🐬 Are There Dolphins in Lanzarote? Absolutely! The waters surrounding Lanzarote are home to various species of dolphins and other cetaceans. Some can be spotted all year round, while others

💧 Where Does Lanzarote’s Water Come From? Lanzarote is surrounded by the Atlantic, yet for centuries the lack of fresh water was one of the greatest challenges faced by its

📜 From the Majos to the Island of César Manrique Lanzarote has a history as extraordinary as its landscape. The Majos lived here, European conquerors arrived, pirates and corsairs devastated

🏴‍☠️ The History of an Island Raided from the Sea The conquest of Lanzarote brought the era of the Majos to an end, but it did not bring peace to

Millions of visitors admire Jameos del Agua, Mirador del Río, LagOmar, and the Fundación César Manrique. Yet few realize that behind these extraordinary places stood Jesús Soto—the architect who spent

Understanding Lanzarote is difficult without first getting to know César Manrique. It was largely thanks to his vision that the island preserved its unique character—whitewashed houses with green and blue

📜 People usually picture me with a bow and a quiver full of arrows. I don't blame them. But I'd like to tell you my story from a different perspective.

For centuries, others have told my story. Some added details of their own, while others forgot the parts that truly mattered. This time, allow me to tell you how it

From the Ancient Asklepieion to the Knights Hospitaller Hospitals: The History of Medicine on Kos. For more than two thousand years, the understanding of disease on Kos evolved dramatically –

Most people associate the Knights Hospitaller with the mighty castles of Rhodes and Kos. Few realize, however, that the order's beginnings were remarkably humble. It all started with a small

I am Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine. For thousands of years, countless stories have been told about me. Some are true. Others have grown into legends with the passing

The Sculpture Most Tourists Walk Past Without Noticing In a small pavilion along the seaside promenade in Loutra Edipsou stands a sculpture depicting one of the most dramatic scenes in

The name of the settlement from the time of its occupation is unknown. However, it is known that the discovered ruins date back to the Minoan period, specifically between 1550

Lelantine War There is controversy over its date and duration. The probable chronology ranges between the 8th and 6th centuries BC. Eretria and Chalcis were the leading powers on the

Ancient Times The history of the island is largely linked to the history of its main cities; Chalcis and Eretria. Both city-states, called Polis, were settled by the Ionians, an