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Lanzarote wines win four gold medals at competition

Four Lanzarote wines were awarded at the IX Concurso Nacional de Vinos de pequeñas DO that was held last week in Asturias.

Jet2 launch direct flight from the UK to La Palma

Jet2 has announced the launch of their fifth Canary Islands destination, with brand-new flights and holidays to La Palma going on sale.

Puerto del Carmen Beach library opens

Puerto del Carmen’s beach library will be open all of this month until 1st August, offering books in various languages.

Young woman rescued at Arrecife pier

Firefighters took part in the rescue of a young woman who had fallen on the breakwater of Arrecife’s main pier yesterday.

San Bartolomé Footpath re-opened

San Bartolomé Mayor Isidro Pérez has announced that the GR-131 footpath in San Bartolomé is once again open to walkers.

Arrecife ring road re-opens

The stretch of Arrecife’s Via Medular (inner ring road) between the football stadium and the Open Mall, is once again fully open to traffic after nearly three months of restricted access.

Yaiza hopes to open Playa Blanca sports centre in 2026

Canarias7 reports that Yaiza Council hopes to resume work on Playa Blanca’s sports pavilion shortly, with the possibility that it may open in the second half of 2026.

Extreme UV warning in the Canaries

The Canarian Health Service has warned that levels of ultra-violet radiation will remain extremely high until at least the 4th of July, and recommends that people avoid exposure to the sun during the middle of the day, even when there are clouds in the sky.

Bikes for sale at Bike Sensations

Bike Sensations have some great deals on bikes this month, with huge discounts on ex-rental bikes. Don’t miss out on these fantastic savings!

Discovering the vast selection of cacti at Flower Power

Looking to add some spiky charm to your garden? Look no further than the Flower Power Garden Centre, boasting one of the most extensive collections of cacti on Lanzarote.