News

Yaiza belén officially opened

Yaiza unveiled its famous belén yesterday, the nativity scene with the longest history on the island, and one that many islanders agree is still the most beautiful and poetic of them all.

Calls for Nolotil ban

Concerns about a widely prescribed painkiller in Spain are increasing after recent reports in the British press about a demand for a total ban on the drug.

Rains come to Lanzarote

Many areas of Lanzarote were hit by heavy rain yesterday afternoon, with Arrecife, as usually, suffering serious floods.

Tourists rescued at Playa Grande

Emerlan rescued two foreign tourists from the sea yesterday, after they were reported as being in difficulties.

San Bartolomé Shopping Weekend

Today and tomorrow offer a great opportunity to head to San Bartolomé or Playa Honda, where the weekend Shopping initiative will be taking place on the 1st and 2nd of December.

Arrecife unveils Christmas nativity scene

Arrecife will unveil its spectacular nativity scene at 7 pm today.

Rain, rain, go away

Spain's weather agency AEMET warns that the possibility of scattered showers remains for the rest of Friday.

Is Playa Blanca ready for cruise tourism?

Playa Blanca's new harbour is highly likely to receive its first cruisers in the 2024/25 winter season, as authorities work to prepare the resort as Lanzarote's second cruise destination. But is the southern resort prepared?

Readers’ Letters – December

Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the December edition.

A gleam of hope for the 90-day rule

A French law could provide hope for British non-resident homeowners in Spain who have been tied by the 90-day law since Brexit.