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Interviews

A Lanzarote Love Story

Interview, Magazine

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.

New Indian restaurant opening in Playa Blanca

Interview, Magazine

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.

All creatures great and small

Interview, Magazine

Lanzarote may be a small island, but there are still parts of it that almost nobody ever sees. One of those places is the desert area behind the Tinaguache volcano just north of Costa Teguise.

Looking Lanzarote In The Eye

Interview, Magazine

The Mióptica optical centre has been a byword for quality and expertise in Playa Blanca for nine years.

Maria’s road to recovery

Interview, Magazine

Overcoming injury is something no athlete wants to have to do, but many have no alternative – and the journey back to fitness can be long, tough, and yet oddly rewarding. Maria Kalashnikoff, of Probici Lanzarote, writes about two massive blows to her health, and how she picked herself back up again.

Local boxer Andrew Maloney fighting his way to the top

Interview, Magazine

Andrew Maloney, 22, from Matagorda, is the Las Palmas 75 Kg (super-middleweight) boxing champion and was the Canarian champ until a close-split decision loss last month. We had a word with one of the island's best young boxing hopes.

Latest News

The Best of What’s Happening This Week and Next in Lanzarote23/07/2026 - 11:22 am
Whether you’re looking for an intimate acoustic concert, a classical performance or one of the island’s biggest music festivals, there’s plenty happening across Lanzarote over the coming days. Here’s our pick of the best events taking place this week and next.
Ladies’ Night Comes to Ajaxes Gastrobar in Puerto Calero TONIGHT23/07/2026 - 10:58 am
Ajaxes Gastrobar is inviting friends to get together for a brand-new Ladies’ Night tonight, Thursday 23rd July, with an evening of great food, refreshing drinks and live music in the stylish surroundings of Puerto Calero.
Trusts Play Growing Role in Modern Estate Planning23/07/2026 - 9:45 am
From protecting family assets to helping future generations inherit as intended, trusts are playing a growing role in modern estate planning.
DIY Water Checks: The Things You Should Be Doing Before You Call Us23/07/2026 - 9:30 am
Now of course we want you to call us, we want to help you but there are so many simple things you can check before reaching for Whatsapp or email and contacting Canary Detect. You might well still need us but a few simple checks can stop the initial panic of a water leak and also help us do our job efficiently and effectively
La Graciosa Takes Centre Stage as First Canarian Film Heads to Toronto International Film Festival23/07/2026 - 9:12 am
La Graciosa will take the international spotlight this September as Las islas afortunadas becomes the first feature directed by a Canarian filmmaker and produced primarily by Canary Islands companies to compete at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Rubbish Bin Fires in Lanzarote Fall by More Than 40% During First Half of 202623/07/2026 - 9:04 am
Rubbish bin fires across Lanzarote fell by 40.5% during the first six months of 2026.
Lanzarote’s CACT Shops Launch New Range Inspired by the Island’s Traditional Botany23/07/2026 - 8:53 am
The shops at Lanzarote’s Centres for Art, Culture and Tourism (CACT) have introduced a new collection of locally made products inspired by the island’s traditional botanical heritage. Developed by Lanzarote Natural, the range includes organic cosmetics, artisanal fleur de sel, natural prickly pear juice and premium fruit jams.