From a dirt track to the most important tourist resort
How a dirt track, a few rocks and a long-ignored beach became the first and most important tourist resort on Lanzarote?
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Montaña Roja
Tour guide David Penney takes us up the red mountain – Montaña Roja in Playa Blanca. It’s a popular, fairly easy local walk that offers great views of the resort and the distant islands of Fuerteventura and Lobos.
Looking good in Playa Blanca
Firm favourites here at Gazette, the Mióptica optical centre has been a byword for quality and expertise in Playa Blanca for eight years.
Lanzarote’s Volcano Museum
We took a trip to the recently renovated Casa de Los Volcanes in the Jameos del Agua & discovered a fascinating interactive space that sheds light on Lanzarote’s volcanic origins.
Top 5 Lanzarote views
Lanzarote has several miradors dotted around the island, boasting stunning and unique views. Here’s our guide to our top 5 Lanzarote viewpoints:
Your insurance in safe hands
William at C1 Broker in Tias has received numerous positive reviews and lots of high praise from residents on Lanzarote since opening on the island last year.
Car crash on Carretera de Tinguatón
The emergency services were alerted to a car crash on the Carretera de Tinguatón in the early hours of the morning this week.
53-year-old arrested for attempted homicide
A 53-year-old man has been arrested for attempted homicide after attacking a 60-year-old and pushing them down an elevator shaft.
Young motorcyclist dies in tragic accident
A 21-year-old motorcyclist has tragically passed away after being involved in an accident at 3am in Arrecife.
Local police seize stashed weapons
The Arrecife local police have seized a baseball bat and knife that had been hidden in the Maneje neighbourhood of Arrecife.