WALK THE ROCK 2023 – 30TH NOVEMBER – 7TH DECEMBER Late November 2023, as the temperature cools down and the trade winds drop, Lanzarote Retreats, in partnership with Blackstone Treks & Tours, is offering a small group of people the exclusive opportunity to walk some of the most beautiful paths of Lanzarote over five days. … 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
We are often asked by our guests, How did the eco-village Finca De Arrieta come about? I have finally put together our story for you all to read. As you can imagine Tila and I have put our heart and soul into creating this beautiful utopia – that we called home for many years. Enjoy … 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
What better way to ensure you completely unwind and relax during your holiday with Lanzarote Retreats than to have your own professional chef provide your evening meals and stock your cupboards and fridge? We’re delighted to be offering food from professional chef Matt Nenninger, the ‘Ninja Chef’ to Lanzarote Retreats guests. With over 25 years’ … Read more
Lanzarote Retreats has partnered with Canary Green, a non-profit organisation promoting sustainable tourism in the Canary Islands. We spoke to founder John Dale Beckley to find out how we can all do our bit to make a difference to climate change. Originally from Durban in South Africa, John has lived in the Canary Islands for … Read more
Photo credit www.facebook.com/fundacioncesarmanrique Anyone who has visited Lanzarote can’t have failed to encounter the legacy of artist and architect César Manrique Whether you’ve set out to visit one of his astonishing art and culture centres or simply appreciated the lack of over-development and attractive, white-washed buildings, we owe a lot to the island’s most famous … Read more
Anyone who’s stayed at Finca de Arrieta recently will have met Sara, our super smiley Assistant Manager. Here’s a little more info on why she came to Lanzarote and what she loves doing when she’s not sitting behind the desk at the Info Hut. How long have you worked at Lanzarote Retreats and … Read more
The best friendships and collaborations are often born from happenstance. This was the case with Tila’s chance encounter with professional rugby player, Anthony Mullally during a visit to Newquay in the UK. They immediately found common ground, and Tila invited the “Vegan Warrior” out to Lanzarote to recce for a retreat. Alongside his successful rugby … 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
