Latest Lanzarote News

San Bartolomé renames square in honour of Bodegas El Grifo’s 250th Anniversary
NewsIn a special ceremony held on Thursday this week, San Bartolomé Ayuntamiento paid tribute to Bodegas El Grifo by officially renaming a municipal square in honour of the company's 250th anniversary.

San Bartolomé renames square in honour of Bodegas El Grifo’s 250th Anniversary
NewsIn a special ceremony held on Thursday this week, San Bartolomé Ayuntamiento paid tribute to Bodegas El Grifo by officially renaming a municipal square in honour of the company's 250th anniversary.
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Travellers’ Register “working normally”
NewsThe Travellers' Register launched by Spain's Ministry of the Interior last Monday is functioning “normally” according to the department. Over 112,000 businesses have signed up to the SES Hospedajes platform in the first week.

Driver had to be freed from vehicle after crash near Matagorda
NewsA van driver had to be extracted from her vehicle by firemen following a collision on the LZ-40 road near Matagorda yesterday.

Cockfighters’ appeal dismissed
NewsA Canarian Court has dismissed an appeal against Sergeant Gloria Moreno of the Guardia Civil's Seprona department.

Arrecife Christmas Events Programme 2024
NewsArrecife Ayuntamiento have published this year’s Christmas events programme. Here it is in English.

Yellow alert for high seas on Lanzarote from tonight
NewsLanzarote has been placed on a yellow alert for high seas from 9pm tonight (Monday 9th) until midday on Tuesday 10th.

Cruise ships would bring “positive economic profits” to Playa Blanca
NewsA survey by Puertos Canarios states that the arrival of cruise ships at Playa Blanca would bring “positive economic profits”. With just 20 stopovers a year, the survey claims that around one million Euros would be left in Playa Blanca.

Three taken to hospital in car crash
NewsTwo people had to be extracted from their vehicle after it flipped over on the Costa Teguise/Arrecife roundabout this morning.

5-star cycle tours with Bike Sensations
NewsThe Bike Sensations rental and cycle tour company have earned a reputation for their professional service and quality tours across Lanzarote. Here’s what some of their customers have had to say about their popular Lanzarote e-bike tours.

Two Pelicans visit La Graciosa
NewsLa Graciosa's harbour was visited by two pelicans yesterday, causing interest among locals and tourists.

Car falls from drop and catches fire in Playa Blanca
NewsA car fell from a two-metre drop and caught fire last night at Playa Blanca.

This weekend’s road closures on Lanzarote
NewsToday's Lanzarote Marathon and the return of the Virgin of Dolores from Arrecife to Mancha Blanca on Sunday are likely to lead to road closures.

Woman rescued after falling on Montaña Guardilama
NewsA woman hiker was rescued yesterday after falling on Montaña Guardilama.

Gran Canaria’s Mogán resort introduces Spain’s first tourist council tax
NewsA Canarian tourist resort has become the first local council in Spain to impose a tourist tax.

Today is a public holiday
NewsToday, Friday 6th December, is a public holiday in Spain. Added to the weekend, this forms a “puente” (bridge) – a long weekend when many people take a short holiday.

Marathon weekend in Costa Teguise
NewsLanzarote's oldest distance sporting event, the Font Vella International Lanzarote Marathon, will take place this weekend in Costa Teguise.