Archive for March, 2008

Goodbye England!

Monday, March 24th, 2008

Flag of Saint GeorgeWe loved England, and still do, but it’s like the breakdown of a marriage. “I still love you, but I’m not in love with you any more”… There’s nothing we would rather be than English, but we chose to leave… We chose moving to Lanzarote as much through having friends here as anything else. It could have been anywhere, the place, believe it or not was not that important, we just wanted to emigrate. (more…)

Lanzarote Logo

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Lanzarote LogoOne thing you will soon get used to seeing on Lanzarote is the Lanzarote Logo, designed by César Manrique. You’ll find it everywhere… It’s incorporated into the logos of many businesses on the island, you’ll see it as car stickers and on the wheel covers on many four wheel drives. You”ll also even see it painted onto the side of houses like this one at Playa Quemada…

Lanzarote logo at Play Quemada

Free Guidebook to Lanzarote Out Now

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

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Our friends at Lanzarote Guidebook have released the next issue of their free guidebook. (more…)

Finding work in Lanzarote

Friday, March 14th, 2008

I regularly receive emails from people who have found our guide to Bars and Restaurants, looking for work. These range from people looking for some part time bar work over the summer months, to entire families relocating permanently and looking for a career. (more…)

Free Energy Saving Lightbulbs

Friday, March 14th, 2008

Thanks to Phil from Lanzarote Business Sales, who dropped the info round earlier.

Arrecife, Tinajo, San Bartolome & Teguise are done already… but the following are giving away free energy saving lightbulbs as part of a move to reduce energy consumption. (more…)

Cracking Lanzarote Article

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Came across this article back in December. In our my personal opinion it’s a fantastic read - have a look and see what you think! (more…)

Using Lanzarote forums to get help

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Get into those Lanzarote forums, and get chatting to people. We were online, building relationships, for months before we arrived. (more…)

Puerto del Carmen Drives Lanzarote Property Market

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

Demand amongst overseas investors for residential and commercial property in Puerto del Carmen is currently driving the Lanzarote Property  market. According to an analysis of 636 property for sale enquiries received by Lanzarote´s busiest property portal, Lanzarote Guidebook, during the first two months of 2008. (more…)