News

Illegal fishing investigated

The Guardia Civil's wildlife division, Seprona, is investigating a company based in Playa Blanca which is suspected of organising tourist excursions to fish for protected species.

Hot, dry April

This April was the second hottest on Lanzarote since records began in 1961, according to AEMET, the Spanish Meteorological Agency.

Carnival award-winners

The Canary Island's first all-women carnival group, Las Revoltosas, and Los Buches, the oldest traditional group of Arrecife's carnival, have been awarded the Gold Medal by the Canarian Government.

Pet friendly Islote

The Islote de San Fermina in Arrecife will be Lanzarote's first “pet friendly” tourist attraction from next Monday.

Seven Blue Flags for Lanzarote

Lanzarote has maintained its seven Blue Flag awards for beaches in 2023.

Optima Estate

Optima Estate is an established, reputable and experience estate agents in Lanzarote.

Vintage Lanzarote Soul

Donna Hightower was an American soul and jazz singer who moved to Spain in the late 60s. 50 years ago, in 1973, she came to Lanzarote to film a musical TV spectacular directed by Valerio Lazarov, whose choreography and bizarre and surreal space-age routines were popular at the time.

Lanzarote main target for pateras

Lanzarote is now the destination where most migrants on pateras arrive from the African mainland, according to Spain's Interior Ministry.

Illustration workshops

Fran Rodriguéz's beautiful watercolour illustrations of local birds and sea creatures have alrteady caught the eye of thousands of people who have encountered his cards in local bookshops or seen exhibitions of his work.

StarCaf – The Big Breakfast

Breakfast at the StarCaf on the Rooftop of Puerto del Carmen's Biosfera is a treat you'll want to discover as soon as possible. Relax, take your time, enjoy...