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Natalia Sasu and Herminio Fernández win 30th El Río Swim Crossing

The annual swim between Lanzarote and La Graciosa celebrated its 30th edition last Saturday.

Natalia Sasu and Herminio Fernández win 30th El Río Swim Crossing

The annual swim between Lanzarote and La Graciosa celebrated its 30th edition last Saturday.

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Control your dogs!

The lack of facilities for dog owners on Lanzarote has been highlighted by an article published in La Voz de Lanzarote, complaining about the presence of dogs on Famara beach.

Lanzarote focussed on post-Covid tourism recovery

Last week, the Cabildo President, Minister of Tourism, CEOs of Art & Culture and the Lanzarote Foreign Promotion Society held nearly 50 meetings at the Madrid International Tourism Fair (FITUR 2022), with the aim of post-Covid tourism recovery.

Yaiza Ayuntamiento spend €172,000 on public lighting

The Yaiza Ayuntamiento, with a budget of €172,000, are carrying out work to replace streets lights in several areas around Playa Blanca.

Arrecife restores the Castillo de San Gabriel

The Arrecife Ayuntamiento have completed the removal of graffiti along the Puente de las Bolas and surrounding area of the Castillo de San Gabriel.

RIP, Don Carlos

Carlos Manrique, the younger brother of César, died this Sunday at the age of 96. He had suffered heart problems and undergone surgery in Las Palmas recently, but died of other complications after his return.

Pateras continue

Three pateras (boats carrying migrants) with a total of 163 people on board were intercepted off the coast of Lanzarote on Saturday.

Over the peak

The wave of Omicron infections on the Canaries now appears to have peaked, according to the director of the Canarian Health Service.

Tragic death at Charco del Palo

A 37-year-old man drowned on Wednesday after entering the sea at Charco del Palo, near Mala, in an attempt to retrieve a bale of cannabis that had been spotted floating off shore.

Pay the toll

The Yaiza Ayuntamiento reminded non-residends that to drive and park at Papagayo beaches, they must pay by card only.

Zip It!

You’re driving on a dual carriageway on Lanzarote when you become aware that one of the lanes ahead is closed. What do you do? If you’re British or Spanish, the chances are that you’ll merge into the open lane, or stay put if you’re already in it. If you see a car going past right to the front of the closed lane, you’re likely to feel annoyed and see them as queue jumpers.

Bishop bother

The Bishop of Tenerife has been widely criticised once again, after comparing homosexuality to alcoholism.

Marching orders for test centre

Arrecife Ayuntamiento has ordered the Lanzarote Health Services to move the drive-in Covid testing centre that is currently located at the Recinto Ferial near the Cabildo building.

The Calima returns

AEMET have issued yellow dust and wind warnings starting today and running through to tomorrow as well.

Vandals investigated

Teguise Local Police are investigating after a wave of vandalism in La Villa de Teguise, Tahiche and Costa Teguise over the weekend.

Yellow wind warning this Tuesday

Seemingly on the tail end of last weeks Calima, AEMET have issued a yellow wind warning for this Tuesday. You can expect a good chance of rain again as well.