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MalabHaría circus in full swing

Haría’s circus festival, Malabharía, commenced yesterday in the northern town, and will continue over the next two days.

Gran Canarian resort to introduce Spain’s first tourist tax

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A Canarian tourist resort has become the first local council in Spain to impose a tourist tax.

What can tourists expect from Lanzarote in 2025?

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Around three million tourists arrived on Lanzarote last year, almost half of them from the UK, and there's no indication that numbers will fall. But what can tourists expect in 2025?

Reader’s Letters – January 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 January edition.

Lanzarote Three Kings parades 2025

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On January 5th three wise guys will arrive at all corners of Lanzarote following yonder star. They are the three kings, and their parade is one of the most eagerly-awaited children's events on the island.

Review of Lanzarote’s 2024

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In 2024, Lanzarote baked in early heat, with the hottest January and April ever recorded. Tourist records also tumbled on a monthly basis as the island saw more visitors than ever before. However, the island also began to creak and feel the pressure, as questions were asked about the benefits of mass tourism.

The type of crustaceans you can find on Lanzarote

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Lanzarote’s animal emblem is a crab, and it’s a fitting symbol for an island whose coasts are home to hundreds of thousands of crustaceans.

U.D. Lanzarote breathing down the neck of the leaders

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U.D. Lanzarote are currently on fine form, buoyed by their cup performance and a winning streak. The new year promises plenty of excitement and thrills ahead.

U.S. Yaiza’s Tough Challenge Turns Real

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November brought a bitter lesson about the realities of life in the second federation to Union Sur Yaiza, as the team from Lanzarote’s south suffered four defeats on the trot.

30 years of quality at Seaside Los Jameos

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The Seaside Los Jameos playa is one of the most outstanding hotels in the canaries, a firm favourite with thousands of Lanzarote lovers year after year. Recently the stunning Matagorda hotel celebrated its 30th anniversary, and improvement plans mean that many more successful years are on the way.