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Grapevines dominate Lanzarote agriculture
NewsThree quarters of all farmland on Lanzarote is now devoted to grapevines, according to recent statistics from the Cabildo. The figures reflect recent high demand for local wines and the resulting increase in grape prices.

Grapevines dominate Lanzarote agriculture
NewsThree quarters of all farmland on Lanzarote is now devoted to grapevines, according to recent statistics from the Cabildo. The figures reflect recent high demand for local wines and the resulting increase in grape prices.
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Kennedy Denby awarded
NewsSwimming prodigy Kennedy Denby was awarded the trophy for Best Under-18 Sportsperson at the recent Outstanding Sports Awards organised by the Cabildo.

Solar panels multiplied tenfold
NewsThe amount of solar panels on Lanzarote has multiplied tenfold in just four years, according to the Canarian Government.

Three years since the first lockdown
NewsThree years ago today, Sunday 15th March 2020, was the first full day of lockdown in Spain.

UK drivers licence agreement reached
NewsThe Brits in Spain Facebook page have just announced that an agreement has been approved by Spain’s Consejo de Ministros, allowing UK licence holders to exchange their licences for a Spanish one without having to take a test.

St. Patrick’s Day 2023
NewsThis week, Lanzarote will celebrate its biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration for four years. Whether you’re Irish or not, this is one of the best days out on the island. Here’s what’s happening in Puerto del Carmen.

False police report
NewsThe National Police have arrested a 35-year-old man who filed a false report of mobile phone theft, when in fact he had offered the phone as payment in a brothel in Arrecife.

Busy day for the firemen
NewsA 66-year old French man was evacuated from the rim of the Montaña de Caldera Blanca yesterday after twisting his ankle.

Melia Salinas will reopen in May
NewsThe Melia Salinas Hotel in Costa Teguise will reopen on May 22nd under the new name of Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote. It will be five-star, adults only hotel offering a “Destination Inclusive” experience that “combines “luxury with local culture and nature”, according to reports in Hosteltur.

Madrid-Lanzarote pilot scheme
NewsFlights from Lanzarote to Madrid will be declared a “Public Service Obligation” route, in a pilot scheme which will see fares to and from Spain's capital kept under a maximum price limit.

Six arrested in connection to robbery
NewsThe Guardia Civil have arrested six alleged perpetrators of a house robbery in Haría in which 14,000 euros cash was stolen and 4,000 euros worth of jewellery.

Winery employee arrested
NewsThe Guardia Civil have arrested an employee of one of Lanzarote’s bodegas for allegedly stealing over 6,000 euros from bottle sales and tours.

Father’s Day campaign
NewsYaiza Ayuntamiento launched a Father’s Day commercial campaign last Saturday, promoting local business in Playa Blanca with a photo competition and a chance to win a day trip to Rancho Texas Zoo.

Motorcyclist dies
NewsA 30-year-old motorcyclist died yesterday after a head-on collision with another vehicle.

Mist disrupts flights
NewsLarge areas of Lanzarote's coast experienced a thick, eerie sea mist yesterday, cutting visibility down considerably and causing planes to be diverted from the airport.

Dog shower at Guacimeta
NewsSan Bartolome Ayuntamiento has approved a dog shower for the dog beach at Guacimeta, allowing dog owners to wash their sandy hounds down after playing on the beach.