Magazine Articles

Building a community with El Ático

El Ático in Playa Blanca is one of the most inspiring stories on Lanzarote, now in its second full year of assisting needy and desperate people all over the island.

Readers’ Letters – July 2024

Magazine

Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the July edition.

With Lanzarote's population growing steadily and tourism stronger than ever, the island's road network has come under increasing pressure. There are now 140,000 vehicles on Lanzarote, an island with 160,000 residents, and the greater independence of tourists means that more and more hire cars are on the road every year.

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.

How to make Arroz a la Cubana

Food, Magazine

Despite the name (Cuban-style rice), this is a Spanish dish that is popular in the Canaries, almost certainly because it makes use of locally grown bananas. It's a simple, light meal, often served as a starter with a three-course lunch, it's suitable for vegetarians and it's popular with all ages. Here’s our recipe on how to make it.