The Fariones Hotel in Puerto del Carmen is the birthplace of tourism on Lanzarote, and one of the most important buildings on the island. Now, as the iconic hotel prepares to relaunch itself as a Five Star establishment, we took a closer look…

The Spanish driving test remains one of the toughest in Europe, but the internet has made things a lot easier. First published in Gazette Life, July 1st 2020. To learn to drive in Spain, you first need to be over 18 years old.…

Coronavirus cases on Lanzarote appear to have been successfully contained after nine contacts traced to the British tourist who tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday have resulted negative. The case was discovered when the tourist…

Jilly Simmons' vegan/vegetarian recipe book "Food for Thought", written to raise funds for SARA, has over 150 recipes, a wipe-clean cover, is still on sale. First published in Gazette Life, July 1st 2020. The book can be bought…

Flu is not as deadly as Covid-19, but this winter’s flu season will still provide challenges for Canarian health professionals, adding pressure on health services and increasing risks of transmission. Everyone who lives on the Canaries…

Canarian President Ángel Victor Torres yesterday claimed that “the worst is over” in the fight against coronavirus, and said that, as the Canaries could not afford a second lockdown, the islands must learn to coexist with the coronavirus.  Speaking…

High-ranking officials in Spain‘s Tax Office are considering temporary tax breaks for holiday homeowners who can’t use their properties due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, according to reports in the Spanish media. First published…

Despite viruses, quarantine, Brexit and the economy, estate agents are reporting a surge in online searches for overseas properties as locked-down Britons rethink where they want to live - or are they just dreaming? First published in…

Compulsory wearing of masks in the Canaries will not be extended, the Canarian Government confirmed yesterday, although existing rules will be enforced more strictly. The current rules make masks obligatory in any situations, indoors…

On Friday 5th June, the Las Palmeras Golf Society held a fun tournament for its members and visitors, reports Jean-Francois Crinquand. Plenty of golfers turned out for the Three Clubs and a Putter Challenge Trophy, the weather was near perfect…

The Canarian Government’s health councillor, Blas Trujillo,  has said that the Canaries is “prepared” to deal with an outbreak of coronavirus on the islands. After returning from a tour to the Dr José Molina Orosa Hospital in…

The big question this month is how many tourists will be able to visit once again and enjoy the sunshine? Of course, with the new precautions on the beaches and in the resorts it will be a little different, but I am hopeful…

Canarian President Ángel Victor Torres has claimed that the Canarian Winter season is likely to reach 60% of the occupation levels of last year. The regional President also said that tourist numbers so far had been better than expected,…

The Canarian Government indicated on Thursday that it is considering measures to make the use of masks compulsory. The General Direction of Public Health on the islands is drawing up proposals for measures “adapted to the situation…