Latest Lanzarote News

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.
Read more

More Stories

Parrot Rescued as Fire Claims Several Animals Near Tahiche

Lanzarote Hunting Season to Open on August 16th

Agriculture, Livestock and Fishing Fair Returns to Teguise This Weekend

Calima arrives in Lanzarote

Lanzarote awoke this morning to find itself veiled in a calima, with blurry horizons and mountains barely visible through a haze of airborne dust.
Read more

More Than Just a Drink: Why The Beach Pub is the Heart of the Promenade

,
What makes a great holiday bar? Is it the view? The drinks? The music? At The Beach Pub in Puerto del Carmen, they have realised that it is actually the combination of all three, wrapped up in a genuinely laid-back package.
Read more

UD Lanzarote slipping away

,
UD Lanzarote went into the new year in second spot in the RFEF 3 (fifth tier) but a run of 10 games with just seven points in the bag has seen them plummet down to mid table.
Read more

Selling your property in Lanzarote? Here’s what to avoid

, ,
Selling your property in Lanzarote? Erardo Ferrer of Lanzarote Abogados tells you how to avoid lastminute surprises with a legal review beforehand.
Read more

Reader’s Letters – April 2026

,
Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the April edition.
Read more

Insect arrivals on Lanzarote

, ,
A swarm of locusts on Lanzarote made national news in late February, while hundreds of residents and tourists also had encounters with the large grasshoppers. And there may be more insect arrivals to come…
Read more

Lanzarote’s water at a crossroads

,
On Lanzarote, water is history, and the island is at a crucial point in that history, with the possibility of new operators and an increase in water tariffs.
Read more

Canary Islands feeling the effects of war

,
Last month’s headlines were dominated by news of the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran, starting a war for which no clear reason has yet been provided, and with no apparent plan for what happens afterwards.
Read more

Puerto del Carmen turns forty shades of green

,
If you happened to be strolling along the seafront in Puerto del Carmen last month, you could have been forgiven for thinking you’d accidentally teleported to Dublin. For three glorious days, the Old Town harbour was painted in forty shades of green as the resort hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival.
Read more

Costa Teguise bus station opening delayed

The opening of the new bus interchange at Costa Teguise is being delayed by a land ownership issue.
Read more

Yellow alerts for wind, calima and rough seas in Lanzarote

Yellow alerts for wind, rough seas and calima conditions have been issued for this Monday, with the calima warning extending until Tuesday night.
Read more

Spanish airport handlers announce strike

1,600 airport handling staff will strike this week, affecting Spanish airports.
Read more

Construction controversy in Costa Teguise

Residents of the Playa Bastian complex in Costa Teguise have complained about the construction of two stone shelters in one of the parks leading to the beach.
Read more

Applications for Mancha Blanca crafts fair now open

Applications are now open for stalls at this year’s Craft Fair in Mancha Blanca, the most important crafting event on Lanzarote.
Read more

Why Bike Sensations is the Cyclist’s First Stop

,
Whether you are a complete beginner looking for a leisurely ride along the boulevard or a seasoned pro seeking the ultimate training route, everything starts with the right bike. In Puerto del Carmen, that journey begins at Bike Sensations. More than just a rental shop, it has been a trusted name on the island for years, serving as the perfect hub for two-wheeled exploration.
Read more