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Thousands enjoy carnival in Puerto del Carmen

Fine weather, feathers and sequins, big crowds, smiling faces, drum thunder, irresistible rhythms and hundreds of brilliantly original costumes - Puerto del Carmen's big carnival parade yesterday couldn't have been more fantastic.

AEMET extends Lanzarote calima alert until Tuesday night

The yellow calima alert issued by AEMET has been extended for 48 hours until Tuesday night.

Two cars burnt out in Puerto del Carmen

Two cars were burnt out and a third severely damaged in Puerto del Carmen yesterday.

Traffic lights are operating again in Arrecife

Traffic lights are operating in Arrecife once more after several weeks during which they were turned off.

Calima alert on Lanzarote this Sunday

AEMET, Spain’s weather bureau, has issued a yellow alert for suspended dust particles on Sunday 22nd February.

Carnival comes to Puerto del Carmen

The Puerto del Carmen parade is a big favourite among the island’s local carnival groups, always providing a hugely appreciative audience of tourists and residents, and taking place along the beautiful seafront of the island’s oldest and most lively resort.

Lanzarote’s association for the disabled is seeking new members

ADISLAN, Lanzarote’s Association for the Disabled, is seeking new members.

A Date Night with a Twist: Indoor Minigolf In Puerto del Carmen

Think minigolf is just for kids? Think again. Crazy Minigolf Lanzarote has reinvented the classic date night, offering couples a uniquely fun and flirtatious setting right in the heart of Puerto del Carmen.

Nine arrests and more than 350 drug-related reports during the 2026 Arrecife Carnival

The National Police made a total of nine arrests during the special security operation deployed for the 2026 Arrecife Carnival, which took place between February 6th and 18th in the capital.

AMU Blinds ❤️ a Vision Blind, the difference is Day and Night

If you are looking to update your holiday villa or family home, AMU Blinds has introduced a stylish and clever solution that is perfectly suited to our island lifestyle: the Vision Blind.

Latest News

KPM Services next UK to Lanzarote Seafreight Sailing Date: 9th April21/03/2026 - 11:20 am
Planning a move to Lanzarote and need to ship your belongings? KPM Services has the next seafreight container loading on Thursday 9th April. Please note, goods need to be at the warehouse by Wednesday 8th April to make this departure, with collections available anywhere in the UK.
High seas pummel Lanzarote21/03/2026 - 10:29 am
For most of this winter, high seas caused by Atlantic storms have brought big waves to the north coast of Lanzarote, while the south coast has generally remained calm and sheltered. But this week Storm Therese changed that, arriving from the south-west and pounding the resorts and towns of the south.
A Hole-in-One for Holiday Fun in Lanzarote21/03/2026 - 6:00 am
When it comes to evening entertainment in Puerto del Carmen, the famous “Strip” on Avenida de las Playas is the place to be. But before the bars and restaurants reach full swing, there is a brilliant way to kick off your night with a bit of family-friendly competition.
Cleanup underway on Arrecife’s Paseo Marítimo following Storm20/03/2026 - 10:42 am
Cleanup and repair operations are now in progress along Arrecife’s paseo marítimo and across other parts of the Lanzarote capital following the recent storm, the Arrecife Ayuntamiento has confirmed.
Finding a Hidden Leak Without Breaking the Bank (Or the Floor)20/03/2026 - 10:40 am
There’s nothing like that unsettling feeling of watching your water meter tick over a little too quickly or noticing a damp patch that you just can’t explain. For homeowners, a hidden leak is a potential threat to the structure of your villa and a fast track to a sky-high water bill.