Lanzarote journal
Making the most of Lanzarote
We have lived and worked on this island for years, and people ask us the same things every week: when to come, what to pack, where to take the children, where the light is best at the end of the day. This is where we write it all down: the island first, the horses only when they fit.
Island life
Where to watch the sunset in Lanzarote
On an island this shape, the sun sets over the sea almost everywhere. The places worth timing your evening around, and how to make the most of them.
21 May 2026 · 5 min read
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Island life
How to spend a week in Lanzarote
A loose, unhurried plan for seven days on the island: beaches, volcanoes, wine country and a boat trip, with plenty of room to do nothing at all.
27 July 2026 · 5 min read
Island life
The best beaches in Lanzarote
Calm family bays, golden coves and the wild surf of the north. Which beach to choose, and why the wind decides more than you would think.
24 July 2026 · 5 min read
Planning your trip
Getting around Lanzarote: do you need a car?
Do you need a hire car in Lanzarote? Usually yes. What to know about driving, buses, taxis and parking before you go.
20 July 2026 · 4 min read
On horseback
Seeing Lanzarote from the saddle
What it is actually like to ride out across the lava or along the shore, why the island suits a walking pace, and what to expect if you have never ridden.
16 July 2026 · 5 min read
Volcanoes & coast
Lanzarote's volcanic landscape, and how to see it
Black lava, craters on the skyline, and vines grown in ash. Why the island looks like nowhere else on earth, and how to get out into it properly.
8 July 2026 · 5 min read
Planning your trip
A wet or windy day in Lanzarote: what to do
It rarely rains for long here, and the wind always has a sheltered side. How to turn the odd grey or blustery morning into a good day out anyway.
11 June 2026 · 4 min read
Planning your trip
What to pack for Lanzarote
The sun is stronger and the wind more constant than people expect. A practical, no-nonsense list so nothing catches you out on the island.
9 April 2026 · 5 min read
With children
Things to do in Lanzarote with kids
Calm beaches for the little ones, caves and volcanoes for the curious, and a plan for the days when the pool has lost its shine.
12 March 2026 · 6 min read
When to come
The best time to visit Lanzarote, month by month
There is no bad month here, only different ones. What the island is actually like through the year, and how to choose the right time for your trip.
18 February 2026 · 5 min read
Fancy seeing it from the saddle?
No pressure, and no experience needed. If a morning on horseback ever sounds like your kind of thing, our rides go from an hour to two hours down on the coast.
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