The Mystery of the Queseras

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David Riebold visits the oldest examples of design on the island, the mysterious Queseras carved by ancient native islanders. Photos by Clare Carter Osborne.

Drivers in Spain required to carry new emergency light after January 2nd 2026

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All drivers in Spain will be required to carry an emergency light after 2nd January, 2026, which means you’ve got a month to get it sorted.

How to make salt-baked Sea Bass

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On Lanzarote there are no rules about your Christmas dinner, which is enjoyed on the evening of December the 24th. You can eat what you like, but most families will enjoy something a little special, such as a leg of lamb, or an oven-baked fish. Here’s our recipe on how to make it.

Planning problems for homeowners on Lanzarote

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Home-owners on Lanzarote can sometimes find themselves penalised for the smallest of planning infractions. Erardo Ferrer, of Lanzarote Lawyers, explains how to prevent problems, and how to deal with potential complaints.

UD Lanzarote Invincible At Home

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Unión Deportiva Lanzarote have won all of their five home matches in RFEF 3 (fifth tier) this season at their stadium Ciudad Deportiva in Arrecife and this has propelled them up the league table, writes Ian Lane.

Canarian Government’s controversial law will radically effect holiday rental owners on Lanzarote

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On November 12th, the Canarian Government passed the Law of Sustainable Planning of the Use of Tourist Accommodation, the controversial law that will radically affect holiday rental (VV) owners and town halls on the island.

Reader’s Letters – December 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 December edition.

Playa Honda: A Work In Progress

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Playa Honda, Lanzarote’s fourth-largest town, is seeing big changes, and even more are planned.

EES to be rolled out gradually in Lanzarote from Nov 12th

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The new Entry/ Exit System (EES) will officially begin to operate at Lanzarote’s César Manrique airport on the 12th of November, it has been confirmed.

Interview with the President of Lanzarote’s Chamber of Commerce

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Lanzarote’s Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year. In those years the Chamber has offered vital support for start-ups and small- and medium- businesses, and has become an increasingly influential voice on the main issues affecting the island. We spoke to the Chamber’s President, José Valle, last month.