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Canarian Government announces conditions for social housing applicants

The Canarian Government has announced the conditions for applicants for social housing projects on the islands.

San Bartolomé fines sixteen people for illegal waste dumping

San Bartolomé Ayuntamiento has issued fines to sixteen individuals following a targeted crackdown on illegal waste dumping across the municipality.

New book reveals the stories of Lanzarote islanders at Mauthausen concentration camp

A new book reveals the stories of five Lanzarote islanders who ended up in the Mauthausen concentration camp

Canarian court declares Playa Quemada as “rustic”

A Canarian court last month declared a plot of land near Playa Quemada as rustic, calming the fears of locals that old tourist development plans could be revived.

Riding Through Fire: The Timanfaya National Park Tour

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To cycle through Timanfaya National Park is to ride on another planet. The vast, otherworldly lava fields stretch as far as the eye can see, punctuated by volcanoes and craters that paint a dramatic picture of the island’s fiery birth. For cyclists visiting Lanzarote, the "Timanfaya Tour" offered by Bike Sensations is widely considered a bucket-list experience.

A Stroll Through the Flower Power Display Garden

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Sometimes, the hardest part of gardening is knowing where to start. You might have a clear vision of a lush, vibrant outdoor area, but turning that vision into reality can feel daunting. Which plants go together? What will look good all year round? How much sun is too much?

Lanzarote’s finest showcase wine tourism offering at prestigious Spanish fair

A select group of Lanzarote's most celebrated wineries has been flying the flag for the island’s unique viticulture at a major international wine tourism fair in mainland Spain.

Three-vehicle crash in Costa Teguise leaves car on its side

A road traffic incident early this morning resulted in a chain collision involving three vehicles in Costa Teguise, with one car ending up overturned onto its side.

The Best Seat on the Strip: Why We Love The Beach Pub for a Lazy Lanzarote Day

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If you are spending your holiday in Puerto del Carmen, you will quickly become familiar with the hustle and bustle of the main beach road, Avenida de las Playas. It is a vibrant stretch full of life, but sometimes, you just want to find that perfect spot to press pause, soak up the atmosphere, and watch the world go by without actually being in the thick of it.

Costa Teguise will hold its carnival parade tonight

Costa Teguise will hold its carnival parade this evening, and the weather forecast isn’t too bad with no rain forecast and only moderate winds. The cool weather of the last few days will continue, however, with temperatures of 13-14 degrees Celsius predicted.