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Dead dolphin beached at Famara

The body of a striped dolphin was taken in for examination after it washed up on the Playa de Famara yesterday.

60-year-old cyclist rescued in La Graciosa

A 60-year-old cyclist who fell off her bike in La Graciosa was evacuated to hospital in an emergency helicopter yesterday.

2025 Christmas events in Costa Teguise

Teguise Ayuntamiento has released its programme of events for the Christmas season.

Don’t miss this must-do activity in Puerto del Carmen

Tired of over-planning your holiday? Crazy Minigolf is the easy, spontaneous fun you’ve been looking for in Puerto del Carmen. No stress, no booking, just pure fun.

Calls for better ways to warn tourists about adverse weather on Lanzarote

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The tragic death of two bathers at Famara beach last month has prompted calls for better ways to warn tourists of the dangers of certain beaches and risky weather conditions.

Interview with Cabildo Councillor for Agriculture and the Environment

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Last month, Lanzarote received a major international honour in Rome after being recognised as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). We visited Lanzarote’s Centre of Agricultural Diversity (CBAL) and spoke to the Cabildo’s Minister of Agriculture and the Environment, Samuel Martín to chat about the island’s primary sector and other matters.

Deadline for Lanzarote’s Water Management Company

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December 12th is the deadline for Canal Gestión Lanzarote, the island’s main water supplier, to find another company willing to take over the contract for Lanzarote’s water supply.

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.

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.