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Yorkshire terrier killed at Papagayo campsite

A Yorkshire terrier was attacked and killed by a larger dog at the Papagayo campsite on Saturday.

Yorkshire terrier killed at Papagayo campsite

A Yorkshire terrier was attacked and killed by a larger dog at the Papagayo campsite on Saturday.

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Discovering the vast selection of cacti at Flower Power

Looking to add some spiky charm to your garden? Look no further than the Flower Power Garden Centre, boasting one of the most extensive collections of cacti on Lanzarote.

Lanzarote among favourite Ryanair destinations from Midlands

Ryanair has revealed the midlands top travel destinations this summer at Birmingham Airport & East Midlands Airport.

Yellow wind alert on Lanzarote this afternoon

Lanzarote is on a yellow wind alert this afternoon with gusts of up to 70 kph possible. Yellow is the lowest level of alert, reminding citizens to stay informed and reconsider certain activities.

Man rescued at Los Hervideros

A man was seriously injured on Saturday after falling several metres from the rocks at Los Hervideros.

Lanzarote wine harvest starts this month

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Lanzarote’s wine harvest, known as la vendimia, will begin this month. It’s a critical time for one of the island’s most important products.

How to be safe on Lanzarote’s beaches

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As the summer season approaches its peak, Lanzarote’s beaches will be busier than ever, and with World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25th, there’s no better time to address safety matters.

Lanzarote’s Water War

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The dispute between Lanzarote’s Water Consortium and Canal Gestión has escalated, with no rapid resolution in sight.

“Lanzarote’s should be quality, not numbers”

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In Part Two of the interview we carried out with Cabildo President Oswaldo Betancort in May we address the hot topics of tourism and housing.

“We don’t want to grow, we want to improve”

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José Juan Cruz has been the mayor of Tías since 2019 and also served in the same position from 1995 to 2011. “Pepe Juan”, as he’s known to almost everyone in the town, has long experience of governing a council area that includes some of the loveliest rural areas of Lanzarote as well as its biggest and oldest resort, Puerto del Carmen. We chatted to him last month.

Reader’s Letters – July 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 July edition.

Meeting dietary requirements on Lanzarote

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Lanzarote islanders lived for centuries on a natural diet based on cereals, pulses, fresh fruit and vegetables, goat’s milk and meat, wine and fish. In addition, the island has always welcomed new ingredients and new flavours from across the seas.

Traditional taste with Lanzarote’s new cookbook

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Food is becoming an increasingly important element of Lanzarote’s appeal, and the launch of a new book, “Traditional Cookery of Lanzarote” is only likely to increase that importance.

Lanzarote’s Special Craft Beers

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Long famous for its wine, Lanzarote is now the most important of the Canary Islands for craft beer production, with three well-established microbreweries producing a tempting range of high-quality beers. We spoke to the island’s three pioneer brewers last month.

New compulsory requirement for drivers in Spain

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Every motorist on Lanzarote must carry certain items in their vehicle by law. One of those things, a v16 emergency light that is placed on the roof of the car in case of emergency, will be compulsory in a few months. Here’s the full list, and some other items that are highly recommended.

Lanzarote Airport and E-Gates

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In May, the UK government announced that British travellers would be able to use e-gates when travelling to EU countries.