Here are answers to some of the most common questions about the measures introduced under the royal decree published under Spain’s official State of Alarm on Saturday night. The measures are intended to contain the spread of the COVID 19 coronavirus by social distancing – basically, keeping people apart so that infection cannot spread. This […]
The lockdown announced last night by Spanish president Pedro Sánchez under the national State of Alarm reached the end of its first day without serious incident on Lanzarote. Police patrolled beachfronts and tourist areas talking to and advising tourists and residents of the measures in place. Although they have powers to impose penalties ranging from […]
UPDATED: Emergency Contact Details for the Canaries If you suspect you’re suffering from symptoms of the coronavirus, call the emergency number 112, which offers services in five languages, contact your local health centre directly or try and call the Canarian emergency information number +34 900 11 20 61. Reminder: This is just for prevention and […]
Cabildo President Dolores Corujo has confirmed the temporary closure of the CACTs (Centres of Art, Culture and Tourism) as a measure to contain the coronavirus. The Fire Mountains at Timanfaya, Jameos del Agua, the Cueva de los Verde, Mirador del Rio, the Cactus Garden, the Monumento del Campesino House/Museum, the MIAC/Castillo de San José and […]
According to various local press sources, the Canarian Health Service has just suspended all classes in schools and educational establishments from tomorrow and for the next 14 days. This measure applies to all the Canary islands including Lanzarote. More information to come later…
At the time of writing no positive cases of Coronavirus have yet been reported on Lanzarote. However, other islands have not been so lucky. The islands currently have 46 cases registered: 31 on Tenerife, 12 in Gran Canaria, 2 in La Palma and one in Fuerteventura. In order to brake the spread of the virus, […]
The Canarian Head of Epidemiology, Amós García, has assured islanders that Lanzarote’s Dr. José Molina Orosa Hospital is “perfectly prepared” for the coronavirus. “What worries us more than anything is the epidemic of panic and alarm that it’s causing among the public,” he said during a local radio interview. At the time of writing, no […]
A yellow warning has been announced on the AEMET website, around the coastal areas of Lanzarote until Saturday. The yellow warning will be active between the hours of 12:00pm on the 6th of March and ending at 11:59am on the 19th. There is a 40-70% probability of the waves being as they predict. Waves could […]
Redevelopment and the retirement of owner Ted means that the closure of the Bookswop I on C/Timanfaya near the Fariones hotel is the end of an era. However, the Bookswop II shop in The CC Costa Luz opposite the Hotel San Antonio will remain open as usual. In fact, its opening hours are being extended […]
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