We’ll Drink To That! Interview with Indian Gourmet Owners

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If you're a regular reader, you'll know we love checking in with Ramesh and Sara Saraswati. The duo behind Playa Blanca's beloved Indian Delights have been busy since opening their second venture, Indian Gourmet, back in 2024. Recently, they’ve given the restaurant a stylish upgrade.

Reader’s Letters – April 2026

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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.

Insect arrivals on Lanzarote

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A swarm of locusts on Lanzarote made national news in late February, while hundreds of residents and tourists also had encounters with the large grasshoppers. And there may be more insect arrivals to come…

Lanzarote’s water at a crossroads

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On Lanzarote, water is history, and the island is at a crucial point in that history, with the possibility of new operators and an increase in water tariffs.

Canary Islands feeling the effects of war

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Last month’s headlines were dominated by news of the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran, starting a war for which no clear reason has yet been provided, and with no apparent plan for what happens afterwards.

Puerto del Carmen turns forty shades of green

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If you happened to be strolling along the seafront in Puerto del Carmen last month, you could have been forgiven for thinking you’d accidentally teleported to Dublin. For three glorious days, the Old Town harbour was painted in forty shades of green as the resort hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival.

St. Patrick’s Day 2026 Bar Events in Puerto del Carmen

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St. Patrick's Day on Lanzarote is more than just a fantastic afternoon. The festive spirit lasts all week, with many visitors arriving specifically for the days leading up to the Saint’s Day. Here’s what you can expect from some of Puerto del Carmen’s most popular Irish pubs:

A tribute to last year’s Irish award winners in Puerto del Carmen

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Every year at the St. Patrick’s Day Festival, five local Irish figures are chosen to be awarded on the main stage in recognition of their work and commitment to the Irish and Canarian communities in Lanzarote.

Canary Detect: Lanzarote’s Leading Leak Detection Service

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A hidden water leak can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. The first sign of trouble is a shockingly high water bill, by which point hundreds or even thousands of euros have already been wasted. For six years, one local company has been on a mission to change that. Canary Detect, known locally as “The Leaky Finders,” are transforming leak detection on Lanzarote.

Living with Parkinson’s in Lanzarote: “You are not alone”

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A Lanzarote association that aims to support families affected by Parkinson’s is stepping up to the next level.