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Tourist rescued after falling at El Golfo

A tourist was rescued after falling at El Golfo yesterday.

Emergency alert test issued this Friday in Yaiza

The Canarian Government have planned tests for sending out emergency alerts to mobile phones in the Canary Islands, starting with an alert in Fuerteventura that could also alert Yaiza residents. Yaiza Ayuntamiento have reminded its residents that this alert is just a test and not to be taken seriously.

Playa Blanca port passenger terminal now open

The new ticket offices for Fred Olsen, Lineas Romero, Armas and hire car company Cicar are now open inside Playa Blanca’s port passenger terminal.

Sanidad detects two outbreaks of scabies in January

Two outbreaks of scabies were detected last month, occurring in nursing homes and schools. It’s important not the panic and to remember the steps to follow if you think you are showing symptoms.

Playa Honda market returns this weekend

San Bartolomé Ayuntamiento has announced that the Playa Honda agricultural market will return to the main street this Saturday, February 10th.

Arrecife Carnival celebrations leave 720 kilos of rubbish

The start of Arrecife’s Carnival celebrations has seen 720 kilos of rubbish left behind on the streets last Sunday morning.

Name written in graffiti found in volcanic tube

In a video published to Instagram by @apit.lanzarote it has been revealed that someone has spelled out their name in graffiti in the La Corona volcanic tube.

Fraudulent disability parking cards seized in Arrecife

Last year, the Arrecife local police seized ten disability parking cards that were being used by those without disabilities.

5% rise in British and German tourism this summer

British and German tourism is expected to increase by 5% this summer, according to analysis of the trade deals done at the recent Fitur travel fair.

Hottest January ever on Lanzarote

Lanzarote started 2024 the way it had finished 2023, with the hottest January in history and the driest registered in 63 years.