Burger Fest Canarias will take place at Playa Honda Urban Park on September 18 and 19, bringing burger restaurants from across the Canary Islands together as part of the town’s patron saint festivities.

San Bartolomé is hosting the two-day culinary event, which will give visitors the chance to sample burgers prepared in different styles and combinations before voting for the burger they consider the best in the Canary Islands.

The festival aims to bring together food lovers and showcase the variety of burger concepts offered by participating establishments, with a focus on the quality, innovation and individual character of each business.

Live music and entertainment

Food will form only part of the programme, with Playa Honda Urban Park also hosting interactive activities, workshops, events and musical performances throughout the weekend.

The musical line-up will include Las Mellizas, Renzzo El Selector, Fran Bernal, Los Verbenas and Checha Tambo DJ.

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A man was injured on Monday morning following a collision between a car and a truck on the LZ-34 road linking San Bartolomé and Tahíche.

The accident happened at around 8:40am. Emergency crews, including firefighters, medical teams, and Guardia Civil officers, were dispatched to the scene.

Firefighters secured the damaged vehicle and helped free the injured man from the wreckage.

Paramedics treated the man at the scene for moderate multiple contusions before transporting him by ambulance to Dr José Molina Orosa Hospital for further medical care.

The Guardia Civil also attended the incident and carried out the necessary investigation, compiling the official accident report.

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San Bartolomé Ayuntamiento has confirmed it will restore the LGBTIQ+ mural dedicated to the transgender community after it was vandalised with paint last week. Mayor Isidro Pérez confirmed the decision to La Voz, while also announcing plans for a second mural celebrating the LGBTIQ+ community.

Artist Iván Temprano, who created the damaged mural, said the artwork’s location near the sports centre leaves it particularly vulnerable to vandalism, as the area is often deserted. He suggested this increases the risk of further attacks once the mural has been restored.

In response, the council plans to commission a new LGBTIQ+ mural near the town’s secondary school. Although no official date has been set, authorities say the project will begin “soon.”

Speaking about the attack, Temprano recalled receiving negative remarks even while he was painting the mural. He stressed that the artwork contained nothing provocative, describing it as a simple depiction of people smiling and embracing.

In comments shared on social media, the artist said the vandalism appeared to be ideologically motivated by individuals who view messages of diversity and inclusion as a threat.

“The mural simply said that love conquers hate and showed people smiling and hugging one another,” he said. “I don’t understand how a message like that could provoke such a reaction. It’s difficult to believe there are still people who think this way, but clearly there are.”

Temprano also highlighted the damage done to the artwork itself but said the incident would not change his commitment to creating inclusive public art.

“I’ll continue using my art to support causes and messages centred on inclusion and respect,” he said. “Sometimes, when people try to silence a message, they end up amplifying it instead.”

The artist also addressed criticism on social media regarding the cost of the mural, clarifying that the project was funded by the Canarian Government rather than San Bartolomé council.

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The Canarian High Court of Justice has upheld almost all of the prison sentences imposed on the gang responsible for a violent home invasion in San Bartolomé in January 2016. The group, made up of eight people including the attackers and their accomplices, posed as police officers before carrying out a prolonged assault, torture, and robbery.

In a judgment written by Judge Antonio Doreste, appeals lodged by three of the convicted defendants were dismissed and they were handed sentences ranging from 5 to 18 years in prison. The convictions include attempted murder, robbery with unlawful detention, possession of prohibited weapons, and membership of a criminal organisation.

The court described the attack as exceptionally serious, noting that the main victim was tortured for around two hours. During the ordeal, he suffered repeated beatings, multiple fractures, electric shocks to his genitals, and other acts of extreme cruelty.

According to the ruling, the crime was carefully planned rather than spontaneous. The gang carried out surveillance beforehand, assigned specific roles to participants, rented vehicles, used disguises to impersonate law enforcement officers, and brought equipment to restrain their victims. The judges concluded that the group had an organised structure on the island and worked together to prepare and execute criminal activities over time.

The High Court also rejected arguments that the attempted murder conviction should be reduced to a lesser offence. It ruled that the level of violence used demonstrated eventual intent to kill, while also finding sufficient evidence to support the conviction for operating as a criminal organisation, citing its stability, division of responsibilities, and ongoing criminal purpose.

