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Temporary taxi licence proposed to reduce pressure in Lanzarote

Lanzarote’s Cabildo and Tourist Promotion Society have urged local councils to grant temporary taxi licences to cover periods of high demand.

Temporary taxi licence proposed to reduce pressure in Lanzarote

Lanzarote’s Cabildo and Tourist Promotion Society have urged local councils to grant temporary taxi licences to cover periods of high demand.
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Matagorda Beach Featured on Spanish Lottery Tickets

Two buses collide near Arrecife roundabout

Court rules Mogán’s tourist tax is illegal

Playa Blanca Sports Centre Set to Resume as Yaiza Allocates €4 Million

Seaweed Flourishes as Diadem Sea Urchins Vanish

Why July Is One of the Best Times to Explore Lanzarote by Bike

As summer reaches its peak, many residents and visitors are looking for ways to escape the busiest tourist hotspots. Exploring Lanzarote by bike offers a different perspective on the island, from peaceful coastal roads to volcanic landscapes and traditional villages.
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Cruisers earn Arrecife a Black Flag for pollution and overcrowding

Ecologists in Action have awarded the city of Arrecife a Black Flag for overcrowding and pollution caused by cruise ships.
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Airlines urge EU to suspend EES border system over summer

Airlines and airports have called on the EU to suspend the EES biometric scanning system as the peak summer period arrives
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Heat alerts issued for Lanzarote as temperatures set to soar

Spain’s weather agency, AEMET, has issued yellow and orange heat alerts for Monday and Tuesday.
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Spanish Supreme Court to rule on Canarian surname dispute

The Spanish Supreme Court will rule on the case of a Canarian mother who wants her son to bear her own surname first, and that of the father second.
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Haría opens permanent 24-hour fire station

The municipality of Haría, in the north of Lanzarote, now has a permanent fire station operating 24 hours a day.
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Los Hervideros sinkhole repairs delayed until at least 2028

The sinkhole that appeared on the road to Los Hervideros is unlikely to be repaired before 2028, it was revealed yesterday.
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Canary Islands on Pre-Alert as First Summer Heatwave Approaches

The Canarian Government has declared a state of pre-alert on the islands in preparation for the heatwave that is forecast to arrive on Sunday and last until Thursday.
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Heatwave Set to Bring 38°C Temperatures to Lanzarote Next Week

Spain’s weather agency, AEMET, forecasts an intense heatwave for Lanzarote in the coming week.
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Terminal 1 Escalator Back in Service at Lanzarote Airport

The escalator between the lower and upper floors of Arrecife Airport’s Terminal 1 building has been repaired and is now functioning normally after several weeks out of service.
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A Busy Week Shows the Growing Demand for Bespoke Blinds and Window Coverings in Lanzarote

From motorised blinds and plantation shutters to insect screens and bespoke curtains, AMU Blinds has been helping homeowners and businesses across Lanzarote find practical and stylish window solutions.
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VIDEO: More Than 1,200 Counterfeit 2026 World Cup Kits Seized in Gran Canaria

The Guardia Civil has seized more than 1,200 counterfeit sports kits of teams competing in the 2026 World Cup during two separate operations in Gran Canaria.
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Canary Islands Set New Tourism Spending Record

The Canary Islands welcomed 6.8 million international tourists during the first five months of 2026, a slight increase of 0.1% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest figures from Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE).
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Two Men Arrested After Ram Raid Attempt on Puerto del Carmen Jewellery Store

Two men have been arrested following an attempted ram raid on a jewellery store in Puerto del Carmen during the early hours of Thursday morning.
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Cabildo Unveils July Cultural Programme Featuring Major Concerts and “Víctor” Musical Premiere

The Cabildo of Lanzarote has presented its cultural programme for July, with a packed summer schedule headlined by major live music events and the premiere of Víctor, a new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Víctor Fernández Gopar, better known as “El Salinero.”
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