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It’s a Barbie World!

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The Castillo de Santa Barbara has watched over the old town of Teguise for 400 years – an unmissable landmark perched on top of an ancient volcano. However, it will soon be more unmissable than ever after a local councillor announced plans to paint it hot pink and rename it Saint Barbie's Castle.

Uga wall protest

Uga residents have protested at the demolition of a wall outside the church of San Isidro Labrador.

Do British tourists need a letter of invitation?

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Do you really need a letter of invitation to stay with friends or family in Lanzarote? Don't panic... In this article we explain all the details of the regulation.

Lanzarote facing “a difficult summer”

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Lanzarote faces “a difficult summer” if the current drought continues, according to the Canarian President.

Readers’ Letters – April 2024

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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 April edition.

A matter of life and death

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Many foreign residents on Lanzarote have discovered that post-death procedures and customs are slightly different on Lanzarote. But they are also something that many will have to face up to at some point. We spoke to Funeraria Arroyo about the process.

Feathered can-openers

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Lanzarote ravens are the first in the world to be scientifically observed opening cans with their beaks. We spoke to one of the scientists who helped make the discovery.

18 Holes of Fun

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Indoor Crazy Minigolf, on Puerto del Carmens seafront, has been open for a year now. The only 18-hole course on the island, it’s small but perfectly formed and a fun way for adults and families to pass a bit of time.

Never alone at sea

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Melquiades Romero is a captain on the boats which ferry passengers from Lanzarote to La Graciosa and back five times every day. He's a Graciosero born and bred, and a skipper for the Lineas Romero company that has connected the islands for over fifty years. We spoke to him.

Tackling the housing crisis

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The Canarian Government has approved a new housing bill that seeks to “respond to the principal problem” of housing on the islands during an acute housing crisis.