Tenerife University researchers find that Love Locks actually work

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Researchers from the University of La Laguna in Tenerife have published startling new evidence that love locks work.

UD Lanzarote slipping away

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UD Lanzarote went into the new year in second spot in the RFEF 3 (fifth tier) but a run of 10 games with just seven points in the bag has seen them plummet down to mid table.

How To Make Tortillitas de Camarones

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These delicious fritters are typical of Cádiz – an amazing city that is famous for its seafood and fried dishes. Chickpea flour (harina de garbanzos) can be found in supermarkets or in Indian stores under the name gram flour.

Selling your property in Lanzarote? Here’s what to avoid

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Selling your property in Lanzarote? Erardo Ferrer of Lanzarote Abogados tells you how to avoid lastminute surprises with a legal review beforehand.

We’ll Drink To That! Interview with Indian Gourmet Owners

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If you're a regular reader, you'll know we love checking in with Ramesh and Sara Saraswati. The duo behind Playa Blanca's beloved Indian Delights have been busy since opening their second venture, Indian Gourmet, back in 2024. Recently, they’ve given the restaurant a stylish upgrade.

Reader’s Letters – April 2026

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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.

Insect arrivals on Lanzarote

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A swarm of locusts on Lanzarote made national news in late February, while hundreds of residents and tourists also had encounters with the large grasshoppers. And there may be more insect arrivals to come…

Lanzarote’s water at a crossroads

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On Lanzarote, water is history, and the island is at a crucial point in that history, with the possibility of new operators and an increase in water tariffs.

Canary Islands feeling the effects of war

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Last month’s headlines were dominated by news of the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran, starting a war for which no clear reason has yet been provided, and with no apparent plan for what happens afterwards.

Puerto del Carmen turns forty shades of green

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If you happened to be strolling along the seafront in Puerto del Carmen last month, you could have been forgiven for thinking you’d accidentally teleported to Dublin. For three glorious days, the Old Town harbour was painted in forty shades of green as the resort hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival.