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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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The Best Wedding Guest You’ll Ever Hire? Flower Power!

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Planning a Lanzarote wedding or event? Flower Power’s decoration service provides stunning, sustainable floral designs and even rents you beautiful plants to transform your venue.

Your Guided Gateway to Lanzarote by Bike

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Exploring a new destination on two wheels offers a sense of freedom and connection that is hard to beat. For visitors to Lanzarote, joining a guided bike tour is arguably the smartest way to achieve this, combining local expertise with curated routes. Bike Sensations has built a sterling reputation for delivering exactly that, with a variety of daily tours that reveal the island’s true character.

Lanzarote remains under yellow weather alerts today

Lanzarote remains under a yellow alert for winds, and another yellow alert for calima conditions (suspended dust) has been added until midnight tonight.

Man found guilty of manslaughter of British citizen in Costa Teguise

A German man has been found guilty of the manslaughter of a British citizen after throwing him from the terrace of a shopping centre during a fight in Costa Teguise in May 2023.

Canarian film & TV income doubles in 2025

The Canary Islands earned 427 million from film and TV productions last year, more than twice the amount of the previous year.

Autónomos protest again next Monday in Arrecife

Self-employed workers (autónomos) will once again demonstrate in Arrecife on Monday the 2nd March.

St. Patrick’s Day 2026 Bar Events in Puerto del Carmen

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St. Patrick's Day on Lanzarote is more than just a fantastic afternoon. The festive spirit lasts all week, with many visitors arriving specifically for the days leading up to the Saint’s Day. Here’s what you can expect from some of Puerto del Carmen’s most popular Irish pubs:

A tribute to last year’s Irish award winners in Puerto del Carmen

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Every year at the St. Patrick’s Day Festival, five local Irish figures are chosen to be awarded on the main stage in recognition of their work and commitment to the Irish and Canarian communities in Lanzarote.

Canary Detect: Lanzarote’s Leading Leak Detection Service

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A hidden water leak can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. The first sign of trouble is a shockingly high water bill, by which point hundreds or even thousands of euros have already been wasted. For six years, one local company has been on a mission to change that. Canary Detect, known locally as “The Leaky Finders,” are transforming leak detection on Lanzarote.

Living with Parkinson’s in Lanzarote: “You are not alone”

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A Lanzarote association that aims to support families affected by Parkinson’s is stepping up to the next level.

Life Is A Fiesta: Interview Tías’s Councillor for Fiestas and Commerce

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Carnival and St. Patrick’s Day will fill the streets this spring, but on Lanzarote, smaller celebrations take place all year round. We met Miriam Hernández at Tías Ayuntamiento to chat about this important aspect of the island’s cultural life.

Genesis Center: Innovation In Health & Regenerative Medicine

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For over three decades, Dr. Javier Ramones, an orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist, has dedicated his life to public and private medicine with a clear purpose: to offer hope and regeneration beyond conventional treatment.

Astonishing satellite image shows just how green Lanzarote is

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An astonishing satellite photo taken in late January shows how the winter rains and sunshine have turned Lanzarote into a temporary oasis, transforming the usually drab brown island into a brilliant green jewel.

Spain’s government passes decree that could grant residency to over 500,000 immigrants

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Spain’s government has passed a decree that could grant residency to more than 500,000 immigrants who are currently in an irregular situation in Spain.

Spain announces rental tax incentives

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Spain’s government announced various measures aimed at alleviating the country’s housing crisis last month, chief among them being 100% tax credit on profits for landlords who renew rental contracts without increasing the rent.