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Canary Islands bus strike ends

The bus strike in Las Palmas province has ended after unions and employers reached agreement yesterday.

Some Lanzarote beaches closed

Arrecife closed its town beach, Playa Reducto, to bathers yesterday after detecting what appeared to be sewage entering the sea at Punta de los Camellos, the headland to the south-west of the beach. Arrecife Ayuntamiento has denounced the pollution and demanded that Canal Gestión and the Lanzarote Water Consortium take immediate action to stop the discharge and prevent further incidents.

Blast Off on a UV Mini Golf Adventure At Funky Mini Golf

Ready for an out-of-this-world experience? Funky Mini Golf’s cosmic zone in Costa Teguise offers intergalactic fun without leaving the ground. 3, 2, 1… Putt!

Sorry, John Malkovich, Lanzarote’s Biggest Star is in Heels! Meet the Man Behind Guapatini

Ever wondered about the man behind the Contessa? Meet Paul Burnham, the seasoned pro whose career spans West End stages, Hollywood films, and CBBC, and who now brings you Lanzarote’s top-rated night out.

No new rules affecting tourists in Lanzarote despite Daily Express claims

The Daily Express recently claimed that “new rules” that do not exist will affect tourists to Lanzarote.

New EES system to start on November 12th in Lanzarote

The EES system, which will require third country nationals including Britons to provide fingerprints and facial scans at border control posts, will begin to operate on Lanzarote from the 12th of November.

German tourists feel the pinch

The German Travel Agents association (DRV) has confirmed that strong demand continues for Canarian winter holidays among German tourists, while expressing concerns that economic stagnation is reducing spending at destination.

Rubicón Human Remains Provides “Valuable Information” on Canarian History

The recent Rubicenses Conference, held in Yaiza last Friday and Saturday, showcased the remarkable complexity of the ongoing archaeological work at the San Marcial de Rubicón site.

Lanzarote Airport registered 708,898 passengers in September

Lanzarote’s César Manrique Airport registered 708,898 passengers in September, 0.3% more than last year.

Grapevines dominate Lanzarote agriculture

Three quarters of all farmland on Lanzarote is now devoted to grapevines, according to recent statistics from the Cabildo. The figures reflect recent high demand for local wines and the resulting increase in grape prices.