News

Good grape harvest predicted

Lanzarote's wine harvest is expected to at least match the amount harvested last year, according to the island's Wine Council.

Wind alert

Increasingly strong winds are forecast to reach gusts of up to 75 kph tomorrow, according to AEMET.

Food fair in San Bartolomé

The AgroCanarias fair is now open in San Bartolomé, with food tasting, live music and a market offering Canarian products.

New foot passenger ferry

Fred Olsen have invested €3.5 million in a new mini-ferry that will transport foot passengers between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

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.