If the pandemic has left us with something good, it is the opportunity to telework. The bosses have lost their fear of remote work and what is more, in general, they have seen that an employee who can more easily reconcile work and personal life is happier and therefore more productive.
A) Yes, for the so-called digital nomads , that we can work anywhere in the world –with just a computer and a good Wi-Fi signal– an infinity of possibilities has been opened to us.
destinations, such as Canary Islands, with its spring throughout the year , have become one of the most desirable places to move our offices there. We give you Some clues to keep in mind if you are thinking of moving to Lanzarote for a while. And no, not everything is going to be work.
Cactus garden, Lanzarote.
1. YOU WILL GO AT A DIFFERENT RHYTHM, BUT WITH A GOOD WIFI SIGNAL
The nice thing about escaping from the city is the possibility of being able to go at a different pace and being able to disconnect, but remember that you are going to telework , so the first thing you need is to make sure that you are going to have a good Wi-Fi signal. How to do it? Renting an apartment in Puerto del Carmen, a good compromise between a lost coastal town and a crowded tourist town.
It's found a few km from Arrecife and the airport, It has beautiful sandy beaches like Playa Grande and Matagorda, and with a promenade full of shops, restaurants and all kinds of services. Almost all the apartments in the area have Wi-Fi and in case everything does not go according to plan, you can always easily find a co-working or contact a technical service without many headaches.
2. YOU WILL FORGET ABOUT THE CAR
Due to the pandemic, it is not usually easy or cheap to get a rental car in the Canary Islands. In Lanzarote you can do without it, in order to better connect with the rhythm of the people of Lanzarote. The bus network connects almost all places on the island, with good timetables.
Yes indeed, in most cases you must arrive at the Bus Station in Arrecife ; you can do it in addition to by bus, by taxi (around 16 euros from Puerto del Carmen). you can also move by bike (You can check rental conditions and rates at C. Acatife, 7 in Puerto del Carmen).
3. YOU WILL CHANGE THE TUPPER FOR THE CHIRINGUITO
Is there anything more pleasant than changing the tupperware for a lunch break with views of the sea? On the promenade you will have many good options to be able to do it and most importantly, you don't need to book.
Among them, we point out, Bay Port (Av. del Varadero, 6), near El Varadero , the wharf of the old town where some fishing boats are grouped. One of its essentials is the Canarian cazuela, a stew of prawns, octopus, mushrooms and potatoes.
While, if you want to taste a good plate of Canarian potatoes with mojo, we recommend Playa Mar (Doramas, 13); if you are in a hurry, you can choose For taking (Av. of the Beaches, 15), since here the service is more agile than in the previous one.
Porto Mar, Lanzarote.
Another of our recommendations is in the town, but with sea views, especially if you are lucky enough to get the tables on the right next to the large windows . Despite its name, High back (Iron, 2) its fish proposal also stands out, such as salted prawns or grilled fish of the day (Served with potatoes and vegetables or salad).
If you go very hungry, you can whet your appetite with one of the typical local starters: avocado and prawns or you can leave a hole for cheesecake with dulce de leche . Its wine list also has good local references by the glass, such as the dry white Famara.
Another place to keep in mind to savor the wines of the island is wine more (Timanfaya, s/n) ; and for your afterworks on the beach, be sure to visit Anchor 2 Beach bar (Av. de las Playas, 38) or
Wave (Av. of the Beaches, 10), ideal to take the typical 'posturing' photo of 'here suffering' and put the long teeth to more than one.
The cactus: one of the emblems of Lanzarote.
4. YOU WILL GET TO KNOW THE ISLAND THROUGH CÉSAR MANRIQUE
You cannot say that you have been to Lanzarote if you do not approach the work of this multifaceted painter and artist, key to understanding the island and its tourist development, always –or almost always– respectful of the landscape.
In the mid sixties, Manrique decided to move his residence to the island , thus promoting a series of innovative artistic projects for the time, in which he shaped his plastic and ethical thinking. On the one hand, these projects achieved the adaptation of Lanzarote to the tourism economy and on the other, they valued the landscape and the natural attractions of the Island.
Cesar Manrique Foundation.
All this is very clear in interventions such as the Jameos del Agua, the Mirador del Río, the cactus garden, Sea lake (the house of Omar Sharif in which the architect Jesús Soto also intervened) or the same Cesar Manrique Foundation (which houses the artist's house).
These landscape works are a unique example of public art in Spain, which are framed within the concept art-nature/ nature-art , devised by Manrique. represent a respectful dialogue with the natural environment and between the architectural values of the local tradition with modern conceptions , and you can not stop visiting them on your way through the island.
Cactus garden, Lanzarote.
5. YOU WILL GET LOST ON ITS BEACHES AND ISLANDS
the nearby Playa Grande, Matagorda and the more sheltered Playa Chica They are excellent alternatives to enjoy a break in the sun during the week. Nevertheless, During the weekend, we advise you to explore other corners of the island.
The jewel in the crown of the beaches of Lanzarote are undoubtedly Papagayo Beaches, of fine golden sand and with the colorful contrast of its waters. parrot is the last cove of a route of almost two kilometers in which you will find Playa Mujeres, El Pozo, Caleta del Congrio, and Puerto Muelas. Getting to Papagayo has a prize: the beach bar Be Papagayo . Try to go before 3pm if you want to avoid the queue and be sure to ask for the Grilled Canarian cheese with red fruit jam.
If what you want is to be on your own and even practice nudism, sign up Playa del Risco or Playa Bajo el Risco , a 500-meter beach sheltered by the Famara cliff . It is only possible to access it by boat or by going down the path known as the Path of the Gracioseros . The effort is well worth it.
Papagayo beaches.
Another essential is the graceful, the only inhabited island of the Chinijo Archipelago and one of the last places in Europe that have not been paved. The ferry leaves you in the town Sebo Cove , take the opportunity to grab some groceries at the Qucaleta de Sebes bakery and pastry shop (Las Gateras, 2), since in our destination there is no option to drink or eat. don't forget to catch a Neapolitan with angel hair and pecan nuts, it is very good
Leaving from Caleta del Sebo, A 4-kilometer walk along the coast awaits you, ending at Playa de la Francesa , a wide white sand beach with views of the yellow mountain , an ancient volcano of suggestive color.
The Graceful.
6. YOU WILL CHANGE THE GYM FOR A TREKKING THROUGH THE TIMANFAYA
With so many options for outdoor sports, we are sure that you will not miss the gym in your city . Even less, if you decide explore Lanzarote on foot, discovering the hidden places of Timanfaya, in contact with nature.
Different web pages offer routes of all kinds. We were struck by the Sandra on Airbnb . Lava trekking offers the possibility of knowing the surroundings of the volcano fleeing camel rides and having a very close relationship with the tour guide . For more signs, Sandra received us with wine, bread and mojo.
Ready to telecommute in Lanzarote?
Timanfaya National Park