2018-08-04 04:44
One of Lanzarote´s leading restaurants was actually built for the Hollywood star Omar Sharif back in the 70s. The leading actor of the box-office hit Dr Zhivago, was fascinated by tLan… Read More
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A blog about all things Lanzarote , where to stay, where to eat, where to visit, where to relax!
2018-07-29 04:54
Josa Saramago is a Portuguese Noble Prize winner for literature. Recently his last home in Tias has been opened to the publicFor 8 euros you receive a guided tour, plus audio guide and a cup… Read More
2018-07-22 04:07
EasyHire365 - Last Day Luggage StorageThis great company has agreed to provide a pick up service from Villa AntonioEarly check out but late flight and nowhere to store your luggage for the d… Read More
2018-07-21 04:54
Leave Villa Antonio and walk to the roundabout. Cross straight ahead and walk uphill until you meet the main road. Cross the road, directly opposite red STOP sign, and follow the wide footpa… Read More
2018-07-15 03:55
Some recent guests of Villa Antonio kindly wrote a few words on their favourite place to eat in Teguise and sent some great photos which you can see belowOne of our favourite eating venues i… Read More
2018-07-14 04:58
If you want to start your day as a "local" why not order a Cafe Bombon, more commonly known as a Cortado Condensada !If you want try some other coffees, why not look at the Info graphic belo… Read More
2018-07-07 04:03
The beautiful marina at Puerto Calero, stocked with some very expensive boats, now has its own market twice a week. Centred in the lovely square, the market will take place every Tuesday and… Read More
2018-06-24 04:35
From "The Bodega Nazaret"!- a real surprise when I saw this!Where can you try this ?The Sociedad in Oasis de Nazaret is the place to go, you learn more about the Sociedad by reading the Blog… Read More
2018-06-23 05:05
Where : Plaza del Varadero, Puerto del Carmen Old Town When : Friday 10:00 to 20:00Every Friday a colourful street market is held around the Plaza Varadero, which is near to the old harbour… Read More
2018-06-16 05:16
If you have driven to Jameos del Agua or the Green Caves you may have have seen it from the road. Standing out amongst the small white buildings in Arrieta, right on the coastline, is Casa J… Read More
2018-05-26 04:31
When was the last time you went to the Old Town Habour in Puerto del Carmen?They have spent some money making it a much more better place to visit including some excursions you might not hav… Read More
2018-05-19 05:07
I am sure when you have ate out in Lanzarote you have been offered mojo sauce with your canarian potatoesWe came across a recipe to make your own, using a nutrabullett ( any blender will do!… Read More
2018-05-05 05:00
Those nice people from "Wine Tours Lanzarote" have made a very informative video about wine making in LanzaroteHave a look! Read More
2018-04-21 05:00
I came across an infographic, which intrigued meLooking further I found out I did not know 4 of these places in Lanzarote including "BODEGA LOS ALMACENES"You can find out the other 4 places… Read More
2018-04-15 05:35
Have you seen this shipwreck ??The ship wreck is on the shore between Arrecife and Costa Teguise catches a lot of visitors by surprise when passing along the old coastal road by the port Mue… Read More
2018-04-13 05:10
When you go on holiday, the last thing you need is hassle when picking up your hire car , we offer the following to help make it as hassle free as possible…..No queues, personally met… Read More
2018-04-08 05:00
On a recent tour with "Wine Tours Lanzarote" we went to "Bodegas El Tablero", a Bodega you would not find on your ownBelow is a map showing where it is situated, to help further, you travel… Read More
2018-04-07 06:00
One of our favourite restaurants, Que Muac has just brought out a new menuOn the “Dishes to share” section: – Grilled goat cheese roller, tomato confit, tender lettuce from… Read More
2018-04-07 04:55
What does this mean?When you go to the main Villa Antonio Blog page http://www.villaantonio.co.uk/lanzaroteblog , you will now see on the top left one of 3 categoriesPlaces to go / eatVilla… Read More
2018-03-17 06:00
On a recent trip to Lanzarote I went to the Sociedad in Oasis de NazaretThe people working there spoke enough English to get by and you can of course practice your SpanishBelow is the Entran… Read More
2018-03-03 10:17
Why not have a look at our latest newsletter , you can read it by clicking the link belowhttps://mailchi.mp/45207a8186a7/carnival-time-in-lanzarote?e=c0675aa911If you really liked it, you c… Read More
2018-02-24 05:53
On a recent visit to Villa Antonio, I went (a few times) to the Sociedad in Oasis de Nazaret, on the main road diagonally opposite from the mini supermarket and you can see it from the balco… Read More
2018-02-20 08:45
I had the pleasure to go and see the Puerto del Carmen Carnival , what an experience!The parade took over 3 hours to pass and the effort people put in to the carnival was amazing , lots of M… Read More
2018-01-23 08:37
We have just been informed by Feedspot our Blog is one of "Top 75 Vacation Rental Blogs"Thank you FeedspotWhat is Feedspot?Feedspot lets you read all your favorite blogs and websites in one… Read More
2018-01-13 05:18
