Taxis are a vital part of Lanzarote’s tourist industry, and while the island’s cabbies generally enjoy an excellent reputation, there are growing concerns about queues, lack of coverage in certain areas and the complicated relationship between the island’s municipal taxi services. We interviewed Tías taxi driver Nabil Zdah, who has been driving taxis on Lanzarote for 16 years, about his work and the issues affecting the sector.

Carnival starts long before the parades hit the streets, with months of preparation and a whole schedule of events and competitions leading up to the big day. But for most islanders, the street parades are what carnival is all about – here’s how to enjoy each one.