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Canary Islands Attract Over €531 Million in Hotel Investment in First Half of 2026

The Canary Islands attracted more than €531 million in hotel investment during the first six months of 2026, representing 21% of all hotel investment in Spain, according to a new report by real estate consultancy Cushman & Wakefield.

Lanzarote Environmental Department Issues More Than 100 Fines So Far in 2026

Lanzarote’s Environmental Department has intensified efforts to protect the island’s natural spaces, with more than 100 people already fined during the first half of 2026.

Binter launches new Bintazo fares from €23 for travel from October

Binter has unveiled a new Bintazo promotion, offering discounted fares on flights from the Canary Islands to a range of domestic and selected international destinations for travel between 1 October 2026 and 31 March 2027.

Blainville’s Beaked Whale Found Stranded on Lanzarote Coast

A Blainville’s beaked whale was found stranded on the shoreline at Caleta de Caballo on Monday morning, prompting a coordinated response from local emergency and environmental services.

Matagorda Beach Featured on Spanish Lottery Tickets

Matagorda Beach in Puerto del Carmen is being showcased on the ONCE Daily Lottery ticket for the draw on Wednesday, July 15th, as part of the organisation’s "Beaches with Flags" series. A total of five million tickets featuring the Lanzarote beach will be distributed across Spain.

Two buses collide near Arrecife roundabout

A collision between two buses caused the temporary closure of a road near the roundabout at the western entry to Arrecife yesterday.

Court rules Mogán’s tourist tax is illegal

The Canarian Supreme Court has ruled that the “tourist tax” imposed by the Mayor of Mogán in Gran Canaria is illegal, upholding an appeal by the Las Palmas Federation of Hotel and Tourism Businesses.

Looking for a Break from the Beach? Try Lanzarote’s Only Indoor 18-Hole Crazy Golf Course

Not every holiday memory has to be made on the sand. Sometimes the biggest laughs happen over a friendly game of crazy golf.

Why Tired Legs and Aching Feet Deserve More Attention During a Lanzarote Holiday

Exploring Lanzarote often means long walks, coastal promenades and hours spent on your feet in warm temperatures. Looking after tired muscles can help visitors and residents stay comfortable and make the most of every day on the island.

Calle Noruega in Puerto del Carmen Set for €1.76 Million Pedestrian and Cycle Upgrade

A renovation project is planned for Calle Noruega in Puerto del Carmen, with the stretch between the Rambla Islas Canarias roundabout and Avenida de las Playas set to be transformed into a safer, more accessible route for pedestrians and cyclists.