News

Winery employee arrested

The Guardia Civil have arrested an employee of one of Lanzarote’s bodegas for allegedly stealing over 6,000 euros from bottle sales and tours.

Father’s Day campaign

Yaiza Ayuntamiento launched a Father’s Day commercial campaign last Saturday, promoting local business in Playa Blanca with a photo competition and a chance to win a day trip to Rancho Texas Zoo.

Motorcyclist dies

A 30-year-old motorcyclist died yesterday after a head-on collision with another vehicle.

Mist disrupts flights

Large areas of Lanzarote's coast experienced a thick, eerie sea mist yesterday, cutting visibility down considerably and causing planes to be diverted from the airport.

Dog shower at Guacimeta

San Bartolome Ayuntamiento has approved a dog shower for the dog beach at Guacimeta, allowing dog owners to wash their sandy hounds down after playing on the beach.

New airport lifts

The lifts at the main terminal of Lanzarote's César Manrique Airport will be renovated at a cost of €465,000.

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.