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Records shattered at 35th IRONMAN Lanzarote

Records were smashed like plates at a Greek wedding at yesterday’s Ironman race, as favourites Sam Laidlow and Lucy Charles-Barclay bossed all comers.

Supreme Court Annuls Spain’s National Short-Term Rental Registry

Spain’s Supreme Court has annulled the single registry of short-term rentals that was introduced by the Spanish Government in July last year.

Strongest Earth Tremor in Five Years Felt in the Canary Islands

The Canaries experienced the largest earth tremor of the last five years at 9.50 am on Friday morning.

Yellow heat alert for Sunday and Monday

Spain’s weather agency, AEMET, has issued yellow heat alerts for Sunday the 24th and Monday the 25th of May. The alerts are in place between 11 am and 8 pm on both days.

New market starting today in Arrecife

Arrecife Ayuntamiento has unveiled the programme for its new campaign, “¡Qué bien me sabe Arrecife!”, an initiative designed to promote local produce, support local businesses and showcase the cultural traditions of both the capital and Lanzarote.

Outstanding modern villa for sale in Playa Blanca

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A Smarter Way to Protect Your Home: Electric Roller Blinds That Work on Autopilot

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Imagine never having to worry whether you closed the blinds before leaving the house. For homeowners across Lanzarote, that peace of mind is now a reality with electric roller blinds from AMU Blinds.

IRONMAN 2026 starts tomorrow!

At sunrise tomorrow morning, one of Lanzarote’s most unforgettable spectacles will take place on Playa Grande beach in Puerto del Carmen, as athletes and spectators gather for the start of the 34th Lanzarote Ironman race.

Canary Islands resort raises €720,000 from tourist tax

The tourist tax introduced in the municipality of Mogán, in Gran Canaria, has raised €721,800 since its introduction last year, reports La Voz de Lanzarote. The popular tourist area hopes to raise more than €1.3 million through the tax in 2026.

2026 Lanzarote IRONMAN Road Closures

The biggest sporting event of the year starts tomorrow, the Lanzarote IRONMAN. Here are all the road closures that you need to know about.