Moving to Lanzarote…

For most of us, buying the right outfit is a hurdle in itself. Back in the UK, clothes shopping for me was an event to be shared with the ladies - with frequent wine stops during the day. (more…)

The new Ganigo shop opened in Playa Blanca this week, and as such, has opened up options for residents in the town.  You can’t miss it - it’s the one with the gaudy yellow signage on the roundabout with the thermometer, as you enter the town. Best place to park is on the waste ground right opposite, next to the new bus station. (more…)

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Currently displaying: August 2008 (more…)

When people first move to Lanzarote they often get a car on a long term lease from one of the many reputable car hire companies on the Island to tide them over until they purchase one of their own. In fact, we know of some people here who have been using hire cars since they arrived a number of years ago. The pricing for this obviously varies from company to company, and from car to car. But a Corsa for example would usually knock you back by about €400 per month. So wouldn’t it be great if you could do that, but keep the car at the end?  (more…)

All too often we hear about people who have been conned by Lanzarote camera shops, into parting with their hard-earned cash for a camera or electrical goods that are either fake, below par, or mis-sold. (more…)

As any cooking fan knows, a supermarket is essential for those culinary delights we whip up in the kitchen. However, there are no Tescos, Sainsburys or Waitrose stores here. So what about the supermarkets in Lanzarote? Can you buy all those little necessities? And what about British teabags.. or disposable nappies… (more…)