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“We don’t want to grow, we want to improve”

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José Juan Cruz has been the mayor of Tías since 2019 and also served in the same position from 1995 to 2011. “Pepe Juan”, as he’s known to almost everyone in the town, has long experience of governing a council area that includes some of the loveliest rural areas of Lanzarote as well as its biggest and oldest resort, Puerto del Carmen. We chatted to him last month.

Reader’s Letters – July 2025

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

Meeting dietary requirements on Lanzarote

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Lanzarote islanders lived for centuries on a natural diet based on cereals, pulses, fresh fruit and vegetables, goat’s milk and meat, wine and fish. In addition, the island has always welcomed new ingredients and new flavours from across the seas.

Traditional taste with Lanzarote’s new cookbook

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Food is becoming an increasingly important element of Lanzarote’s appeal, and the launch of a new book, “Traditional Cookery of Lanzarote” is only likely to increase that importance.

Lanzarote’s Special Craft Beers

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Long famous for its wine, Lanzarote is now the most important of the Canary Islands for craft beer production, with three well-established microbreweries producing a tempting range of high-quality beers. We spoke to the island’s three pioneer brewers last month.

New compulsory requirement for drivers in Spain

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Every motorist on Lanzarote must carry certain items in their vehicle by law. One of those things, a v16 emergency light that is placed on the roof of the car in case of emergency, will be compulsory in a few months. Here’s the full list, and some other items that are highly recommended.

Lanzarote Airport and E-Gates

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In May, the UK government announced that British travellers would be able to use e-gates when travelling to EU countries.

Tons of Lanzarote volcanic gravel discovered to be heading to Germany

The Lanzarote Cabildo has said that it wishes to prohibit the export of volcanic gravel after three tons were discovered to be heading to Germany.

Stunning 3-bed villa for sale in Playa Blanca

Lanzarote Agents is proud to exclusively present this stunning and modern 3-bedroom villa, located in a peaceful residential complex just a 15-minute walk from the vibrant Marina Rubicón and all the amenities of Playa Blanca.

Lanzarote Tourist Centres record 49.5 million turnover with 750,000 fewer visitors

CACT Director, Ángel Vázquez, has revealed that Lanzarote’s tourist centres recorded a profit of 5.6 million euros with 750,000 fewer visitors.