Commercial Fishing In Lanzarote
The story of Lanzarote’s deep sea fishing fleet, and the famous canneries, which were huge as recently as forty years ago contributing 70% of the island’s GDP.
The Cabrera Medina Story
Cabrera Medina is one of the island’s largest and most successful businesses. But it was started by one man, a big bank loan, and 5 Seat 124’s.
The Day Real Madrid Came To Lanzarote
On a day in 2001, little UD Lanzarote, in league B of the segunda Division took on the superstars of Real Madrid, here in Arrecife. This is what happened on that amazing night.
Eating Like A Local
These are the dishes locals look out for on the specials boards in restaurants. How many have you tried?
What’s Worrying The People Of Lanzarote?
Looking at what’s currently worrying the people of Lanzarote, and how that has evolved over the years.
Franco’s 100 Days In The Canaries
Franco spent 100 days in The Canaries immediately before heading to Africa to effectively start The Spanish Civil War. Here’s the story.
Profile Of The Lanzarote Visitor In 2020
Taking the interesting parts our of a detailed Cabildo report on the profile of visitors to the island in 2020.
Carnival – The Story
Carnival has been part of The Canary Islands since 1605. We explain a little of the history and how it all works.
Who Was José Saramago?
The story of José Saramago – Portugal’s most famous writer, who ended up spending his last years in Lanzarote.
Binter Canarias – The Canaries Airline
Binter has been a staple of The Canaries since 1988, connecting the islands, and now, the mainland and Europe.