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Calls for EES scheme suspension

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Many passengers arriving at Lanzarote’s César Manrique Airport continue to experience long queues and delays following the introduction of the EES scheme. But Lanzarote is not alone…

Controlling the tourist crowds on Lanzarote

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More and more tourists are heading to Lanzarote’s wild areas, and the island is feeling the strain.

Reader’s Letters – May 2026

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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 May edition.

Social housing ready to go in Arrecife

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The three blocks of social housing in Los Geranios, Arrecife will be completed this year, hopefully alleviating the housing crisis and reviving an area that has fallen into neglect.

Froggie apocalypse in Haría

Croaking choruses, annoyed neighbours and impaled corpses – it’s all been going on in David Riebold’s Garden in Haría.

UD Lanzarote enter the final stretch of the season

With just four matches remaining, Lanzarote’s hopes of a playoff finish are all but extinguished as they sit in eighth position, seven points away from the chance of extending their season beyond the 10th May.

230kg of illegally caught fish seized in La Graciosa

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A major crackdown on illegal fishing within the protected waters of the La Graciosa has resulted in the seizure of 230 kilograms of fish.

Hotel rates in Lanzarote climb 11% in March

Hotel rates in Lanzarote rose to an average of 160.5 euros per night in March, a rise of 11.3% compared to the same month last year, according to new data from the Lanzarote Data Centre.

Two Lanzarote wines claim double gold at Frankfurt International Trophy

D.O. Lanzarote is celebrating after two wines from Bodega La Geria secured gold medals at the 2026 Frankfurt International Trophy. Manto Malvasía Volcánica Seco and Manto Tinto 3 Meses Barrica both earned top honours at the prestigious competition in Germany.

Over 600 Women Join Lanzarote’s Menopause Workshops

More than 600 women have already taken part in the “Let’s Talk About Menopause” workshops, an initiative from Lanzarote’s Health Department. Held monthly, the sessions have become a gathering place where women can access accurate information and practical tools to navigate the menopause transition.