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Lanzarote is on alert for high winds and rough seas today

Lanzarote is on a yellow alert for high winds and an orange alert for rough seas today, as the effects of Storm Francis continue to affect the Canaries.

When do the Three Kings arrive in Yaiza?

Yaiza Ayuntamiento has released its full programme of events for the eagerly awaited Three Kings Day next Monday, 5th January. The highlight will be two traditional camel-led parades in the evening, though their Majesties Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar will be busy touring the southern villages from early morning.

Playa Blanca closed 2025 with Urban Music Festival

Yaiza brought 2025 to a vibrant close with a lively urban music festival that filled Playa Blanca's Plaza del Carmen.

The first accident of 2026 saw a driver leave the LZ-40

First accident of the year saw a man leave the LZ-40 near Puerto del Carmen at 5am on the morning of Thursday 1st January.

Lanzarote secures major Classical Music Festival this January

The Lanzarote Cabildo and the Canarian Government have collaborated to bring the prestigious Canary Islands Music Festival (FIMC) to the island this January.

Dublin woman convicted of defrauding friend of €30,000 to “invest” in a bar in Lanzarote

A Dublin woman has been convicted of defrauding a friend of approximately €30,000 after exploiting the victim's dream of investing in a Lanzarote bar, The Irish Times reports.

UPTOMOON: The Sky’s The Limit!

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UPTOMOON in Playa Honda, is a state-of-the-art photography studio with some incredible new features. Last month we visited and chatted to owner Eileen, who told us about this fantastic venture.

Haría prepares for The Three Kings arrival

Haría Ayuntamiento is gearing up for the arrival of the Three Kings and the traditional parade through the municipality. The magical day is set for Monday, 5 January, promising excitement and wonder for families across the region.

Wet weather ahead this evening in Lanzarote

The yellow alert for rain this evening, January 1st, will run from 6 pm to 3 am.

Drowning at Papagayo beaches

A man drowned at Papagayo yesterday, between the beaches of Playa de las Mujeres and Caleton de Cobre.