Calmer under Starmer?

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Labour's landslide victory in the UK General Election on 4th July may not herald big changes for Brits on Lanzarote, but it does promise to bring a welcome period of stability after the chaos and uncertainty of recent years.

Stamping order for UK passports

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Police at Lanzarote's César Manrique Airport have been ordered to stamp the passports of all British visitors on arrival and departure.

Reader’s Letters – August 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 August edition.

David Shilham: photographing Lanzarote’s beauty

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If you follow social media, you may have come across David Shilham's stunning photos of Lanzarote. David, 74, from Stockton-on-Tees, shows how enthusiasm and skill combine to show Lanzarote in all its varied glory.

A Lanzarote Love Story

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Our fantastic cover photo shows Sergey Korsakov and his wife Elena on the beach at Famara. It's a perfect image of the freedom and beauty of the island, and the optimism and joy of love. We chatted to Sergey about the story behind the shot.

Wine Wonderland

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The LZ-30 road from Uga to San Bartolomé is the main artery of Lanzarote's wine country, a picturesque route that is essential for the understanding of the history and culture of this unique industry.

Finding a forever home

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Did you know that SARA - Lanzarote’s largest dog and cat sanctuary - has a permanent foster scheme (PAP) to help support difficult-to-place cats and dogs in new homes?

Learning the art of breathwork

Breathwork is a way to use controlled breathing technique to improve your mental and physical health. And Lanzarote is the perfect place to try it.

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.