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What’s On This Weekend on Lanzarote?

Keep in touch with what’s happening on Lanzarote this weekend.

What’s On This Weekend on Lanzarote?

Keep in touch with what’s happening on Lanzarote this weekend.

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Drug gang arrested

National Police have arrested members of a drug ring operating between Lanzarote and Portugal.

51-year-old mystery in Arrecife

Five bodies were exhumed at Arrecife cemetery yesterday in an attempt to solve a 51-year-old tragedy.

Cyclist evacuated from La Graciosa

A rescue helicopter was mobilised to rescue a cyclist on La Graciosa yesterday.

Your Ideal Holiday Home in Lanzarote: Bungalow in Playa Blanca

Lanzarote Agents is pleased to present this exceptional opportunity to own a charming, detached bungalow in a tranquil residential complex in Playa Blanca.

Ex-president of the Balearic Islands debates tourism in the Canaries

The ex-president of the Balearic Islands, Francina Armengol, was guest of honour at a debate on Tuesday night about the future of tourism in the Canaries. Organised by the Socialist Party, the event took place at the Fondeadero Centre in Puerto del Carmen.

Water cuts in 37 Lanzarote towns and villages

Wednesday saw water cuts in 37 towns and villages, as Lanzarote's water crisis continues.

Canary Islands received over 1 million foreign tourists a month

For the first time in its history, the Canary Islands have received more than one million foreign tourists per month for over a year.

Unemployment on Lanzarote falls by 300 people in September

Unemployment on Lanzarote fell by 4% in September as 309 people came off of unemployment benefits, according to data from the Canary Islands Employment Observatory (Obecan).

€1.5 million to improve Lanzarote’s waste disposal services

The Canarian Government has granted €1.5 million to Lanzarote to be used to improve the island’s waste disposal services.

Lanzarote presents its Tourism Awards

Lanzarote presented its annual Tourism Awards in Playa Blanca last night. Cabildo President Oswaldo Betancort hosted the event, which was attended by Canarian Tourism Minister Jessica de León.

Lanzarote leads Canaries for Living Wills

Almost 2,000 Lanzarote residents have prepared living wills, setting out their wishes in the case of serious illness or disability. The island has more holders of living wills than any of the other Canary Islands.

Tías presents annual Tourism Awards

An award was presented to Wenceslao Gil Tejera, a veteran waiter who has spent 46 years serving at the Hotel Fariones. Restaurant owner Miguel Santos Ortiz was also recognised for his dedication to good food and wine, with a focus on local products.

Airport chaos continues in Lanzarote

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66 Ryanair passengers travelling to Knock Airport in Ireland were forced to miss their flight last month due to shortages of border control staff at César Manrique Airport.

Tourist centre staff to dress Manrique style

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Workers at Lanzarote's CACTs will once again be seen wearing the uniforms that César Manrique designed for them.

Walks and waggy tails

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Did you know that you don't need to be a resident to walk the dogs at SARA? Many tourists also make the trip up to the shelter in Tahiche to help out, often pairing it with a trip to César Manrique's famous house nearby.