cepal shop last month to see UD Lanzarote officially present their new manager, Juan Carlos Socorro.

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.

When is the best time to visit Lanzarote?

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The best time to come to Lanzarote is an age-old question and will depend entirely on what you plan to do, as well as your budget. But here are a few tips to help you decide.

New Indian restaurant opening in Playa Blanca

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One of the most loved and popular restaurants in Playa Blanca celebrates its fourth birthday this August. The Indian Delights restaurant opened in the midst of a global pandemic in 2020 and has roared back, becoming one of the highest rated Indian restaurants in the sunny southern resort. We chat with owners Ramesh and Sara Saraswati about the past four years and about their exciting new adventure.

Lanzarote beaches come under fire

In the summer months, Lanzarote's beaches are the island's shop windows. But these paradisical playas are not immune from the problems that affect the rest of the island.

Building a community with El Ático

El Ático in Playa Blanca is one of the most inspiring stories on Lanzarote, now in its second full year of assisting needy and desperate people all over the island.