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Natalia Sasu and Herminio Fernández win 30th El Río Swim Crossing

The annual swim between Lanzarote and La Graciosa celebrated its 30th edition last Saturday.

Natalia Sasu and Herminio Fernández win 30th El Río Swim Crossing

The annual swim between Lanzarote and La Graciosa celebrated its 30th edition last Saturday.

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Protect Your Property with Futuro Roof – Lanzarote’s Roofing Experts

Living in Lanzarote means enjoying year-round sunshine, but the changing climate has brought heavier rains and stronger UV rays - posing a real threat to your roof’s integrity. That’s where Futuro Roof comes in.

Burning car in Tías

Firemen extinguished a blazing car in Tías in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Christmas lights on in San Bartolomé and Tinajo

Two of the most impressive displays of Christmas lights on Lanzarote are now switched on and delighting locals and visitors.

UK blood ban lifted

The Canarian Health Service has lifted the ban on blood donors that applied to anyone who had spent six months in the United Kingdom between 1980 and 1997.

Arrecife’s belén opens

Arrecife opened its nativity scene last night, with eager crowds waiting to see one the most popular belenes on the island.

Teguise Christmas Market opens

La Villa de Teguise opened its Christmas Market yesterday, filling the centre of the ancient island capital with lights colour and festive spirit.

Lanzarote supermarkets accused of price-fixing

The Lanzarote consumers’ association, ACULANZA, has accused island supermarkets of price-fixing in the run-up to Christmas.

We ❤ to inspire our customers

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AMU Blinds Lanzarote, the island's trusted window furnishing experts, have been busy transforming homes. This week, we look at some of their latest installations, showcasing how made to measure solutions combine smart design with everyday practicality.

77-year-old injured after his van flipped on a country road

A 77-year-old man was injured after his van flipped on a country road near La Vegueta yesterday.

Casa Modernista to be renovated

The Canarian Government has awarded €150,000 for the renovation of the Casa Modernista (modernist house) on Caletas de Famara’s seafront.

December Puente begins

Spain enters its “puente de diciembre” this weekend. A “puente”, or bridge, is when bank holidays coincide with weekends, creating a three- or four-day holiday that many people use for a mini-break.

60% of Lanzarote residents are happy with tourist numbers

Three out of five Lanzarote residents think that the number of tourists on the island is “appropriate” according to the latest Social Barometer Survey.

Crime up 4.3% on Lanzarote

Crime on Lanzarote rose by 4.3% in the first three quarters of 2025 compared to the average over the years from 2022-2024.

Attacks on Canary Islands tourist minister condemned

The main political parties on the Canaries have condemned attacks on Tourism Councillor Jessica de León relating to the new Canarian law on Holiday Rentals.

Volcanic energy powers Lanzarote hospital

Lanzarote’s general hospital, the Dr José Molina Orosa, has installed a geothermal energy plant which could reduce fossil fuel consumption by 50% and reduce emissions by 60%.