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Thousands of spectators enjoy the Arrecife Carnival Parade

Arrecife was treated to one of the most highly anticipated days of the Carnival calendar on yesterday, as the carnival parade brought thousands onto the streets.

Arrecife’s grand carnival parade tonight

Get your costumes ready… Arrecife’s carnival parade, the first and biggest on the island, will take place tonight, the most intense, noisy and colourful experience in Lanzarote’s calendar.

Arrecife crowned its carnival queen on Thursday night

Arrecife crowned its carnival queen on Thursday night. The winner was Aynara Elvira, who showed off a costume titled “You Can Feel It In The Air”

Day Carnivals in Arrecife this Saturday

Arrecife’s carnival is now fully underway and the capital will be absolutely buzzing on Saturday, as costumed revellers head into town to dance and drink the afternoon away. They’ll be joined by tourists from two large cruisers, so if you’re like crowds, spectacle and a lively atmosphere, you know where to come.

New lighting unveiled along Arrecife’s La Arena Promenade

Residents and visitors can now enjoy a safer and more picturesque stroll along the La Arena beachfront, following the installation of a new lighting by Arrecife Ayuntamiento.

Arrecife municipal bus service on track to transport 600,000 passengers in 2026

Arrecife’s municipal bus service is set to surpass 600,000 passengers this year, following another annual rise. Guaguas Urbanas recorded 582,395 passengers in 2025 – a 4% increase on the previous year’s total of 560,352, according to Diario de Lanzarote.

Runaway bus drives through building in Arrecife

The offices of Lanzarote Bus were evacuated yesterday after a runaway bus damaged the building they are located in.

Arrecife and Puerto del Rosario form partnership to boost cruise tourism

The mayors of Arrecife and Puerto del Rosario have formalised a strategic partnership to jointly promote their cities as premier cruise destinations.

Arrecife signs agreement with MSC cruises until 2028

MSC Cruises, one of Europe's largest cruise operators, has formally agreed to increase its passenger volumes and maintain Arrecife as a home port until at least 2028.

National Police arrest burglar in Arrecife days after prison release

Agents from the National Police in Arrecife have arrested a known repeat offender for an alleged burglary of home. The arrest came just four days after the individual was released from prison, where he had been serving a sentence for similar crimes.