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Cruises to Arrecife in October 2025

Arrecife will welcome 20 cruise ships this October, bringing a maximum of just over 40,000 passengers to Lanzarote’s capital.

Socialists demand apology over de León comment about the party

Lanzarote’s Socialists have demanded an apology from Arrecife Mayor Yonathan de León, who claimed that “sexually abusing women in brothels was intrinsic to the Socialist party” during a council meeting last week.

Driver crashes into wall in Playa Blanca

A driver lost control of his car yesterday and crashed into a wall in Playa Blanca.

Lanzarote Pictures of The Week – September 29th

Every month, hundreds of resident & visiting photographers capture stunning images of Lanzarote and upload them to Instagram. Here are our top picks for the week.

The Secret to Family Holiday Harmony? 18 Holes of Crazy Fun

Searching for that one activity that keeps everyone happy?

Beyond the Map: Discover Lanzarote’s Secrets on a Guided Bike Tour

What’s the one thing you might miss on a self-guided tour? The stories.

Lanzarote – The Island of Elephant Birds

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Scientists have established that the aepyornis, or elephant bird – one of the largest birds ever to exist – lived on Lanzarote four million years ago.

Striking The Balance With Sustainability

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Jesús Machín is the Cabildo’s Councillor for Tourism Planning. A native of Tinajo with a background in renewables, he’s one of the younger generation of Lanzarote politicians attempting to strike the balance between growth and sustainability. We spoke to him last month.

Time Running Out For Smokers In The Canary Islands

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The Canary Islands have been a smoker’s paradise for decades, but a new law intended to outlaw smoking even further is likely to have an effect on tourist behaviour.