We read recently "Pack light to travel light........ If you can manage with a carry-on, do it ...Try taking half of the things you need and twice the money!"For most of us we need to take a… Read More
2018-01-06 05:20
With immediate effect, we are no longer adding a surcharge to credit card paymentsWe accept payment by both Credit and Debit cardsBesides Visa and Master Card, we also accept American Expres… Read More
2017-12-30 05:55
Lanzarote Car hire............ made simple!Be careful when you book a hire car for your holiday, below it was we offer , use it as a checklist when comparing the many Car hire companies in L… Read More
2017-12-26 06:45
If you are interested to know more on the options of internet in Lanzarote, just read below Read More
2017-12-16 06:00
Catching a bus is easy when you know..............-Where you want to go-What time it is comingThe Bus stop nearest to Villa Antonio is on Main road apposite the Sociedad You pay the Bus driv… Read More
2017-12-10 06:26
Walk on the wild side with Lanzarote Eco - InsiderLanzarote guided walks, wine tasting tours and Canary Island boat tripsEstablished 2007, quality, small group guided trips in Lanzarote and… Read More
2017-12-02 19:18
Villa Antonio Lanzarote publishes a monthly e newsletter , the latest edition is now out You can find it via the link belowhttp://mailchi.mp/787d413fe752/go-on-an-underwater-tour-of-lan… Read More
2017-11-25 06:19
We are continually looking for ways to make your stay at Villa Antonio special and came across Paul Ecob who runs La Bocaina Catering. He not only specialises in cre… Read More
2017-11-18 06:22
We keep getting asked what is nearby to Villa Antonio , which is situated in Oasis de Nazaret, Lanzarote - so we thought we would come up with a simple infographic, which can be found by&nbs&hell…Read More
2017-11-11 06:22
Our recent guests kindly submitted this article Thank you to Jo,Simon and Sam Finding things to do in Lanzarote with children is not a problem– in fact it’s more of an issu… Read More
2017-11-04 06:40
One of our recent younger guests - Sam, got to know a new arrival at Villa Antonio ..... her name is "Bobbi"She turned up every day, sometimes twice a day to say "hello" Read More
2017-10-21 05:22
Teguise consists of five primary areas, which may surprise you........Villa de TeguiseThe town "Villa de Teguise" has gone through the processes of restoration and rehabilitation, being decl… Read More
2017-10-18 07:32
2017-10-14 05:00
We thought we would start with a review ( not by us! ) of this tapas bar located in Playa Honda, a fantastic place with great views - where the locals eat!"Well we've been eating here every… Read More
2017-10-14 05:00
We thought we would start with a review ( not by us! ) of this tapas bar located in Playa Honda, a fantastic place with great views - where the locals eat!"Well we've been eating here every… Read More
2017-10-07 05:23
Lanzarote has a proud history of wine, you will find the main wineries in the centre of the island - in La Geria. In no particular order (except our favourite is last), a… Read More
2017-09-24 05:22
Sometimes it is frustrating to find out about an event which has taken place in Lanzarote after it has happened!The best place to check out what is going on is to visit the Lanzarote In… Read More
2017-09-16 05:20
Markets in Lanzarote are pretty famous for visitors especially for souvenir shopping, and why not...... they are a bargain - you must haggle though!There is a market somewhere on the Is… Read More
2017-09-09 04:09
This is the approx. 52sq.km. area of the Fire Mountains. It was declared as a place of outstanding natural beauty and was the centre of a volcanic catastrophe which occurred little more… Read More
2017-08-27 05:17
First one is "La Casona de Yaiza"A boutique hotel and restaurant which is open to non residents. You might think you are dining in an art gallery, as you can see in the picture, w… Read More
2017-08-19 04:53
Lanzarote is known for its lunar landscape. But there are some green spaces, particularly the island's two golf courses.Why is Lanzarote such an ideal golfing destination?British golf clubs… Read More
2017-08-12 04:35
Lanzarote has lots of sandy beaches around the Island. Such is its proximity to Africa's Sahara Desert, whose grains are carried by the wind over the Atlantic.For the island's Malpais de la… Read More
2017-08-05 05:32
Lanzarote is warmIt enjoys warm weather every month of the year. It rarely gets seriously cold in winter or too hot in summer to be able to enjoy outdoor activities whenever you want.You can… Read More
2017-08-05 05:07
We would thank HIBS 100 for approving "Lanzarote Blog HIBS 100 is the home to the UK's best and most influential lifestyle blogs.Again Thank you! Read More
2017-07-30 05:05
The beaches are great, however below are some suggestions of things to do!Scuba Diving / SnorkelingIt doesn't matter if you've never donned a wetsuit before, after brief tuition you can walk… Read More
2017-07-22 07:08
Rachel ( aged 9 ) recently stayed at Villa Antonio and was kind enough to send us some feedback on her stay, in the form of a poemWe think it is fantastic Thank you Rachel !!!!! Read More
2017-07-20 05:56
Vineyards like nowhere elseIf ever a sophisticated life on some far off planet was found, there's a chance their vineyards might look something like the ones on Lanzarote. It might seem stra… Read More
2017-07-15 05:51
