The history of Ireland’s connection to the Canary Islands

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The Canaries and Ireland share a long and sad history of famine and emigration, but Irish emigration to the islands first took place around 1651. Here’s the history of Ireland’s connection to the Canary Islands.

Irish Businesses Awarded in Puerto del Carmen

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Last month, Tías Ayuntamiento officially recognised five Irish business owners in Puerto del Carmen who have been running businesses in the municipality for more than 20 years.

Business Is Booming On Lanzarote

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2024 brought record numbers of tourists to Lanzarote and the Canary Islands, and there are no indications that the year to come will be any less busy. Tourism is the main business of the islands, and business is good. But more and more people are asking “at what cost?”

Photo Of New-Born Baby On Migrant Boat Headed For Lanzarote Reaches The World

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A photo of a new-born baby on a migrant boat headed for Lanzarote was published around the world last month.

Is Lanzarote Prepared For A Volcanic Eruption?

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The Canary Islands are a string of volcanoes in the ocean, so are we prepared if they ever erupt again?

Spanish Prime Minister Proposes 100% Tax For Non-EU Buyers

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has proposed taxes of up to 100% for non-resident non-EU purchasers of property in Spain, as one of several measures intended to address the housing crisis.

Should Lanzarote’s Taxis Work Together?

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Lanzarote’s Cabildo has invited all the municipalities and taxi firms on the island to assess what went wrong with a proposed agreement that was intended to allow free operation of taxis over the Christmas period.

Reader’s Letters – February 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 February edition.

Welcome to Palm Safari!

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The newly refurbished Mini-Golf course in the Marina Rubicon is a terrific addition to Playa Blanca’s leisure scene.

Become A Dog Walker At The SARA Shelter

You don’t need to be a resident to walk the dogs at the island’s biggest animal shelter. Many tourists also make the trip up to SARA in Tahiche to help out, often pairing it with a trip to César Manrique’s famous house and studio nearby. By Justin Kerswell, SARA volunteer photographer.