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70-year-old Dutch tourist rescued at Caldera Blanca

A 70-year-old Dutch tourist was rescued from the Caldera Blanca volcano yesterday after suffering an injury.

Calls for better ways to warn tourists about adverse weather on Lanzarote

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The tragic death of two bathers at Famara beach last month has prompted calls for better ways to warn tourists of the dangers of certain beaches and risky weather conditions.

Deadline for Lanzarote’s Water Management Company

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December 12th is the deadline for Canal Gestión Lanzarote, the island’s main water supplier, to find another company willing to take over the contract for Lanzarote’s water supply.

Planning problems for homeowners on Lanzarote

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Home-owners on Lanzarote can sometimes find themselves penalised for the smallest of planning infractions. Erardo Ferrer, of Lanzarote Lawyers, explains how to prevent problems, and how to deal with potential complaints.

UD Lanzarote Invincible At Home

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Unión Deportiva Lanzarote have won all of their five home matches in RFEF 3 (fifth tier) this season at their stadium Ciudad Deportiva in Arrecife and this has propelled them up the league table, writes Ian Lane.

Canarian Government’s controversial law will radically effect holiday rental owners on Lanzarote

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On November 12th, the Canarian Government passed the Law of Sustainable Planning of the Use of Tourist Accommodation, the controversial law that will radically affect holiday rental (VV) owners and town halls on the island.

Reader’s Letters – December 2025

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Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the December edition.

115 affordable homes to be made available in Lanzarote

115 homes on Lanzarote will be made available from a new state-owned housing agency.

Hang glider rescued in Órzola

A hang glider pilot was rescued from the Playa de la Cantería in Órzola yesterday morning with multiple injuries.

Don’t Miss Spain’s El Gordo Lottery

Spain's iconic Christmas lottery, El Gordo (The Fat One), returns on 22nd December, once again marking the unofficial start of the festive season for the entire nation.