Need To Know

A culture vulture’s guide to Lanzarote

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In Lanzarote’s resorts there’s a constantly-changing population of holiday-makers seeking entertainment, and they are well catered for with live music, occasional open air concerts and festivals.

The Mysterious Lights of the Canary Islands and Lanzarote’s Night of the Departed

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If you’re wandering home after a night out and suddenly see a strange light following you, don’t be afraid. It could just be one of the souls of the dead accompanying you home.

How To Explore Lanzarote Without a Car

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Don’t fancy booking a hire car for your next holiday on Lanzarote? No problem! The island’s buses - known locally as guaguas - unlocks the island's most magical corners.

Spain Introduces New Prescription Charges Law

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Last month, Spain introduced a new prescriptions law aimed at reducing the cost of vital drugs and medicines for residents with lower incomes.

Donating Blood on Lanzarote

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Last year, Spain lifted the rule that prevented anyone who had spent more than six months in the UK between 1980 and 1996 from donating blood. We went to the Dr José Molina Orosa Hospital to try and leave a deposit.

Selling your property in Lanzarote? Here’s what to avoid

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Selling your property in Lanzarote? Erardo Ferrer of Lanzarote Abogados tells you how to avoid lastminute surprises with a legal review beforehand.

Drinking tap water on Lanzarote

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Visitors and new arrivals to Lanzarote have often wondered how safe it is to drink the tap water on the island. Last month, a group of experts provided the answer.

The Truth About Squatting In Lanzarote

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Erardo Ferrer of Lanzarote Abogados tackles the issue of squatting.

Top 9 Spanish Horror Films

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Spain has created some terrific horror films over the years. If you fancy a fright on Halloween night, track down the following.

Guide to Hiking in Lanzarote

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Here in Lanzarote, hiking is more than a pastime. To walk here is to do more than travel from point A to point B; it is to pause time, heighten your senses, and allow yourself to be humbled by an environment that transforms with every turn in the path.