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Arrecife taxis arrange cruise shifts to guarantee services for locals

Arrecife taxi drivers have reached an agreement to operate shifts that guarantee services for local residents when high numbers of cruise tourists arrive at the island.

Socialists criticise Arrecife’s spending on festivities and concerts

Arrecife Socialists have once more criticised the spending of the city’s Mayor, Yonathan de León, on festivities and concerts.

Arrecife En Vivo music festival continues this evening

Arrecife En Vivo, the capital’s oldest music festival, continues this evening, with the third of four street parades that encompass four venues and four bands.

Arrecife Intensifies Crackdown on Drug Use and Sales in Public Spaces

Arrecife Local Police is escalating its fight against the use and sale of narcotics in the city's parks and public areas, deploying reinforced patrols and advanced resources to ensure public safety.

Arrecife installs Christmas lights early

The festive transformation of Lanzarote's capital has officially begun. Arrecife Ayuntamiento has started the installation of its Christmas lighting, promising a display that will feature new elements and, for the first time, bring the festive spirit directly to the entrances of the city's neighbourhoods.

Cruises to Arrecife in October 2025

Arrecife will welcome 20 cruise ships this October, bringing a maximum of just over 40,000 passengers to Lanzarote’s capital.

Socialists demand apology over de León comment about the party

Lanzarote’s Socialists have demanded an apology from Arrecife Mayor Yonathan de León, who claimed that “sexually abusing women in brothels was intrinsic to the Socialist party” during a council meeting last week.

Billy Caper’s Fabulous Fair!

More than 20,000 people enjoyed Billy Capers' Fabulous Fair in Arrecife at the start of September.

Arrecife Projected to Welcome 800,000 Passengers Annually by 2028

Arrecife is projected to handle 800,000 cruise passengers per year by 2028. This figure would represent a staggering 40% of all cruise traffic across the eastern Canary Islands, encompassing ports in Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura.

Arrecife Local Police Issue Fines for Drugs and Licence Breaches

In an effort to bolster public safety, officers from the Arrecife Local Police conducted a series of targeted operations across the city's nightlife hubs over the weekend.