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Happy Canary Day

Today is Dia de Canarias, a public holiday on all eight of the Canary Islands.

2025 Canary Day Events in Lanzarote

Tomorrow, May 30th, is Canary Day, a public holiday on the Canary Islands. To celebrate the date, the island will be staging dozens of events that highlight Canarian music, food, sport and culture. Here are some of the main events around the island, starting with the three tourist resorts:

Standing seats on flights to Lanzarote

The idea of “standing seats” on flights has gone viral once again, but don’t worry - there’s absolutely no chance you’ll be flying upright to Lanzarote anytime soon.

Seven die at El Hierro as boat capsizes

At least seven people – four women and three girls – drowned yesterday when their boat capsized as it was being escorted to El Restinga on El Hierro.

Manrique mural in Madrid is declared cultural asset

Madrid has declared a mural created by César Manrique in 1954, as a cultural asset

Crackdown on illegal buildings in Lanzarote

20 individuals are under investigation for illegal constructions on Lanzarote. The properties in question are located in the municipalities of Haría and Tías.

New operation at Lanzarote hospital

Cardiologist Carlos Vasquez has carried out the first example of a new type of arterial closure operation at Lanzarote’s Dr Jose Molina Orosa hospital.

IKEA opens boutique hotel in Gran Canaria

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IKEA opened its first hotel in the Canary Islands last month in Gran Canaria.

New book containing 160 traditional Lanzarote recipes presented

Author Fefo Nieves Caraballo presented his new cookbook “Cocina Tradicional de Lanzarote” at the Monumento al Campesino this Monday. The book contains 160 traditional recipes.

Call for police station at Lanzarote airport

Police union Equiparación Ya has called for the establishment of a police station at César Manrique airport, Lancelot reports.