Lanzarote & Gran Canaria Educational
Having just returned from an action packed 5 day educational to Lanzarote and Gran Canaria organised by the Spanish Tourist Office, I am struggling to cope with the winter chill back in Scotland!! 'Package holidays.......loud english bars........greasy all day breakfasts'..... like myself I'm sure thats what your first thoughts are when they think of the Canary Islands. Well I was amazed to find that there is a completley different side to the Islands if you make the effort to leave your resort! From facinating national parks, botanical gardens, and volcanic history to local delicacies and fantastic wine production make these islands the perfect winter walking and discovery destinations. In Lanzarote we had the pleasure to be shown the sights by the lovely Lara from the Spanish Tourist Office in London who used to live on the Island. We went trekking in the Timanfaya National Park (a UNESCO Biosphere reserve) and were amazed by the dramatic volcanic and moonlike terrain. Lunch at the El Diablo restaurant in the National Park was a highlight where we were served traditional Canarian food cooked with the heat of the fire mountains. Our first introduction to canary potatos with mojo sauce!













