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The laws on Cannabis on Lanzarote

Plenty of residents and tourists smoke dope or consume cannabis in other ways on Lanzarote. The island has the reputation of having a fairly laidback attitude to this type of drug use, but strict laws do still apply, and it’s worth being aware of them.

Long term or holiday rental?

Second property owners are often faced with the decision to rent their property to holidaymakers, or to offer it to a long-term residential tenant. There are advantages and disadvantages to both models.

Shopping in Spanish on Lanzarote

Customer service may seem a little more brusque in Lanzarote, but that doesn’t mean people are being rude. Buying a carton of milk in Britain may involve several pleases and thankyous, but things are a little more direct here.

Lanzarote carnival guide

Carnival is a Canarian obsession. That's because these islands do it better than the rest of Spain. Here’s your guide to Lanzarote’s carnival season.

Traffic police guide

If you’re driving on the Canaries, it helps to know which police officers operate where.

Lanzarote’s summertime celebrations

Most local fiestas take place in summertime, and here's a guide to what's in store during the summer.

Latest News

Descent of the Virgin next Saturday21/11/2024 - 9:18 am
Arrecife is receiving applications from believers who wish to accompany the Virgin of Los Dolores to the capital on 30th November.
Local caving clubs help clean up volcanic tubes21/11/2024 - 9:17 am
Local caving clubs are assisting in the cleaning of the volcanic tube leading from the Volcán de la Corona in northern Lanzarote.
Fish farms now require full environmental report21/11/2024 - 9:14 am
The project to install up to 56 floating cages for sea bass, tuna and dorada off the coast of Playa Honda will have to be subjected to a standard environmental assessment, the Canarian Government has ruled.
LIDL Playa Blanca opens next week20/11/2024 - 11:28 am
Playa Blanca’s new LIDL supermarket will open its doors next Friday (November 29th) at 8:30am and the locals are very excited.
Garden shopping at Flower Power20/11/2024 - 10:25 am
Looking to give your garden a much-needed overhaul? Look no further than the Flower Power garden centre, with one of the largest collections of plants, flowers, trees and cacti on Lanzarote.
Several rubbish bags burned in San Bartolomé20/11/2024 - 10:14 am
Fire fighters were called to San Bartolomé in the early hours, after reports of another fire.
Report favours holiday rentals20/11/2024 - 9:51 am
The Las Palmas College of Economists has once again come out in favour of holiday rentals, claiming that tourists who rent holiday accommodation are far more likely to spend money at their destination than hotel guests.