2024 brought record numbers of tourists to Lanzarote and the Canary Islands, and there are no indications that the year to come will be any less busy. Tourism is the main business of the islands, and business is good. But more and more people are asking “at what cost?”
A photo of a new-born baby on a migrant boat headed for Lanzarote was published around the world last month.
The Canary Islands are a string of volcanoes in the ocean, so are we prepared if they ever erupt again?
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has proposed taxes of up to 100% for non-resident non-EU purchasers of property in Spain, as one of several measures intended to address the housing crisis.
Lanzarote’s Cabildo has invited all the municipalities and taxi firms on the island to assess what went wrong with a proposed agreement that was intended to allow free operation of taxis over the Christmas period.
Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the February edition.
The newly refurbished Mini-Golf course in the Marina Rubicon is a terrific addition to Playa Blanca’s leisure scene.
You don’t need to be a resident to walk the dogs at the island’s biggest animal shelter. Many tourists also make the trip up to SARA in Tahiche to help out, often pairing it with a trip to César Manrique’s famous house and studio nearby. By Justin Kerswell, SARA volunteer photographer.
The water taxi shuttles back and forth from Puerto del Carmen’s harbour to the sleek marina at Puerto Calero a dozen times each day. It’s the perfect beginning or end to one of the loveliest excursions on the island.
The Mióptica optical centre has been a byword for quality and expertise in Playa Blanca. This month they celebrate a very special occasion – their 10th year in business.
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