News

Island’s biggest hotel nearly ready

The new Barcelo hotel in Playa Blanca, which will be the largest on the island, is almost ready to open, nearly four years after construction commenced in 2019.

Manrique paintings acquired

Lanzarote Cabildo has acquired three paintings by César Manrique which will be displayed in the Museum of International Contemporary Art (MIAC) in Arrecife's Castillo de San José.

More lies about Lanzarote

The British press has once again printed false and damaging statements about Lanzarote and its tourist strategy, including claims that Lanzarote prefers German tourists to British ones.

Hiker rescued in Playa Blanca

Yesterday afternoon, the emergency services were called to Montaña Roja in Playa Blanca to rescue a hiker who had suffered an ankle injury at the top of the mountain.

Arrested for assault at a club

The National Police have arrested a 21-year-old man alleged to have assaulted a man in a club in Arrecife, causing serious wounds and leaving him unconscious.

Haria prepares for carnival

The northern town of Haría will hold its carnival parade tomorrow at 6pm.

Transplant totals

Lanzarote's Dr José Molina Orosa Hospital has been involved in 219 transplants since it was prepared for these procedures in 2008.

Germany returns to second place

Germany has once again become the second most important source for Lanzarote tourists after a year which saw a 21% fall in German tourism.

The Lord of the Rings comes to the Canaries

Amazon’s most expensive TV series “The Rings of Power” has begun filming the second season, bringing the crew to Tenerife. You may want to keep an eye out when the new season airs, to see if you can spot the Canarian landscape.

Cactus installation at Fundación César Manrique

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The team at Flower Power have recently completed a job at the famous Fundación César Manrique, installing a large cactus and taking in the sights.