Yoga For Surfers Bellatrix van Wingerden, or Bella, has been a friend of the Braddocks for many years, ever since she first came on a windsurfing holiday to Lanzarote. An experienced and talented yoga teacher, Bella published her first book this year, Yoga for Surfers, combining her two passions. We asked her what inspired her … Read more
The joys of being a silver quitter Co-founder and owner of Lanzarote Retreats, Michelle Braddock, shares some thoughts on taking early retirement and the benefits of having more time for yourself, family, and travel. What is a silver quitter? An article in The Guardian about “silver quitters” caught my eye recently; according to a House … Read more
A locals’ guide to what to do in Lanzarote There’s nothing like staying with a local when you travel somewhere new. Someone to share tips on the best café, top sunset spot and lesser-known beaches. Here we’ve compiled the Lanzarote Retreats team’s top recommendations of what to do while holidaying in Lanzarote, including 10 things … Read more
12 reasons to visit Lanzarote in 2022 We may be biased but we love that Lanzarote is truly a year-round holiday destination. After a couple of quieter years on the island, we’re excited that many of our favourite fiestas and events are set to return in 2022. The Lanzarote Retreats team have curated the … Read more
Nine reasons to visit Lanzarote in 2021 Lanzarote remains one of the most desirable holiday destinations for European visitors and with the number of cases of COVID-19 staying relatively low and visitors required to produce a negative test, is also one of the safer spots for year-round sunshine. There are a whole host of other … Read more
Travel may be on hold for many of us right now but we’ve been cheered by the presence of a few long stay guests who’ve taken up our digital nomads offer. Like the Andrew family from the UK and French pro surfer William Aliotti who are staying with us at our eco-village Finca de … Read more
It was recently a huge pleasure to welcome Seb & Laura to Finca de Arrieta. We loved their blog so it was great to host them for their Lanzarote adventure. Les Globe Blogueurs is everything a travel blog should be. Posts that not only tell a great story on an adventure but more than that, … Read more
Geocaching is an exciting outdoor adventure for the whole family. It’s a treasure hunt for the digital generation, where you can enjoy the freedom of being outside and discovering new places. All you need is a handheld GPS and a sense of fun. If you are looking for a great no cost way to get … Read more
Making the best of the Lanzarote wind. By Renata @ Finca de Arrieta. The summer is here, bringing the regular trade winds along. Although some might think the winds are a bit too much at times, their constant presence makes the summer heat more bearable. And they make the kites fly! I decided to give … Read more
Last month we had the pleasure to welcome Geert De Craen who runs Beyond Biking. Beyond Biking offers premium, awesome MTB travel groups – Beyond the expected. They stayed with us on one of their Canary Island hopping adventures. Thanks Geert also for allowing us to use your awesome photo’s. Check them out WOW!… Also get … Read more
