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Plovers cancel San Juan party

San Bartolomé has been forced to suspend the San Juan celebrations that take place on Playa Honda's Guacimeta beach because of the presence of Kentish plover nests.

Fire on Calle Panama in Arrecife

The emergency services were called to Calle Panama in Arrecife in the early hours of this morning, after reports of a fire.

Playa Honda fish farm project “paralysed”

San Bartolomé yesterday announced that it has succeeded in paralysing the project to install fish farms off the coast of Playa Honda.

Holiday rentals shoot up in April

Holiday rental (VV) properties have increased by 3% in just 20 days this month, according to figures from, the General Canarian Tourist Register obtained by Lancelot.

El Golfo’s green lake receives 31% more daily visitors above its capacity

According to data published by the Cabildo, El Golfo’s green lake receives an average of almost 2,500 visitors per day but has the capacity for 1,900 visitors.

Lanzarote cheeses awarded at Campeonato del Salón Gourmets

Two cheeses from Lanzarote, from Finca de Uga and Queseria El Faro, have been awarded at the Campeonato del Salón Gourmets in Madrid.

Teguise asks for public cooperation to keep gardens clean

Teguise Ayuntamiento has asked for residents to collaborate “to keep the gardens of Costa Teguise clean and cared for.”.

Spain’s Prime Minister considers his future

Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has cancelled all public duties until Monday and announced that he is considering whether to resign or not.

Canarian Government rejects tourist tax

The Canarian Government has issued a response to the demands of many of the demonstrators last Saturday, rejecting calls for a tourist tax and a moratorium on tourism.

No extension for Lanzarote airport

San Bartolomé's Mayor, Isidro Pérez, has announced that AENA, Spain's airport authority, will not extend the territory occupied by Lanzarote's airport, and that works will instead take place to unite Terminals 1 and 2.