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Lanzarote’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations presented to Dublin City Council

A Lanzarote delegation, including the Cabildo officials, Tias Ayuntamiento officials and some of Lanzarote’s Irish business owners, was sent to Dublin recently to present Puerto del Carmen’s upcoming St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Queuing chaos at Lanzarote Airport this Thursday

Thursday has always been one of the busiest days at Lanzarote’s airport – it was traditionally the day when most flights from the UK arrived – but yesterday saw unprecedented crowds of passengers waiting on the tarmac outside the terminal building.

Lanzarote Cabildo approve 209 million euro budget for 2025

Lanzarote’s Cabildo has approved a budget of over €209 million for 2025, over 10% more than in the past year. When associated entities such as the tourist centres are consolidated, the amount available will be €275 million

2 bed detached villa for sale in Playa Blanca

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This exquisite villa is nestled within a tranquil residential complex in Las Coloradas, Playa Blanca, offering the perfect blend of modern luxury and serene living.

The history of Ireland’s connection to the Canary Islands

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The Canaries and Ireland share a long and sad history of famine and emigration, but Irish emigration to the islands first took place around 1651. Here’s the history of Ireland’s connection to the Canary Islands.

Lanzarote – full to bursting

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There are more people on Lanzarote than ever before. Can the island continue to cope?

Lanzarote’s fly-tipping problem

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When César Manrique and his team first started converting the Jameos del Agua into a stunning space-age party venue, the main job he and his team faced was cleaning up the zone, which had become a rubbish tip.

Readers’ Letters – March 2025

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Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the March edition.

Can The Basque Model address the national housing crisis in Spain?

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Spain’s government is looking towards the policies of the Basque country in an attempt to tackle the national housing crisis.

Spanish property prices still sky high

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Property prices on Spain’s islands are now almost 8% higher than they ever were during the property boom of the mid-2000s.