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What’s On This Weekend on Lanzarote?

Keep in touch with what’s happening on Lanzarote this weekend.

What’s On This Weekend on Lanzarote?

Keep in touch with what’s happening on Lanzarote this weekend.

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Parking chaos at Famara

The Salvemos Famara (Let's Save Famara) group has complained about the continued problem of poor parking at Famara beach, with privately-owned cars parked on both sides of the road, and many invading the protected dunes area itself.

40% of tourists visiting Canary Islands have visited the islands previously

40% of tourists who visited the Canary Islands in the first quarter of 2024 had visited the islands in the past, according to a survey from the Canary Islands Statistics Institute.

Castillo de San José and Islote de Fermina restaurants record 15% increase in income

This year the two restaurants at the Castillo de San José and Islote de Fermina have recorded a 15% increase in income. From January to July this year, Lanzarote’s CACT centres have earned almost 145,000 euros more than the same period…

Playa Blanca town beach closed again

Playa Blanca’s town beach has been closed again due to sewage spills.

TikToker controversy at Las Grietas

A TikToker has caused controversy online after posting a video at Las Grietas with the caption “POV: You need to leave your mark in every place you step.”

Playa Honda’s new park will have more than 4,000 trees and plants

The new park will be the largest urban park in the Canary Islands once completed, with a plot of almost seven-hectares featuring children’s play areas, pet spots, kiosks, and over 4,000 trees and plants.

Arrecife hospital parking opened

A 96-space car park has been opened at the Dr José Molina Orosa Hospital in Arrecife.

Mancha Blanca Craft Fair announced

The 35th annual Craft Fair at Mancha Blanca has been announced, with special guests from the Canaries' Atlantic neighbours, Madeira, the Azores and Cape Verde.

Drunken passenger “went bananas” on flight to Lanzarote

According to an Irish Independent interview with passenger Stuart Wilson, the drunken passenger made the 4-hour journey from Manchester to Lanzarote a “flight from hell.”

Two injured in boat fire in Puerto Calero

Two men in their 40s suffered moderate burns in a boat fire in Puerto Calero last night.

Playa Blanca Lidl to open in November this year

This week, Yaiza Mayor, Oscar Noda, announced that Aldi will be open by January 2025. In the same press release Noda also confirmed that the Lidl in Playa Blanca’s industrial zone will be open by November this year.

Negligent homicide case at Costa Teguise clinic

The Guardia Civíl have arrested one person and are investigating another for a case of negligent homicide at a clinic in Costa Teguise.

Playa Blanca Aldi to open January 2025

Playa Blanca is likely to have an Aldi supermarket, located on the Femes road, by January next year.

Flight to Brussels forced to return to Lanzarote

A Ryanair flight from Lanzarote to Brussels was forced to return to the César Manrique Airport 30 minutes into the flight due to a technical problem.

Arrecife shelter offers refreshing treats

Arrecife Mayor, Yonathan de León, shared images from the capital’s animal shelter last week, showing the refreshing treats offered to the animals during the hottest times of the day.