YUMI – Handmade with Love from Lanzarote

Welcome to Yumi, your concept store in the heart of Arrecife, Lanzarote. Our shop is a place of inspiration, where handmade treasures meet creative passion. Each piece in our collection is crafted with love and skill right here on Lanzarote – by us and talented local artists and artisans.

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A Port Full of Stories: Arrecife, Then and Now

Posted in: Discover Lanzarote

10/07/2025

Arrecife wasn’t always the capital, but it was always a city of the sea. Since the 16th century the bay has been...

In the Shade of the Brim: Traditional Hats and Dress on Lanzarote

Posted in: Sustainability & Craft

10/07/2025

On Lanzarote, the story of traditional dress doesn’t start in glass cases but out in the hard light, where wind and...

Aloe Vera on Lanzarote: From Desert Child to Island Icon

Posted in: Discover Lanzarote

10/07/2025

Drive across the island and you’ll start seeing them everywhere: compact, spiky rosettes thriving on volcanic ash and...

Sports Holiday Lanzarote: Exploring the Island on Wheels

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07/10/2025

Trade winds at your back, volcanic tarmac ahead: Lanzarote is Europe’s open-air cycling lab. Blacktop cuts across...

Gofio: The Stone-Ground Superfood of the Guanches – Tradition Meets Trend

Posted in: Discover Lanzarote

07/07/2025

Nutty, lightly smoky and warm, gofio has nourished Canary Islanders since the Guanches roasted grain on lava and...

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The History of Arrecife – More Than Just the Capital

Origins and Development

Founded in the 15th century as a fishing village. Named after protective reefs (arrecifes). Became Lanzarote's economic center in the 19th century. Today: 60,000 inhabitants.

Recommended photo insertion: Historical photos or nautical maps of Arrecife.

Sights in Arrecife

Castillo de San Gabriel: oldest fortress on Lanzarote.
Charco de San Ginés: picturesque lagoon, white houses, bars.
Castillo de San José: "Museo Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo", redesigned by César Manrique.

Experience Arrecife

Walk along Avenida Marítima.
Market at Calle León y Castillo.
Local dishes: Papas arrugadas, Mojo.
Recommended photo insertion: Promenade photos, restaurants, cityscapes.

Conclusion

Arrecife blends history, modernity, and creativity. Visitors to Lanzarote should explore this city and visit Yumi Lanzarote.

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YUMI – Handmade with Love from Lanzarote

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The History of Arrecife – More Than Just the Capital

Origins and Development

Sights in Arrecife

Experience Arrecife

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