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Grapevines dominate Lanzarote agriculture

Three 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

Three 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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Dive schools complain

The Lanzarote Association of Dive Schools, BUCO, has criticised the “progressive dismantling” of the Atlantic Museum by the Cabildo.

Food fair huge success

150,000 €1 tickets were exchanged for food and drink at this weekend's Cocinas Volcánicas food fair in Puerto del Carmen, a figure that far exceeded expectations and left a number of stallholders short.

Playa Blanca kick starts Christmas with Night Race

Last Saturday, the centre of Playa Blanca was transformed to accommodate the Music Night Race. The event was a huge success, with 450 running and hundreds of spectators.

Teguise invites you to the switch-on

The Teguise Ayuntamiento invites its residents and visitors to come and watch the official Christmas lights switch-on event today.

Montaña Roja rescue

A 73-year-old Polish woman was rescued from Montaña Roja in Playa Blanca yesterday.

Statue Showdown

Divers gathered yesterday to prevent a boat chartered by the Cabildo from removing statues located in the Atlantic Museum, the underwater artwork created by artist Jason de Caires Taylor. It is now being reported that statues were removed under cover of darkness last night.

Food Fair Fills the Harbour

Thousands of visitors flocked to the food fair in Puerto del Carmen's old town harbour yesterday.

Food fair starts today

The Cocinas Volcánicas Food Fair in Puerto del Carmen's old town harbour kicks off today at midday

Pet crematorium closed

The island's only pet crematorium has been closed by Arrecife Ayuntamiento, who claim that required documents have not been presented by the owners of the business.

Heritage hotels

Two “boutique” hotels in Haria have been granted “Emblematic Hotel” status by the Cabildo.

No Child Without Toys

The 7th edition of the Campaña Solidaria de Juguetes is open until December 15th, where any company or person can make donations.

Famous cyclist spotted

The team at Bike Sensations spotted a very famous Dutch cyclist on one of their e-bike tours this week.

Volcano rescue

A 68-year old German woman was rescued after breaking her ankle at the Montaña Caldereta yesterday.

No return for Pedro San Ginés

Pedro San Ginés, who served as the Cabildo of Lanzarote's President for ten years until 2019 , has announced that he will not head any electoral list for the Coalición Canaria (CC) party in next May's local elections.

Arrecife Christmas switch on

The Arrecife Ayuntamiento have announced that they will turn on the Christmas lights today.