Tag: need to know

Sometimes you’ll hear stories about Lanzarote that don’t quite ring true. Here are a few of the more common myths about the island.

The vinyl scene on Lanzarote is small, however, there are a number of places on the island that sell records. We went on a hunt for records and spoke to ...

Living on the Canary Islands means that online shopping is never going to be as fast or easy as it is in large countries. Here are a few things to ...

If you are a resident on Lanzarote and haven’t yet made use of your travel discount – here’s what to expect while travelling to and from the Canaries:

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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

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