History

Haeckel’s Lanzarote expedition

Did Lanzarote help to inspire some of the most beautiful art in 20th century Europe, as well as its most infamous ideology? The answer lies in a visit four men made to the island almost 150 years ago.
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Who were the Mahos?

Recent excavations in the areas of Zonzamas and San Marcial del Rubicon near Papagayo beach have renewed interest in Lanzarote's original natives, the Mahos.
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The history behind the names of the Canaries and Lanzarote

What is the history behind the names of the Canaries and Lanzarote? The answers, including a possible Welsh origin for the name of this island, may surprise you.
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Tiny Islanders – The Canarian Shrew

There are few wild mammals on the Canary Islands, and only one land-based species that is found nowhere else on earth. Here’s the history of the Canarian Shrew (Crocidura canariensis).
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Lanzarote ceramics

Pottery and ceramics are closely tied to Lanzarote’s cultural heritage, and choosing beautiful ceramics for your home can be one of the most rewarding activities on Lanzarote.
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The history of La Torrecilla

As you drive up from Arrieta to Órzola, through the unique malpais of rugged lava, you'll see one of Lanzarote's most distinctive buildings perched on the flank of Monte Corona. This is La Torrecilla (The Little Tower) – one of Lanzarote's most evocative buildings.
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