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Playa Blanca celebrates Virgen del Carmen maritime procession

Last Sunday, the maritime procession as part of the fiestas in honour of the Virgin of Carmen was held in Playa Blanca, which saw more than fifty boats and hundreds of spectators positioned along the town seafront.

Eviction request for squatters in Playa Blanca

The owners of an abandoned complex in Playa Blanca have asked Yaiza Ayuntamiento to investigate the possibility of evicting squatters and demolishing the buildings, La Voz de Lanzarote reports.

Yaiza Ayuntamiento announce Avenida de Papagayo renovation

Yaiza Ayuntamiento yesterday announced that a renovation project for the Avenida de Papagayo has been put out to tender, with a base budget of 3.3 million euros.

Papagayo Beach reopens to bathing after tanker spill

The beach was closed since last Thursday as a preventive measure due to a spill caused by a tanker. Yaiza Ayuntamiento has announced that it is now open again.

Papagayo beach closed this weekend as tests for harmful bacteria are carried out

Papagayo beach will remain closed this weekend as tests are carried out for the presence of harmful bacteria.

Playa Blanca Fiestas Del Carmen events 2025

Playa Blanca’s Fiestas Del Carmen celebrations start today and will run until Sunday, July 20th. Here is the full list of events in English.

Tanker accident at Papagayo

A tanker fell down a cliffside at Papagayo's Playa de la Cera yesterday, causing the beach to be closed off for the rest of the day.

Yorkshire terrier killed at Papagayo campsite

A Yorkshire terrier was attacked and killed by a larger dog at the Papagayo campsite on Saturday.

Yaiza hopes to open Playa Blanca sports centre in 2026

Canarias7 reports that Yaiza Council hopes to resume work on Playa Blanca’s sports pavilion shortly, with the possibility that it may open in the second half of 2026.

Stunning 3-bed villa for sale in Playa Blanca

Lanzarote Agents is proud to exclusively present this stunning and modern 3-bedroom villa, located in a peaceful residential complex just a 15-minute walk from the vibrant Marina Rubicón and all the amenities of Playa Blanca.