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Travesía Playas de Papagayo Celebrates 15th Anniversary
NewsThe Travesía Playas de Papagayo swim race is set to return for its fifteenth edition this Saturday, October 18th.

Travesía Playas de Papagayo Celebrates 15th Anniversary
NewsThe Travesía Playas de Papagayo swim race is set to return for its fifteenth edition this Saturday, October 18th.
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Just over 1000 babies born on Lanzarote in 2024
NewsJust over 1,000 babies will be born on Lanzarote in 2024, showing a slight drop in the birth rate on the island.

First stone laid for 67 new apartments in Arrecife
NewsCanarian President Fernando Clavijo attended the ceremony for the laying of the first stone for 67 new apartments in Arrecife on Friday.

Firemen free woman after car crash in Tias
NewsA woman had to be freed from a vehicle by firemen on Friday evening after an accident involving two vehicles on the LZ-40 road from the airport to Puerto del Carmen.

Swing into the weekend at Crazy Minigolf Lanzarote
NewsThe Crazy Minigolf Lanzarote course on Puerto del Carmen’s seafront is a hit with all ages and is the only 18-hole course in the resort. Swing into the weekend with a challenging game of minigolf with stunning views of the sea to match.

Is Lanzarote the key to life on Mars?
NewsA team of international researchers believe that the minerals and microorganisms they discovered in Lanzarote lava tubes could help in the search for life on Mars, BBC Wildlife magazine reports.

Dr José Molina Orosa Hospital celebrates 35th anniversary
NewsThe 35th anniversary of the Dr José Molina Orosa Hospital was celebrated last night at the auditorium in Jameos del Agua.

Man arrested for running illegal marijuana plantation in Lanzarote
NewsThe National Police have arrested a man, with no previous offences, as the alleged perpetrator of running an illegal marijuana plantation on the island.

Fines issued for illegal dumping in Arrecife
NewsThe security cameras that Arrecife Council installed to monitor rubbish containers have already resulted in 16 fines for illegal dumping.

Playa Blanca residents surprised by small hailstorm
NewsPlaya Blanca residents were surprised by a small hailstorm yesterday, despite temperatures in the high 20s.

Lanzarote’s salt wins two gold medals at Agrocanarias 2024
NewsLocal company, Salinas de Janubio, is celebrating winning two awards for their salt at the Agrocanarias 2024 competition that was recently held in La Palma.

Rental property scammer arrested after taking thousands of euros
NewsThe Guardia Civil have arrested a 57-year-old woman residing in Tenerife as the alleged perpetrator of various property rental scams in which she received almost 5,000 euros.

An experience like no other at Nakai
NewsTake a culinary trip through Asia with the Nakai restaurant in Playa Honda – famous for their delicious Bao buns, delicate Sushi, and Pad Thai.

Descent of the Virgin next Saturday
NewsArrecife is receiving applications from believers who wish to accompany the Virgin of Los Dolores to the capital on 30th November.

Local caving clubs help clean up volcanic tubes
NewsLocal caving clubs are assisting in the cleaning of the volcanic tube leading from the Volcán de la Corona in northern Lanzarote.

Fish farms now require full environmental report
NewsThe project to install up to 56 floating cages for sea bass, tuna and dorada off the coast of Playa Honda will have to be subjected to a standard environmental assessment, the Canarian Government has ruled.