Entries by Gazette Life

Calima causes flight diversions

After heavy rain on Friday night, a calima descended rapidly on Lanzarote yesterday causing at least four flights destined for César Manrique Airport to be be diverted to Fuerteventura. Later reports suggest that up to ten planes were affected.

12/02/2023 by

Missing child appears

A 13-year-old boy from Arrecife who went missing on Wednesday has turned up safe and sound at his grandmother’s house, and appears to have some explaining to do.

12/02/2023 by

Where to shop for carnival

Lanzarote’s carnivals are coming up, and you’ll want to dress to impress. The carnival calls for colourful and unique outfits – exactly the kind of thing you can expect to find at Wendy’s Fantasy pop-up shop in Puerto del Carmen.

24/01/2023 by

Bus stop crash

In the early hours of this morning, the emergency services were called to a crash in Mala injuring the driver.

11/02/2023 by

New animal law criticised

On Thursday, the Spanish government approved a new animal welfare law that brings in many strict new requirements. However, the law has not gone far enough for many.

11/02/2023 by

Hello, campers!

An Airbnb user in Arrecife has caused controversy by offering visitors the possibility of “urban camping” staying in various dome tents located on the roof of their property. The average price is €15 a night.

11/02/2023 by