Why have a picture of a manhole… read on and find out!If you own a villa or just living in Lanzarote, having Internet / Wi-Fi is vital, so we thought we would give our views on what t… Read More
2017-06-24 08:21
On the 15th June 2017, a new EU law has come into effect which gives all EU citizens to “Roam like you were at home." For most people who visit Lanzarote, it means you will be able to… Read More
2017-06-20 06:03
Many people hire a car when they go on holiday to Lanzarote.There is no doubt this is the best way to get the most from your holiday, however when choosing a hire car company here are some t… Read More
2017-06-19 07:29
2017-06-17 05:20
Teguise, whose history as the islands capital until 1852 can be seen in the castle, historic homes and wide, cobbled strreets. The town was declared an architecturally historic site in 1980… Read More
2017-06-16 05:15
If you really want to eat where the locals go then the place to visit is the local Sociedad, the equivalent in the UK would be a Community centre or Working Mens club, the only difference is… Read More
2017-06-14 06:30
You cannot beat a pizza while on holiday.............. The best place we have found is El Sabio in Teguise - the thinnest pizzas we have ever eaten. They also do pasta and sa… Read More
2017-06-11 05:24
We came across this picture of the Guacimeta passenger terminal, on a wall in a restaurant and it got us thinking when this was taken.All we can say for certain, is that it was pri… Read More
2017-06-09 05:50
If you want to go and look at some custom jewellery at a reasonable price we learnt about a new shop in Teguise called "Stephanie Fraselle Jewlerry "She also had a shop on Etsy - https:… Read More
2017-06-07 07:45
It is sometimes called Tip Toe" or you may know it as Baby squid - it is tempura battered with a piece of lemon or lime, complimented by the local white wine We would say the other clas… Read More
2017-06-06 07:49
Yesterday we planned to go to Erik-it in Playa Honda for lunch, however we learnt it is closed on a Monday, something we will remember in the futureWalking along the front we came acros… Read More
2017-06-04 14:33
Bread! A few days ago we spoke about buying the Goats cheese from the local farm and having with some fresh breadTwo minutes by car from Villa Antonio is Jonnie Bakes, where beside… Read More
2017-06-02 06:56
If you are going to buy cheese anywhere, where better than at the farm where the cheese is made and in this case where the Goats graze!They have a very small shop where you can buy hard and… Read More
2017-06-01 05:21
It's real name is Chiringuito Beach Bar in Arrieta, as you can see in the photo, you can sit with the sand and the sea in front of you. You can have a meal or tapas, we prefer the… Read More
2017-05-27 05:56
Lanzarote was unique when it was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on October 1993. It wasn't the first Canary Island to be declared a Biosphere Reserve, that honour belonged to La Palma… Read More
2017-05-18 06:00
If you fancy a break from the pool, why not go for a wander around a market or twoOf course the Sunday market at Teguise is the biggest by far - Villa Antonio is ideally located to get to th… Read More
2017-05-16 05:40
Teguise, the old capital of Lanzarote is a great place to visitWe have a guide which will help you get the most of your visitYou can learn more from our free guide which can be found via lin… Read More
2017-05-14 08:40
Teguise is one of the seven municipalities that the island of Lanzarote is divided into today, and it is without a doubt the one that enjoys the richest his- tory and traditions. Lanzarote w… Read More
2017-05-10 07:30
One thing that is great to do, is to go for a walk in LanzaroteThere are long stretches where you can walk along the sea front but want about in landVia the link are 5 great walks published… Read More
2017-05-08 04:21
The article is over 2 years old ,however some different places to try Read More
2017-05-06 08:05
If you are planning a trip to Lanzarote , here is an article from those great people at Lanzarote Informationhttp://snip.ly/1v0ol Read More
2017-05-06 05:25
If you are planning a trip to Lanzarote , here is an article from those great people at Lanzarote Informationhttp://www.lanzaroteinformation.com/content/planning-trip-lanzarote-what-you-need… Read More
2017-05-05 05:14
There are 1000's and 1000's of villas to choose from to rent in LanzaroteHow do you choose not a good one but a great one?It is not easy, with the majority of the Booking sites no longer ind… Read More
2017-05-02 05:01
The market is changing, everything is moving on line, here is what is happening in the background in relation to charges:Airbnb: Guest - 10-15% Owner - 3% If you rent a property at a&n&hell…Read More
2017-05-01 07:00
This is the first day of our Blog on all things LanzaroteWe publish a monthly e newsletter which you can subscribe to via the link http://www.villaantonio.co.uk/subscribe-to-our-e-newsl… Read More
2017-04-28 12:47
On May 1 we launch Lanzarote Blog from Villa AntonioAll things Lanzarote, where to go , where to see, where to eat! Read More
2017-04-24 13:21
2017-04-24 13:16
On May 1 2017 we launch our new Lanzarote Blog to compliment our monthly e newsletterIt is our intention to "Blog" at least twice a week on all things LanzaroteAny feedback is good feed… Read More
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