Last week I spent a week in a place which was frequently referred to as Lanza-grotty by people I spoke to.

Before even going there I suspected that wasn't going to be the case as I know that all places can have their beautiful and less than beautiful spots.

Alex and I stayed in an amazing hotel in Puerto Calero called the Hotel Hesperia.

The staff were friendly and welcoming. The location was idyllic and not too far from the marina.

I got to use Spanish too and I love the opportunity to practise. We also rented a car and got to explore a bit of the island.

It had such a varying landscape and I think more people should give a second look to Lanzarote.