Where to have breakfast in Lanzarote. My favorite spots.
I always say that a good day in Lanzarote starts with a good breakfast. Whether it’s before a surf, a walk among the volcanoes or a quiet day of work, I like going to places that serve good food and are run by people who care about what they do. These are some of the […]
Surfing in Lanzarote. Tips from a local surfer.
Lanzarote has been one of Europe’s main surf destinations for decades. People come from all over the world for its waves, but it’s easy to forget something important. Before being a travel destination, this is home to people who have spent their whole lives surfing here. One reason Lanzarote still has such a strong local […]
Grocery shopping in Lanzarote
One of the questions guests ask me most often is where to buy food during their stay. If you’re spending a few days on the island, my advice is simple. Do one big shop when you arrive, then pick up anything else you need during the week from small shops and local producers. You’ll eat […]
Where to buy wine in Lanzarote. My favorite wineries.
One of the things I enjoy most when I’m back in Lanzarote is visiting small wineries and talking to the people behind them. Winegrowing here is unlike anywhere else in the world. Growing vines in volcanic ash, with strong winds and very little water, takes an amount of work that’s hard to imagine until you […]
My favourite walks in north-west Lanzarote
One of the things I like most about spending a few days in La Santa is that you don’t need a car to be surrounded by nature. Just step outside and, within minutes, you’ll be walking among volcanoes, lava fields and some of Lanzarote’s wildest coastline. These are some of the routes I most often […]
Where to eat in northern Lanzarote
One of the questions guests ask me most often is where to eat well in Lanzarote. My answer is always the same: try to avoid places made just for tourists and look for the restaurants where those of us who live here still go. These are some of my favourite places in the north of […]