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Three-year-old child drowns in swimming pool at Tinajo holiday rental

A three-year-old child has drowned in a swimming pool in a holiday rental property in Tinajo.

Three-year-old child drowns in swimming pool at Tinajo holiday rental

A three-year-old child has drowned in a swimming pool in a holiday rental property in Tinajo.

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New ALDI supermarket opens in Playa Blanca

ALDI has opened its first ever supermarket in Playa Blanca, which is now the third supermarket on Lanzarote.

Playa El Reducto reopens to bathers

Arrecife Ayuntamiento has reopened the town beach to bathers after receiving a report from the Canary Islands Public Health Department that certified that the water quality is optimal for bathing.

AEMET issue weather warning this Thursday

AEMET will issue a yellow alert for high seas on Lanzarote this Thursday.

Event and Catering Solutions Lanzarote

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Whether you’re hosting a birthday celebration, a wedding or an open house, if you are in need of a caring and fun touch you’ve come to the right place. Event and Catering Solutions Lanzarote brings a fun food adventure to your holiday, business or home events.

Business Is Booming On Lanzarote

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2024 brought record numbers of tourists to Lanzarote and the Canary Islands, and there are no indications that the year to come will be any less busy. Tourism is the main business of the islands, and business is good. But more and more people are asking “at what cost?”

Photo Of New-Born Baby On Migrant Boat Headed For Lanzarote Reaches The World

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A photo of a new-born baby on a migrant boat headed for Lanzarote was published around the world last month.

Is Lanzarote Prepared For A Volcanic Eruption?

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The Canary Islands are a string of volcanoes in the ocean, so are we prepared if they ever erupt again?

Spanish Prime Minister Proposes 100% Tax For Non-EU Buyers

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has proposed taxes of up to 100% for non-resident non-EU purchasers of property in Spain, as one of several measures intended to address the housing crisis.

Should Lanzarote’s Taxis Work Together?

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Lanzarote’s Cabildo has invited all the municipalities and taxi firms on the island to assess what went wrong with a proposed agreement that was intended to allow free operation of taxis over the Christmas period.

Reader’s Letters – February 2025

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Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the February edition.

Welcome to Palm Safari!

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The newly refurbished Mini-Golf course in the Marina Rubicon is a terrific addition to Playa Blanca’s leisure scene.

10 Years Of Optical Excellence

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The Mióptica optical centre has been a byword for quality and expertise in Playa Blanca. This month they celebrate a very special occasion - their 10th year in business.

No Island For Low Earners

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Almost four out of ten properties offered for sale on Lanzarote in 2025 cost more than half a million euros.

How Did Flightless Birds Reach Lanzarote?

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A clearer idea of the timescale of Lanzarote’s existence provides understanding to one of the island’s natural mysteries.

UD Lanzarote Fighting For Top Spot

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With half of the season now complete, UD Lanzarote are in third spot, three points behind leaders UD Las Palmas B in the RFEF 3 (the Spanish football federation’s 5th tier). Ian lane reports.