Entries by Gazette Life

Bodies found near Papagayo

The remains of a woman and a child have been discovered by archaeologists at the San Marcial del Rubicon site near Papagayo’s beach, according to an article by Luís Socorro in El Diario.

Cruisers for Playa Blanca

The arrival of medium-sized cruisers at Playa Blanca’s new harbour seems more likely following the news that Cabildo President Oswaldo Betancort will be promoting the resort as a a cruise stop at a meeting of cruise operators in Madrid next weekend.

Playa Honda underpass begins

Works have commenced on the Playa Honda underpass that will relieve congestion on the notorious roundabout serving the industrial zone north of the main LZ-2 road.

Fuerteventura hotel furore

The Oliva Beach hotel is famous as one of Fuerteventura’s first major hotels – the place where the Spanish duo Baccara were discovered in the 1970s. However, it has also had a long history of controversy, being subject to demolition orders that were reversed after owners RIU handed over the rights to the Isle of Lobos.