No to Arrecife “Scalextric Track”

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The southern approach to Arrecife has been a textbook piece of poor planning for decades, splitting Playa Honda and El Cable in two and requiring all traffic for Arrecife’s outer ringroad to move into the fast lane.

New species of crustacean discovered in Puerto del Carmen

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Canarian scientists have discovered a new species of crustacean in the black coral forests that lie off the shore of Playa Chica in Puerto del Carmen.

Maria’s road to recovery

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Overcoming injury is something no athlete wants to have to do, but many have no alternative – and the journey back to fitness can be long, tough, and yet oddly rewarding. Maria Kalashnikoff, of Probici Lanzarote, writes about two massive blows to her health, and how she picked herself back up again.

How to make Sardinas al ajillo

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The classic way to eat sardines – grilled on a barbecue with a little lemon – is difficult to beat, but if you fancy a change, and are fond of garlic, why not try them in the classic Spanish al ajillo style? Here’s our recipe on how to make it.

Lanzarote’s liquid gold

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Olive oil is known as “liquid gold” – a name that hasn’t been so far from reality after recent price increases - and Lanzarote is making great strides to join the oil producing club.

Canarian proposed rental law “absurd”

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A Lanzarote lawyer claims the Canarian Government’s proposed law on Holiday Rentals will “exterminate” VVs (Viviendas Vacacionales, or holiday rental apartments) on the Canaries, if approved.

Lanzarote’s crystallised history

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Lanzarote’s salt-works are beautiful and still productive, the legacy of an ancient industry that continues to the present day.

Turtle recall

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On Lanzarote’s neighbouring island, Fuerteventura, scientists and islanders are nervously awaiting the return of baby turtles that were born on the island 16 years ago.

Fury at Canarian holiday rental law

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The Canarian Association of Holiday Rental Owners (ASCAV) has strongly criticised the Canarian Government's white paper on holiday lets, which they claim will “exterminate the sector” on the islands.

“Lanzarote is against mass tourism, not tourists”

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Last month’s demonstrations against mass tourism development on the Canary Islands made international headlines. However, many of those headlines failed to represent the real reasons behind the protests, which were not aimed at tourists or well-managed tourism. We look at the real issues behind the marches.