2026 Lanzarote Carnival Guide

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Carnival starts long before the parades hit the streets, with months of preparation and a whole schedule of events and competitions leading up to the big day. But for most islanders, the street parades are what carnival is all about – here’s how to enjoy each one.

Foreign Buyers in the Canary Islands: Yes or No?

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Foreign buyers account for a quarter of property purchases on the Canary Islands, according to recent data from the Property Registers, gathered by mortgage specialists iAhorro.

The Canary Islands new controversial holiday rental law

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Erardo Ferrer, of Lanzarote Abogados, highlights some of the main provisions of the controversial new Canarian law affecting holiday rentals.

Away Day Blues for UD Lanzarote

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UD Lanzarote have had a strange first half of the season. They have been invincible at home, winning eight and drawing one in their nine matches played at the Ciudad Deportiva; however, on the road, they have picked up just five out of a possible 21 points.

Waveriding Brothers: Dylan and Conor

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The Donegan Dos Santos brothers, from Famara, are two of Lanzarote’s brightest young surfing hopes, with Dylan winning the World Under-18 championship in Peru at the end of last year and Conor also picking up important titles. We spoke to the Irish-Brazilian brothers last month

Looking Ahead with Mióptica

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The Mióptica optical centre in Playa Blanca has become synonymous with trust and cutting-edge eye care. This month, owners Daniel and Anita celebrate a significant milestone: eleven years in business. Their journey is a testament to a philosophy that goes beyond simple sales to a deep commitment to visual health and personalised service.

Lanzarote’s coldest, wettest winter for years

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Lanzarote has experienced its coolest, wettest winter for some years, but weather that spoils a few days of holiday is nothing unusual on Lanzarote, and it brings advantages in many ways. Photos: Ipedrakos | @Instagram December and…

A new chapter for Seaside Los Jameos

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For three decades, the Seaside Los Jameos has been a premier destination in the Canaries, earning a loyal following of Lanzarote visitors. Following its 30th-anniversary celebrations, the Matagorda hotel underwent a stunning refurbishment.

2026 Lanzarote Important Dates

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Lanzarote faces a busier year than ever in 2026, although signs towards the end of last year suggest that, while tourism continues to thrive, tourist spending is decreasing. The housing crisis, water situation and pressure on public services are likely to dominate the news as they did last year, and the new Canarian rental law will also come into effect.

Spain’s Assault on the Self-Employed

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Hundreds of thousands of self-employed workers all over Spain have received extremely nasty surprises over the last couple of years. For many of them, the COVID crisis of five years ago is far from over…