56-year-old woman stabbed in her home in Arrecife
A 56-year-old woman was stabbed at her home in Arrecife yesterday afternoon. Currently it is unknown whether any arrests have been made.
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Puerto del Carmen’s carnival parade starts this afternoon
Puerto del Carmen is preparing for its big carnival parade, which will take place at 5pm this afternoon.
Spain’s Supreme Court rules on holiday lets
Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that if a community of owners wishes to prohibit holiday rentals it must do so expressly.
Karate Kid drama on EasyJet flight from Lanzarote to London
An EasyJet flight from Lanzarote to London Gatwick was forced to make an emergency landing after two families fought over the 2010 remake of “The Karate Kid”.
Reckless bus driver in Playa Blanca identified
Last month a video surfaced online showing a bus driving recklessly on the LZ-2 heading out of Playa Blanca. This week, the Guardia Civil have identified and informed the driver, a 64-year-old man, that he is being investigated for reckless driving.
Heavy rains cause flooding in several areas of Lanzarote
Tuesday’s heavy rains caused flooding in several areas of the island as the DANA (isolated high-level depression) that has already caused chaos in the western Canary Islands finally reached Lanzarote.
ETA required for EU nationals travelling to the UK
From April 2nd, nationals of EU member countries, including Spain, will need to apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) costing £10 if they wish to visit the UK.
Arrecife lays sardine to rest as carnival celebrations end
Yesterday, Arrecife laid its gigantic sardine to rest in an event that brought an end to the carnival celebrations in the capital.
Lanzarote Tourism Figures January 2025
Lanzarote recorded just over 275,000 tourists in the first month of 2025 according to the Lanzarote Data Centre.
Thousands attend Arrecife carnival parade
The rain held off in Arrecife last night, allowing the island’s first and biggest carnival procession to go ahead in good conditions.