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No new rules affecting tourists in Lanzarote despite Daily Express claims

The Daily Express recently claimed that “new rules” that do not exist will affect tourists to Lanzarote.

No new rules affecting tourists in Lanzarote despite Daily Express claims

The Daily Express recently claimed that “new rules” that do not exist will affect tourists to Lanzarote.

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Chinese celebration

Today, Puerto del Carmen is the venue for Tías's Festival of Chinese Culture and Arts , which begins at 5pm with a parade from the Tourist Information office on Avenida de las Playas to the Plaza del Varadero in the old town harbour.

Tuna in mojo with papas arrugadas

Mojo sauce is not just a great dip – it's also perfect for an adobo, or marinade. This recipe is a local classic, especially during summer when bonito or skipjack tuna is plentiful and often cheap. Papas bonitas are expensive, but the exquisite…

Hotel fraudster arrested

Guardia Civil officers have arrested a 44-year-old British man who stayed in three separate hotels in Costa Teguise and left without paying the bills.

Tías presents mobility plan

Tías Ayuntamiento yesterday presented its new Sustainable Mobility Plan for 2022 to 2030, which will give increasing priority to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.

The end of the Telamon

The wreck of Telamon, between Arrecife and Costa Teguise, is finally being dismantled and removed by a scrap metal company.

Hybrid buses at Timanfaya

Lanzarote's Centres of Arts, Culture and Tourism (CACT) have announced the purchase of six hybrid buses that are expected to start operating on the Ruta de los Volcanes in Timanfaya next year. The buses cost €1.57 million, €350,000…

Patera intercepted

Salvamar, the air-sea rescue service, has intercepted a patera (boat carrying migrants) off the Lanzarote coast this morning, and the service is seeking two more vessels.

Road closed

A rainshower early this morning has caused the road from Arrecife to San Bartolomé to be temporarily closed, affecting traffic heading from the capital to the hilltop town.

A year on

At eleven minutes past three today it will be exactly a year since the eruption in La Palma commenced.

Funeral plans

Spain’s prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, will not attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth in London today. Instead, he will send his foreign minister, José Manuel Albares.

Wedding designer burglary foiled

Burglars broke into the San Bartolomé atelier of wedding dress designer Oswaldo Machín on Sunday morning, but were scared off by a neighbour before they could steal anything.

The best cycling view on Lanzarote

Papagayo beaches are some of the most picturesque beaches on the island. And mountain bikers love them. Check out the stunning photos from cyclists:

Van fire

Fire fighters were called to an incident in Arrecife at 7am this morning.

Open on 11/11

The Arrecife Open Mall will open on Friday, November 11th, it has been announced.

Playa Honda puts pedestrians first

The Cabildo has given 2.4 million to Playa Honda to help improve the situation for pedestrians in the three of the main streets in the town.