Paragliding in Lanzarote….Gentle winds over volcanic pastures – Lanzarote is a paraglider’s paradise! For more than three decades, British and foreign pilots have flocked to Lanzarote, often in January and February, when winter bites hard back home in the U.K. The steady and reliable winds which blow over Lanzarote, coupled with warm winter sunshine has,
Similar to the rest of Spain, food on Lanzarote is taken extremely serious with locals taking pride of the rich natural ingredients the island produces. From mouth-watering seafood caught fresh that day to the tasty vegetables grown in the rich black volcanic soil, bursting with goodness and nutrients, Lanzarote certainly knows how to deliver first-class
When it comes to hosting flamboyant, colourful and decidedly exhilarating festivals and events, Lanzarote is certainly amongst the European experts. No sooner has the fabulous celebrations of the Cabalgata de los Reyes – the Three Holy Kings – died down, which involves three locals dressed as the Three Kings being paraded around the streets of Arrecife,
More than 15 million years ago the island of Lanzarote emerged after the break-up of the America and African plates. Born through fiery volcanic eruptions, causing lava streams to solidify and extravagant rock structures to form, Lanzarote is a blessed with a spectacular landscape, matched or rivalled by nowhere. Asides its stunning volcanic vistas, there
If you want proof that Lanzarote is a beautiful, romantic, visually stunning and stylish island then you only have to look at the videos two of the world’s leading and most high-acclaimed fashion designers have filmed on the island of Lanzarote. Both Armani and Elle, two of the world’s leading and most famous fashion brands
From sandy-coloured lizards darting underneath white-washed walls, to indigenous crabs making their way across the shingles, from herds of goats grazing on the hillsides, to a lonely mule trussed to a fence in a field, the wildlife of Lanzarote is blessed with a remarkable diversity. In fact, the Canary Islands as a whole, is home
If you are in London and happen to see are rather bright, obscure and intriguing poster peppered across the walls mentioning the ‘Teguise Carnival 2012’, then take another look, as what you are looking at is a promotion of what promises to be a compelling, lively and memorable carnival, held on the beautiful island of
Being situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the waves touching the many beaches of Lanzarote can be, in a word, big. From April until September, the winds generally blow from a north easterly direction, creating a fantastic setting for windsurfers, while in the winter months; the wind is generally more changeable and stronger,
Arrecife’s Carnival Lanzarote – Experience an unforgettable Valentine’s Day in 2012. Want an extra-special Valentine’s Day in 2012? Then why not head to Lanzarote in February, where not only will you be amorously seduced by the island’s stunning landscapes and romantic sunsets, but you will also be culturally-inspired by the Arrecife carnival 2012. This annual
Just when you thought a place could not look as volcanically-inspiring as Lanzarote, your eyes catch sight of La Graciosa, an island with not many more than 500 inhabitants, just 2 kilometres off the northern tip of Lanzarote. One traveller who recently rested his weary feet after a day cycling, sunbathing and being generally mesmerised
