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How To Explore Lanzarote Without a Car

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Don’t fancy booking a hire car for your next holiday on Lanzarote? No problem! The island’s buses - known locally as guaguas - unlocks the island's most magical corners.

Spain Introduces New Prescription Charges Law

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Last month, Spain introduced a new prescriptions law aimed at reducing the cost of vital drugs and medicines for residents with lower incomes.

Donating Blood on Lanzarote

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Last year, Spain lifted the rule that prevented anyone who had spent more than six months in the UK between 1980 and 1996 from donating blood. We went to the Dr José Molina Orosa Hospital to try and leave a deposit.

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

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

Drinking tap water on Lanzarote

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Visitors and new arrivals to Lanzarote have often wondered how safe it is to drink the tap water on the island. Last month, a group of experts provided the answer.

The Truth About Squatting In Lanzarote

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Erardo Ferrer of Lanzarote Abogados tackles the issue of squatting.

Latest News

Dani Febles returns to UD Lanzarote for another season14/09/2026 - 10:53 am
Dani Febles recently signed up for another season with UD Lanzarote. After several years playing around the world, the Venezuelan-born winger is now settled on Lanzarote. We met up with him last month.
Calima arrives on Lanzarote14/09/2026 - 10:35 am
Lanzarote has awoken to landscapes of blurred horizons and fuzzy mountains this morning, as the predicted calima arrives on the island.
Beyond the Boulevard: Discovering Lanzarote from the Saddle14/09/2026 - 9:20 am
Puerto del Carmen is a natural starting point for cycling adventures, giving riders the opportunity to follow the coast, reach volcanic landscapes and explore further afield.
Making the Most of Lanzarote’s Volcanic Landscape in the Garden14/09/2026 - 9:20 am
From black and red picón to volcanic rocks and drought-tolerant planting, Lanzarote’s natural landscape can provide inspiration for gardens designed around the island’s climate.
British man found dead at home in Costa Teguise14/09/2026 - 8:22 am
Emergency services were called to a property in Costa Teguise on Monday morning, where a 75-year-old British man was found dead.
Body found at Mancha Blanca festival14/09/2026 - 8:18 am
An investigation is under way after the body of a young man was discovered behind the stage at the Mancha Blanca festival on Sunday evening.
Yaiza showcases handcrafted works at Mancha Blanca Craft Fair14/09/2026 - 8:12 am
Yaiza is displaying around 20 handmade pieces created by students from its traditional empleita workshops, highlighting efforts to preserve Lanzarote’s craft heritage.