News

Countdown to EU elections

The main Canarian political parties have once again mobilised for the EU elections which will be held next Sunday, the 9th of June. Posters, flags and publicity are now visible all over the island.

Lanzarote fire fighters come second in National Traffic Accident Rescue Meeting

Lanzarote’s fire fighters have qualified for the World Rescue Challenge 2024 after coming second place in the National Traffic Accident Rescue Meeting.

Mercedes crashes into wall in Uga

Fire fighters were called to calle Seguidilla in Uga last Saturday after reports of a Mercedes that had crashed into a wall.

Fire in abandoned squash court in Playa Blanca

Fire fighters were called to a fire at an abandoned squash court in Playa Blanca yesterday.

Cyclist spotted riding naked on Lanzarote

A nude cyclist has been filmed riding along the road to Guatiza in the north of Lanzarote.

Playa Blanca town beach closed again

Playa Blanca's Blue Flag town beach has once again been closed due to sewage being detected in the water.

Carpets of Salt on display on Lanzarote

This weekend will see associations preparing salt carpets near local churches in one of Lanzarote's prettiest traditions.

Lanzarote launches new branding

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Lanzarote launched its new branding at the Jameos del Agua last month. The new logo and slogan will be present on all official materials from the Lanzarote Tourist Board.

Living César’s dream?

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In April, Isobel Haldane from Gleneagles in Scotland contacted us to ask if we'd consider an article about César Manrique that she planned to write on her forthcoming Lanzarote holiday. Instead, we invited her to get right to the heart of the matter, at the lively, noisy demonstration in Arrecife on April 20th, where Manrique’s face and words were on the placards of many of the 9,000 marchers.

Readers’ Letters – June 2024

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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 June edition.