70-year-old Dutch tourist rescued at Caldera Blanca
A 70-year-old Dutch tourist was rescued from the Caldera Blanca volcano yesterday after suffering an injury.
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Yaiza opens its Nativity Scene today
Yaiza will officially open its famous nativity scene, or belén, at 8pm this evening (Friday 28th November). As always, the nativity will be located in the Plaza de los Remedios in the centre of Yaiza.
Calls for better ways to warn tourists about adverse weather on Lanzarote
The tragic death of two bathers at Famara beach last month has prompted calls for better ways to warn tourists of the dangers of certain beaches and risky weather conditions.
Interview with Cabildo Councillor for Agriculture and the Environment
Last month, Lanzarote received a major international honour in Rome after being recognised as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). We visited Lanzarote’s Centre of Agricultural Diversity (CBAL) and spoke to the Cabildo’s Minister of Agriculture and the Environment, Samuel Martín to chat about the island’s primary sector and other matters.
Deadline for Lanzarote’s Water Management Company
December 12th is the deadline for Canal Gestión Lanzarote, the island’s main water supplier, to find another company willing to take over the contract for Lanzarote’s water supply.
The Mystery of the Queseras
David Riebold visits the oldest examples of design on the island, the mysterious Queseras carved by ancient native islanders. Photos by Clare Carter Osborne.
Drivers in Spain required to carry new emergency light after January 2nd 2026
All drivers in Spain will be required to carry an emergency light after 2nd January, 2026, which means you’ve got a month to get it sorted.
How to make salt-baked Sea Bass
On Lanzarote there are no rules about your Christmas dinner, which is enjoyed on the evening of December the 24th. You can eat what you like, but most families will enjoy something a little special, such as a leg of lamb, or an oven-baked fish. Here’s our recipe on how to make it.
Planning problems for homeowners on Lanzarote
Home-owners on Lanzarote can sometimes find themselves penalised for the smallest of planning infractions. Erardo Ferrer, of Lanzarote Lawyers, explains how to prevent problems, and how to deal with potential complaints.
UD Lanzarote Invincible At Home
Unión Deportiva Lanzarote have won all of their five home matches in RFEF 3 (fifth tier) this season at their stadium Ciudad Deportiva in Arrecife and this has propelled them up the league table, writes Ian Lane.
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