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Huge peaceful protest against mass tourism in Arrecife

Thousands of people assembled in Arrecife today to join the demonstrations against mass tourism that took place on all eight Canary Islands, as well as in Madrid, London and Berlin.

Mass tourism demonstration starts today at noon

The mass tourism demonstration will start today, April 20th, at midday in Arrecife. We’ll be attending for an online report later today – here’s the route of the march.

Motorcyclist seriously injured after a fall in Caleta de Famara

The emergency services were called to the LZ-402 in Caleta de Famara yesterday, after reports that a motorcyclist had been seriously injured in a fall.

Vandalism and violence at La Santa migrant youth hostel

Calls have increased for the closure of the Albergue (Hostel) at La Santa after several incidents of vandalism and violence.

Water cuts across Lanzarote

Canal Gestión, the company in charge of Lanzarote’s water management, have reported water cuts across several municipalities on Lanzarote today.

Cabildo withdraws tourist places

The Cabildo's planning department have withdrawn 1,348 tourist places that never materialized.

Support for mass tourism demonstration grows

Several ecological organisations have added their support to the demonstration agaisnt mass tourism that will take place in Arrecife on Saturday.

Lanzarote hosts the Agrocanarias Wine Competition

A total of 230 wines from 60 wineries have participated in this year’s Agrocanarias Wine Competition, organised by the Canarian Institute of Agri-Food Quality, and hosted at the Jameos del Agua.

Give a little whistle tourism demonstration video

A fascinating video has been released calling locals to attend the April 20th demonstrations against over-development and mass tourism on all eight Canary islands.

British tourists bring most money but spend less

A recent survey by the Canarian Institute of Statistics shows that British tourists account for almost half of tourist spending on Lanzarote, but that individually they spend less than Scandinavian, Dutch and German visitors.