History, Notable people, Culture, Food, Festivals, FAQs, Flora, Fauna and other information about Lanzarote.
In 1993, the island of Lanzarote was declared a Biosphere Reserve as it conserves one of the most exceptional ecosystems and volcanic landscapes in the archipelago. Lanzarote has a great wealth of native plants, such as Timanfaya seed and the … Continued
There is huge variation in both the quality and type of food available in Lanzarote.Everything from English to Chinese, Italian to Japanese as well as traditional Canarian food is catered for. The Traditional Food of LanzaroteAs you would imagine, fish … Continued
César Manrique Cabrera was born on April 24, 1919 in Puerto Naos, Arrecife (Lanzarote), the son of Francisca and Gumersindo. His father was a food merchant and his grandfather a notary public. César preceded his twin sister Amparo by just … Continued
Introduction Sadly, there are many horror stories about foreigners buying property in Spain. This website is intended to help inform and offer simple advice so that property buyers can reduce or eliminate risks and avoid any nasty surprises. However before … Continued
The Development of the Principal Tourist ResortsThe tourist phenomenon is quite a recent development on the Island and basically has only been present in earnest since the early 1980s. Before the influx of Tourism the mainstays of the economy were … Continued
Annual Festivals 5th JanuaryEvery year on the fifth of January there is a parade with 3 Camel Riders giving sweets and gifts to Children. Carnival (Dates Change)Carnival takes place in February or March every year.The exact dates of Parades etc. … Continued
Folklore Music Folklore Music is the traditional music of the Canary Islands. The main musical instrument in Folklore music is the timple, a ukelele-style instrument possibly introduced into the islands by Berber slaves shipped in for farm work by the … Continued
Antiquity (pre-European Conquest)Recent archaeological discoveries indicate that the island was populated from at least 1000 BC and that this population had at least minimal contact with the Phoenicians and Romans.Analysis of pollen found in sediments from this time has revealed … Continued
Working in Lanzarote.Every EU Citizen has the right to work in Lanzarote with full working rights equivalent to that of his Spanish counterpart.In order to work in Lanzarote the first thing you must do is to obtain a tax number … Continued
In this section we will attempt to answer some of the more common questions that keep on coming up in emails and on the message board. Is Camping permitted in Lanzarote? What Consumer Rights do I have as a Tourist … Continued