Entries by Gazette Life

Volcano alert in La Palma

The Canarian Government placed the southern part of La Palma on yellow alert for volcanic activity yesterday, after an increase in seismic activity in the area.

14/09/2021 by

Water safety

Two people have been taken to hospital after almost drowning in the seas around Lanzarote over the last few days.

13/09/2021 by

Save Our Shearwaters

Ecologists in Action Lanzarote have asked residents, businesses and authorities in Playa Blanca, Arrieta, Punta Mujeres and other coastal villages to avoid the use of unnecessary lighting during September and October, when young Cory’s shearwaters make their maiden flights.

11/09/2021 by

Mirador de Haría opened

The Ayuntamiento of Haría officially opened the Mirador de Haría yesterday. The little house overlooking the Malpaso valley is situated on the hairpin bends on the LZ-10 road descending to Haría, and features two impressive balconies which will give visitors the sensation of walking on air.

08/09/2021 by

The son of the sea

On days when small waves roll into Lanzarote’s beaches, it’s common to see tourists trying a bit of bodysurfing. But surely no one would consider doing it on notorious, awe-inspiring waves such as El Quemao at La Santa. No one, that is, apart from expert bodysurfer Ahmed Erraji – also known as El Hijo del Mar (Son of the Sea).

07/09/2021 by

Hero’s welcome for Ray

Olympic silver medallist Ray Zapata returned to Lanzarote last week and was given a hero’s welcome by the Gymnastics Club where he started his meteoric career, before an official reception at the Cabildo.

06/09/2021 by