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Guide to Spain’s new EES and ETIAS schemes

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The launch dates are firming up for the introduction of the EES and ETIAS schemes, which will change things for non-EU citizens entering Spain, including Lanzarote’s most important market, the British.

Hunting season begins on Lanzarote

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We’re now in Lanzarote’s hunting season, an increasingly controversial period when pet owners should take extra care in rural areas.

Reader’s Letters – September 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 September edition.

Back To School For Canaries

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Schoolchildren in the Canaries will be heading back to their studies on September 9th after those long, lazy, wonderful summer holidays.

Mancha Blanca celebrations this month in Lanzarote

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On 13th September, Lanzarote will gather in the village of Mancha Blanca to celebrate the island’s only official miracle and pay tribute to the mysterious Lady of the Volcanoes.

Archaeologists are uncovering Lanzarote’s past

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Archaeologists have discovered what could be the oldest water cistern on Lanzarote at the ancient settlement of El Bebedero.

Lanzarote’s wine harvest worries

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Lanzarote's 2025 wine harvest is the lowest poorest of the century so far, with fewer than 600,000 kilogrammes likely to be gathered. Meanwhile, another serious threat has emerged on Tenerife.

Throwing Shade In All The Right Places – One Blind At A Time

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If there’s one constant on Lanzarote – it’s the sunshine – and every visitor has looked for shade at one time or another. Richard and Shelley at AMU Blinds Lanzarote (blindslanzarote.es) recognised this and decided to bring their expertise to the island. We spoke to them last month.

New Website, Same Great Taste with Event And Catering Solutions Lanzarote

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Planning a special event in Lanzarote should be exciting, not stressful. Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate anniversary dinner on your villa terrace, a vibrant birthday BBQ, or a magical wedding reception, private chef Nerina and her catering service has just made your vision easier to realise than ever before.

Dog on the runway at Lanzarote Airport causes delays

A loose dog caused delays of up to half an hour at Lanzarote’s César Manrique airport yesterday.