Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a new smoking law which will ban smoking and vaping on outside terraces, beaches and near public buildings.

From balconies to large patios, choosing the right awning can make outdoor spaces more comfortable while offering protection from Lanzarote's sunshine.

Two teenagers were taken to hospital on Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Rambla Medular in Arrecife.

A week-long family reunion in Lanzarote brought together relatives from the United States and Ireland, with shared meals becoming the backdrop for conversation, local discoveries and lasting memories. Private Chef Nerina, of Event and Catering Solutions Lanzarote, reflects on why the experience was about far more than the food.

Visitors to Montañas del Fuego can now enjoy a more comfortable experience after the Centers for Art, Culture and Tourism completed the installation of a new air conditioning system at the popular Timanfaya attraction.

A researcher at the Canary Islands Institute of Astrophysics has been honoured by the International Astronomical Union, which has approved the naming of asteroid (20747) Tanialepivert after scientist Tania Le Pivert Jolivet.

Aena has agreed to suspend its paid bus parking system at Canary Islands airports following talks with the regional government, island councils, and transport industry representatives.

Arrecife has recorded its strongest-ever first half for cruise tourism, welcoming 403,144 cruise passengers between January and June 2026, according to figures released by the Las Palmas Port Authority (APLP).

A driver was injured on Tuesday afternoon after their vehicle overturned on the access road leading to Playa Mujeres in Playa Blanca.

Arrecife Mayor Yonathan de León has accused the Las Palmas Port Authority of unfairly favouring Gran Canaria over Lanzarote, arguing that investment in the island’s ports falls far short of the revenue they generate.

Yaiza has paid tribute to Vicenta Bravo Marrero, who is approaching her 87th birthday, recognising the Femés native for a lifetime of hard work, resilience, and dedication to her family and community.

The Lanzarote Cabildo has opened its 2026 grant programme for women affected by gender-based violence, allocating more than €101,700 to provide urgent financial assistance aimed at supporting protection, independence, and recovery.

There are plenty of ways to enjoy Lanzarote during the hottest months, and taking a break from the midday sun can be part of the fun.

Some attractions are visited once. Others become part of every return trip to Lanzarote.