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August 2025 | Gazette Life | 9La Palma will become the fifth of the Canary Islands to receive direct flights from the UK, as Jet2 announce twice-weekly routes from Manchester and London Stansted to %u201cLa Isla Bonita%u201d. The Manchester flights will start operating next April and the Stansted route will open in October.La Palma already has a small tourism industry, with visitors usually arriving from Tenerife and its profile was raised in 2021 following the volcanic eruption on the island.Although beaches are few and far between, the island is famed for its stunning Caldera de Taburiente National Park and its elegant old capital, Santa Cruz.CAT & DOG OF THE MONTHSolita is a four-and-a-half-year-old female podenco. Typical of the breed, she is affectionate and loving. However, she is also much calmer than is perhaps usual for a podenco, but she still enjoys her walks. This gentle girl would suit an active person, couple, or family. She would make the perfect companion for the right home. Find out more about him athttp://saraprotectora.orgor book an appointment on 928 173 417 (English spoken). Dog walkers are very welcome from 10.30 to 13.00 Monday-Saturday (and 16.00-1800 Tuesday afternoons). If it is your first visit, please bring ID.Dulce lives up to her name. She is super sweet and loves being with people. At just 16 months old, she still has a lot of love to give to the right person or family. Why not come and meet her and the other cats seeking adoption at the sanctuary? Find out more about adoptions and see which cats are availablehttp://saraprotectora.org. There are also limited places for people to help with socialising cats. Emailinfo@sara-lanzarote.eu.ROAD CLOSURES FOR FILMINGinsurancefi Home fi Car fi Life Insurancefi Commercial fi LiabilityfiPensions fi SavingsDISCOUNTS FOR LOYAL CLIENTS & NEW CUSTOMERS!For all your insurancerequirementsTel: 928 517 709 Mob: 678 451 168info@fia-lanzarote.comwww.fia-lanzarote.comThe Health Company thattakes Complete Care of youDiscounts of up to 36% onvarious health care productsThe Cabildo has warned of possible road closures in the south of the island as filming takes places for Spanish film director Pedro Almod%u00f3var%u2019s second feature film based on Lanzarote. Motorists are advised to be cautious and follow the instructions of police and Guardia Civil agents. Disruption is likely until the 15th August on the following stretches of road:- LZ-30 (Teguise-Uga), Kms 9 -20. - LZ-67 (La Santa-Yaiza), Kms 14 - 17. - LZ-56 (Mancha Blanca-La Geria) Kms 3 - 4 .- LZ-703 (Las Bre%u00f1as-El Golfo), Kms 6-8.These are some of the most beautiful roads on the island, and suggest that the film will be set largely in the volcanoes and wine country, whereas Almod%u00f3var chose to film his 2009 film Broken Embraces in Famara and Har%u00eda. Scenes from the new film will also be shot at the airport and the hospital. JET2 TO LA PALMA