WALK THE ROCK 23

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

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

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

Introducing the Ninja Chef

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

How to have a more sustainable holiday in Lanzarote

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

The alternative guide to César Manrique’s Lanzarote

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

Introducing Sara

    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

Breathe into the Unconscious, an Interview with Anthony Mullally

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