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Bank Holidays: December 2025

Spain’s bank holidays can be confusing, with some applying to the entire nation while others only apply to local municipalities. Here are the bank holidays for December 2025.

Yaiza’s belén amazes visitors

The famous belén at Yaiza, which was officially opened on Friday evening, has once again surprised visitors with its dramatic design and artistic accomplishment.

Car burnt out in Puerto del Carmen

A car caught fire in Puerto del Carmen last night, causing significant damage to other vehicles in a mechanics workshop nearby.

Mutuas and pandemic payment claims

We’re planning an article on the large debts that thousands of self-employed workers have incurred through no fault of their own and would like to hear from anyone who has been a victim of this issue.

Talking Nature, Art, Inspiration & Beauty with Tania Candela

When we last spoke to Tania Candela, the visionary jeweller who creates unique pieces under the name Famaraspirit, we met up with her in her small home on one of the sandy back streets of Famara. A year later, she greets us at her brand-new premises in Teguise old town, a lovely little shop named CIAN that she runs with her partner Elena, a talented painter.

San Bartolomé’s new Jable Card

Jable Card is a new loyalty app for local businesses in San Bartolomé.

Lanzarote Biosphere Reserve to catalogue most important trees on the island

Lanzarote Biosphere Reserve has carried out a preliminary study aimed at cataloguing the most important and significant trees on the island.

Tinajo announces Christmas light switch-on on December 5th

Tinajo will turn on its Christmas lights at 7 pm on Saturday, 5th December.

Lanzarote Cabildo approves drowning prevention plan

Lanzarote’s Cabildo has approved an island plan intended to prevent drownings.

Lanzarote Food Fair 2026 dates confirmed

The Saborea Lanzarote Food Fair 2026 will take place on the weekend of the 28th & 29th November, 2026, in la Villa de Teguise.