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Lanzarote starts the new year with 10% increase in foreign tourists

The island has started 2024 with a 10% increase in foreign tourists compared to January 2023.

New food choices added to Lanzarote’s airport

Lanzarote's César Manrique Airport has three new food outlets in the departures area, following the opening of a new Food Market zone.

Manrique sculpture returns after carnival

The sculpture of César Manrique on Arrecife’s seafront is once again visible after the carnival celebrations which saw the sculpture closed off to protect it from litter.

69-year-old tourist rescued at Papagayo

A 69-year-old Italian woman was evacuated from Papagayo beach yesterday.

Drug dealer known as “Gravedigger of Tinajo” arrested

A council worker known as the “Gravedigger of Tinajo”, has been arrested by the police, along with a 57-year-old woman who is suspected of being his accomplice.

Teguise hosts “La Palma 1931 – Postcards from another time” exhibition

An exhibition that takes visitors to La Palma during the 1930s through photography is touring all of the Canary Islands and has landed in Teguise until March 7th.

Playa Blanca enjoys successful handbike race

The sunny southern resort of Playa Blanca enjoyed the 14th edition of the “Vuelta a Playa Blanca” handbike race last weekend, which saw 57 athletes race through the town.

No Uber for Lanzarote

Socialist leaders sin San Bartolomé, Tías and Arrecife have rejected proposals to permit ridesharing companies such as Uber to operate on Lanzarote.

60-year-old injured in Los Charcones accident

A 60-year-old man was rescued from Los Charcones yesterday afternoon after suffering a fall.

Cabildo announce Wind Toy Project

The Cabildo of Lanzarote will remove César Manrique's wind toy at Arrieta roundabout this week, as part of a €53,000 maintenance programme for these iconic sculptures.