ETA now required for all EU citizens travelling to the UK

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From this month, an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) will be required for all EU citizens travelling to the UK.

Lanzarote Twins With San Antonio Texas

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Last month, Lanzarote signed twinning papers with the city of San Antonio in Texas, which was first populated by Canarian families from Lanzarote 300 years ago.

The Canary Islands’ largest native bird is under threat on Lanzarote

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The El Jable region of Lanzarote is one of the remaining strongholds of the Houbara Bustard – the Canary Islands’ largest native bird - and scientists and activists are keen to save it before it is too late.

Putting Lanzarote’s Social Issues First

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María Jesús Tovar qualified as a social worker before entering politics, and has quickly risen to the position of Vice president of Lanzarote’s Cabildo, where she is also the councillor responsible for tax and contractual issues.

Canary Islands Hot-Spot Theory Challenged

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A new scientific paper questions the theory that the Canary Islands were formed by a volcanic “hot spot” in the Atlantic Ocean.

Reader’s Letters – April 2025

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Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the April edition.

How To Make Braised Lamb Shanks

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This month's flavour-packed recipe comes from Nerina of Event & Catering Solutions.

How To Make Mini Egg Martinis

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If you’re a little too old for an Easter Egg hunt but still want to get into the spirit, this tasty Mini Egg Martini is quick to make and devilishly tasty too. Here’s our recipe on how to make it.

When The Going Gets Rough

This year we’ve already seen several alerts for rough seas off the coast of Lanzarote. Here’s what to do when the sea fills with white horses.

Spain’s Golden Visa Scheme Ends This Month

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On 3rd April, Spain will stop accepting applications under its “Golden Visa” scheme, bringing an end to one of the easier ways to gain Spanish residency - as long as you were wealthy enough.