News

Lanzarote in statistics

The Cabildo has issued its annual Lanzarote In Figures report for 2021, a digest of some of the most important statistics gathered by the island's Data Centre, published in Spanish and English. It’s a fascinating digest of facts and figures relating to the island. Among the notable facts contained in last year’s report are the following:

A heatwave is coming

AEMET predict a heatwave to come this weekend. You’ll want to wear plenty of sun cream, seek shade and drink plenty of water.

Harnessing the power of the fire mountains

The Ministry of Ecological Transition, Fight against Climate Change and Territorial Planning will study the feasibility of installing thermoelectric geothermal energy devices in the Timanfaya National Park.

El Golfo road row

An opposition councillor on Lanzarote's Cabildo has accused the island's government of planning to close the road to El Golfo and Los Hervideros permanently.

Arrecife prepares for Easter

The Santo Encuentro, which takes place tomorrow evening in Arrecife, is one of Lanzarote's most important Easter ceremonies.

Arrested at Arrecife airport with more than a kilo of cocaine

Police have arrested a 33-year-old at the Lanzarote airport who arrived from a flight from Gran Canaria with a total of 100 small bags of cocaine in his body.

Mask meltdown

A 69-year-old man has been arrested in Arrecife after attempting to use a fake exemption form while entering a shop without a mask.

Puerto del Carmen shops caught selling counterfeit products

Three shops in Puerto del Carmen are being investigated for selling counterfeit products after multiple legal teams submit formal complaints to the PAFIF (Tax and Border Patrol) of Costa Teguise.

Yaiza Carnivals conclude in Las Breñas

Last Saturday, Yaiza concluded its Carnivals in Las Breñas. A day with great weather, plenty of festivities and live music.

Lanzarote features in Insider magazine

Lanzarote has appeared in a travel guide to the Canary Islands published in the digital edition of the popular New York publication Insider.