Lanzarote Markets What’s a holiday without a bit of souvenir hunting or a spot of serious  Well, heaven for some and hell for others, but at least Lanzarote’s open air markets offer some atmosphere and entertainment. Sadly, there aren’t many of the traditional food...

I have checked on Skyscanner and flights are VERY VERY reasonable in both May and June. I have two villas with availability and I am offering them at really good prices. Casa Luca and Albarino www.lanzarotevillasdirect.com check them out then ...Mail me for details...

Many people know of the Telamon shipwreck on the coast by Costa Teguise, what of the one on the beach at Famara? These days, only the very tip of Rolla-1 is visible at low tide in Famara.   The Rolla-1 ran aground off Famara on the 19th January 1982, the...

I have always been most grateful for the brilliant job done by Miguel who is the power behind the brilliant newsletter LANZAROTE INFORMATION; this weekly newsletter is full of information and I highly recommend subscription to it. I have always been tempted to join...

I have often been asked if a visit to the caves is a good idea for under fives? Always on for a challenge we set off with the 4 grand children in tow a few weeks ago. We were not sure how it was going to go but the guide made the whole visit VERY exciting for them and...

Unfortunately two of my most loyal clients have had to cancel due to ill health.  April 24th - 6th May. If you would like a break. The villa is £100 cheaper at £695 for a week for 2 people each extra person £75 ( or £100 a day) Please drop me a line if you would like...

We’re often asked about health issues for visitors to Lanzarote, so we thought we’d put together a list of the most common ones, together with our answers: Is the tap water safe to drink? We don’t have any natural water in Lanzarote, so it all comes from desalinated...

Well its still the same fantastic 'Rock' but over the last few years we have noticed that our visitors are at last appreciating that there is so much more here than just sand sea and sun. At last the powers that be are accepting that perhaps our visitors want more...

Due to an unfortunate cancellation a great offer! 21st March - 7th April at £200 off the price. Mail me for details. Seriously this is a great offer! Jan x SORRY THIS HAS NOW GONE I have availability in Albarino from March 26th drop me a line    

  We thought we’d share our tips for getting the best price and for enjoying the best experience on your visits to Lanzarote. Book Early! There was a time with the low cost carriers when leaving booking until the last minute could often mean bargain prices. That...

The end of 2015 marked a change for the popular fine dining restaurant Barstro situated in Nazaret. Of course we are really sad about this and hope that the premises is reopened again very soon. Meanwhile you must try LargOmar in the heart of Nazaret and of course...

We have had the most fantastic winter over here and still the sun shines and the temperatures are in the 20's. Below please look at villa availability, cheer yourself up and come and join us! Casa Luca January 3oth - 13th Solymar 18th Feb - 7th March Galles 28th Feb -...

I mentioned quite recently that clients are booking long weekends or 10,12 day breaks. As long as we have spaces of course we are happy to do this. Now you have got this inside information get booking!!!! Good luck Jan x Wouldn't it be simple and easy to save on...

Paella is one of the great Spanish dishes made for sharing during your holiday in Spain. Here’s our suggestions of three restaurants in Puerto del Carmen where you can find a delicious paella, packed full of flavour and using only the freshest ingredients available in...

Best of  all they are offering a 3 course meal including a glass of wine for 14 Euros. The portions were really generous and the view is fantastic. You may have heard of the statues that are being submerged under the sea over here? Until this takes place they are on...

As you can see its very much a family Christmas this year! Yes he has been and everyone is very happy. We send good wishes to all our Lanzarote Villas Direct clients past and present. We hope to see you in 2016 for another holiday on our 'Rock!' Please mail me for...

Here’s our template for a perfect Saturday in Lanzarote! You need to have a hire car to do this, but we can help with that! Manrique House Museum, Haria After breakfast, head to Haria, and park up in the village. Aim to get there at about 1030. Follow the signs to the...

As you can see Both Lucas and Leo are firm supporters of the Lanzarote Football team and were mascots last Sunday. Lanzarote won 2-0 and retain their position as top of the league. I suspect that junior football training is on the cards!

Los Hervidores is a magnificent and natural wonder in Lanzarote visited by thousands of tourists every month. What is Los Hervidores? Los Hervidores translates to "boiling pot", and is a stretch of cliffs along the coastline, north of Playa Blanca towards El Golfo....

A tapa is a small dish of food to enjoy with a drink. The food in question can be anything from a few olives to a small portion of a stew, or even a tiny burger. A tapa will provide a little snack for one or two people. If you want more, you can often order a “racion”...

Almost everyone who comes to the island has tried our famous local dishes like Canarian Potatoes or perhaps Estofado. But there are some things we eat here that you may not have tried, so here are some suggestions for you, and we’ve also suggested where to go for our...