News

A cold weekend ahead

Spain’s Meteorological Agency (AEMET) forecast a weekend of occasional showers and cooler temperatures as Tías recorded the coldest morning on the island today.

Masks off on public transport

Spain’s Health Minister, Carolina Darias, announced last week that the law requiring face masks to be worn on public transport would shortly be repealed. At the time of writing, the Consejo de Ministros have approved a date.

Tías fiestas events programme

The Tías Ayuntamiento have recently published the events programme for the Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria y San Blas fiestas.

Cabildo announces opening of LZ-408

The Lanzarote Cabildo have announced the opening of the LZ-408 (Nazaret – Vuelta Ajai) after extensive roadworks and an investment of 3.5 million euros.

Two passengers arrested at airport

The Guardia Civil have arrested two passengers at the Lanzarote airport who were in possession of two kilos of cocaine.

Arrecife announces “Carnival Shop Window Competition”

The Arrecife Ayuntamiento have announced the “Carnival Shop Window Competition” in which all small to medium sized businesses and catering services can participate and have a chance at winning cash prizes.

Space cave conference

The European Space Agency has chosen Lanzarote as the venue for its fourth annual International Conference on Planetary Caves, which will be held in a cave for the first time.

Second edition of “Consume Lanzarote”

The Cabildo have launched the second edition of the “Consume Lanzarote” campaign, which once again aims to promote local commerce with shopping cards.

Gardening revamp in Playa Blanca

A homeowner recently got in touch with Flower Power gardens and asked for help to revamp their garden. Check out the results:

Speeding driver caught

A driver has been caught after driving at 130 kph on Arrecife's Via Medular (inner ring road), more than three times the maximum speed of 40 kph. The incident was captured by speed camera on 18th January.