The Lanzarote assistant
Lanzarote has the answer.
Ask Drago what to do today, when the next bus leaves or what's on at the cinema. HiDrago checks the island's events, film listings, forecast and local news so it answers with what's on today, not what was on last week.
- Free
- No download
- English and Spanish
Works in your phone's browser. Try it without signing up.
What's on tonight in Arrecife?
You've got three plans in Arrecife tonight. No rain, and a light breeze on the coast:
22 °C, northerly breeze
- 20:00Timple and guitar concertCastillo de San José
- 20:30Open-air cinema, original versionPlaza de San Ginés
- 21:00Night craft marketCharco de San Ginés
Meet Drago
The spirit of the jameos, now on your phone
Drago is who you talk to in HiDrago. He speaks like someone from the island: friendly, straight to the point and keen for you to make the most of your day. He doesn't make plans up: if he doesn't know something, he says so, and if it comes from the events listings or the press, he links to it.
Hi there! I'm Drago. Ask me anything about the island: for today, tomorrow or the weekend.
Speaks plainly
Short, useful answers with time, place and how to get there. No brochures.
Knows what's on today
Checks the events listings, cinema, forecast and local press every day.
Tells you where it comes from
When information comes from a source, he links to it so you can check.
Switches language with you
Write in English or Spanish and he answers in the same language.
What you can ask
Ask the way you'd ask a local
A few examples of what people ask Drago every day. Just type it the way you'd say it.
- Events
What's on this weekend in the south?
Concerts, fiestas, markets and theatre, with time and place.
- Cinema
Which films are showing today in original version?
Listings from the island's cinemas, with today's showtimes.
- Buses
How do I get from Arrecife to Playa Blanca by bus?
Line, stop and next departures, with the route on the map.
- Beaches
Which beach do you recommend today if it's windy?
Ideas based on the weather, the wind and who you're with.
- Food
Where can I eat fish near Arrieta?
Suggestions from the island's business directory.
- Walks
An easy walk to watch the sunset
Viewpoints, strolls and trails for every time of day.
- With kids
We've got kids, what can we do on Sunday morning?
Family plans based on the day and the weather.
- Weather
Will it rain tomorrow in Haría?
The forecast by area, so nothing catches you off guard.
- News
What happened at the Cabildo this week?
A summary of the local press, with a link to each story.
- En español
¿Hace viento mañana en Famara?
He answers in the language you write in.
Features
The whole island, in one place
Besides chatting with Drago, HiDrago brings together what you need to get around Lanzarote without opening ten websites.
Events listings
Concerts, fiestas, fairs and activities across the island, updated daily. Filter by today, tomorrow or this week and add them to your calendar.
Cinema listings
What's showing today in Lanzarote's cinemas, with showtimes and original-version screenings.
Buses on a map
Search where you want to go and see the lines, nearby stops and the route on the island map.
Weather
Today's forecast and the next few days, to choose between beach, volcano or museum.
Today
A front page with the weather, upcoming events, cinema and buses: the essentials of the day at a glance.
My hotel
If your accommodation uses HiDrago, join with its code or QR: information, opening hours, messages with reception and notices about your stay.
Recommendations
Places, businesses and plans that suit you. Save your favourites and share them with whoever's coming along.
English and Spanish
The whole app in both languages, and Drago answers in the one you write in.
Live event translationIn development
Listen in your own language, on your phone, to what's being said on stage at an event. We're preparing it with organisers on the island.
How it works
Three steps and you're set
Open HiDrago
Open it in your phone's browser. No download or sign-up needed to get started.
Ask your way
Type the way you talk: “what's on today?”, “how do I get to Teguise?”. Drago understands context.
Save and share
Add plans to your calendar, save favourites and send them to whoever's coming with you.
Install
Keep it on your home screen
HiDrago is a web app: it installs from your browser in seconds, takes up very little space and updates itself.
From your browser
Open HiDrago on your phone and tap “Install” or “Add to home screen”. You'll get its icon just like any other app.
AvailableAndroid
In Chrome, the page itself offers to install it. The Google Play version is on its way.
Google Play: coming sooniPhone
Until the iPhone app arrives, tap Share in Safari and then “Add to Home Screen”.
App Store: coming soon
Start without an account
You can ask Drago questions without signing up. A free account lets you save favourites and keep asking once the guest questions run out.
Cookie-free analytics
We measure usage in aggregate, with no tracking cookies. We only use the cookies the service needs to work.
Delete your account any time
From your profile, with a confirmation code. Your data is permanently erased.
Made in Lanzarote
Built by ATOMTECH on the island, with information from local sources and respect for European regulations.
In the last month, around 4,000 people asked HiDrago something.
Made in Lanzarote
Built by ATOMTECH on the island. More than 800 people used it in its first month.
Impulsa Startup award
Second prize at the Demo Day of the Lanzarote and La Graciosa Chamber of Commerce. We talked about it on Biosfera TV's El Magazine.
FAQ
Questions people often ask
Is HiDrago free?
Yes. Using HiDrago and chatting with Drago is free for residents and visitors.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It works in your phone or computer browser. If you like, add it to your home screen to keep it handy.
Do I need an account?
Not to get started: you can ask a few questions a day without signing up. With a free account (email or Google) you save favourites and keep asking once the guest questions run out.
Which languages does it speak?
The app is in English and Spanish, and Drago answers in the language you write in. The “My hotel” section is also available in German, Italian and French.
Where does the information come from?
From the island's events listings, cinema listings, bus timetables, the weather forecast, the business directory and the local press. It's updated every day.
Can it make mistakes?
Drago is an artificial intelligence and can get things wrong. That's why he links his sources: before an important plan, check the time and place in the link.
What is “My hotel”?
If your accommodation works with HiDrago, it will give you a code or QR. With it you see the hotel's information, chat with reception and get notices about your stay, all inside the app.
I run a business or organise events. How do I get listed?
Sign up on the HiDrago business portal and publish your events and services. After a review, they appear in the listings and Drago can recommend them.
For businesses
Do you run a business on the island?
HiDrago connects people who ask with people who organise. If you run events or accommodation, there's a place for you.
Ask the first thing that comes to mind.
It's free and there's nothing to install. Drago is waiting.
Open HiDrago