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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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New airport lifts
NewsThe lifts at the main terminal of Lanzarote's César Manrique Airport will be renovated at a cost of €465,000.

Island’s biggest hotel nearly ready
NewsThe new Barcelo hotel in Playa Blanca, which will be the largest on the island, is almost ready to open, nearly four years after construction commenced in 2019.

Manrique paintings acquired
NewsLanzarote Cabildo has acquired three paintings by César Manrique which will be displayed in the Museum of International Contemporary Art (MIAC) in Arrecife's Castillo de San José.

More lies about Lanzarote
NewsThe British press has once again printed false and damaging statements about Lanzarote and its tourist strategy, including claims that Lanzarote prefers German tourists to British ones.

Hiker rescued in Playa Blanca
NewsYesterday afternoon, the emergency services were called to Montaña Roja in Playa Blanca to rescue a hiker who had suffered an ankle injury at the top of the mountain.

Arrested for assault at a club
NewsThe National Police have arrested a 21-year-old man alleged to have assaulted a man in a club in Arrecife, causing serious wounds and leaving him unconscious.

Haria prepares for carnival
NewsThe northern town of Haría will hold its carnival parade tomorrow at 6pm.

Transplant totals
NewsLanzarote's Dr José Molina Orosa Hospital has been involved in 219 transplants since it was prepared for these procedures in 2008.

Germany returns to second place
NewsGermany has once again become the second most important source for Lanzarote tourists after a year which saw a 21% fall in German tourism.

The Lord of the Rings comes to the Canaries
NewsAmazon’s most expensive TV series “The Rings of Power” has begun filming the second season, bringing the crew to Tenerife. You may want to keep an eye out when the new season airs, to see if you can spot the Canarian landscape.

Cactus installation at Fundación César Manrique
NewsThe team at Flower Power have recently completed a job at the famous Fundación César Manrique, installing a large cactus and taking in the sights.

Police dismantle counterfeit clothing business
NewsThe Arrecife Local Police have seized more than 3,600 items of counterfeit clothing after dismantling the business selling the goods on Calle Usaje.

Arrecife sign renewal
NewsArrecife has started to replace every street sign in the capital. The signs will be renewed at a cost of €141,000.

Bar at Playa Garita to be demolished
NewsThe chiringuito (beach bar and restaurant) at Playa Garita in Arrieta will be closed and demolished, Haría Ayuntamiento announced yesterday.

Staff attacked at hospital
NewsA woman attacked two security staff at the Dr José Molina Orosa Hospital in Arrecife last week.