One Partial Appeal Allowed

The court partially accepted the appeal of one defendant after finding that the charge of membership of a criminal organisation had been withdrawn during the trial. As a result, that conviction and the associated sentence were overturned for that individual alone, while all of the remaining convictions were upheld.

The court reaffirmed the Provincial Court’s findings of fact, which state that at around 8:30 a.m. on 18 January 2016, four members of the gang entered the victim’s home while pretending to be officers carrying out a search linked to an alleged money laundering investigation.

The attackers tied up the homeowner and his partner before subjecting the homeowner to severe torture, including electric shocks to his genitals, in order to force him to open a safe. They stole three watches, jewellery, and other valuables before fleeing the scene.

The victim’s injuries were so severe that he died two months later.

In its judgment, the TSJC remarked that the prison sentences imposed were “lenient” given the seriousness of the offences. The court highlighted that one defendant, convicted as an accomplice, had 11 previous convictions, including one for murder. It also noted that the alleged ringleader had seven previous convictions, one of which related to the same murder case.

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San Bartolomé Ayuntamiento has launched a new initiative to encourage residents and visitors to support local businesses during the summer sales season. The campaign will run until 2 August, offering shoppers the chance to win one of eight €100 gift vouchers.

Customers who spend at least €10 at participating businesses can enter the prize draw by registering their purchase in line with the campaign rules, which are available at www.sanbartolomecomercio.com.

Mayor Isidro Pérez highlighted the importance of local commerce to the municipality’s economy, describing it as one of San Bartolomé’s key economic drivers. He said the campaign is designed to encourage spending in local shops, benefiting both businesses and the wider community.

Pérez also stressed that the initiative aims to attract both residents and visitors to shop locally during the sales period, emphasising the quality, convenience and personalised service offered by the town’s independent retailers.

Councillor for Commerce Alma González said the campaign is intended to make the sales season an opportunity to further strengthen the municipality’s commercial sector while rewarding the loyalty of customers who choose to support local businesses.

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A van burst into flames on the LZ20 road between Arrecife and San Bartolomé yesterday afternoon, with firefighters extinguishing the blaze.

The incident was reported at 5.18 pm near the site of Lanzarote Karting. Two occupants of the vehicle managed to get out in time and did not require medical treatment.

Firefighters put out the fire, which severely damaged the engine and frontal part of the van, with water.  

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Bargain hunters will be heading to the centre of the island this weekend for the San Bartolomé Feria de Saldos (Clearance Fair) which will take place in and around the Plaza de Léon y Castillo in San Bartolomé.

Organised by ACEA, the fair will feature more than 30 stalls from local businesses, offering end-of-range items and overstock at bargain prices. It’s the fifth edition of an event which has proved consistently popular on Lanzarote, and which will take place on Saturday and Sunday of this weekend

The theme for this year’s event is the Wild West, and there’ll be various children’s activities, prize draws, live music and other attractions.

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Falsair flight ATR72 reported engine failure while approaching Lanzarote’s César Manrique Airport yesterday, before crashing in a zone near Montaña Mina in San Bartolomé and bursting into flames, resulting in several deaths and serious injuries.

This was the scenario for Garceta 2026, one of the regular emergency simulations that take place on the island to test the capacity of emergency services to handle a potential disaster.

After the Control Tower received the emergency call, the Rescue and Firefighting Service (SSEI) was immediately notified and the incident was reported to the Operations Centre, activating the airport’s Emergency Plan. 

A Crisis Committee was formed and a Main Command Post (PMP) and an Advanced Command Post (PMA) were set up, while outside services were notified of the incident.

Triage was carried out on victims of the crash, with some immediately transferred to hospital, while the less seriously injured are treated in special rooms. Facilities for family members and the press were also set up.

More than 130 people took part in the drill, with representatives from all major security services such as Local and National police, Guardia Civil, firefighters, Civil Protection, the Canarian Emergency Service, the Red Cross and others.

Volunteers from local schools also took part, many playing the part of accident victims.

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San Bartolomé Animal Protection Centre (Centro de Protección Animal) has launched a website aimed at attracting volunteers, promoting the adoption and fostering of animals and helping find lost pets.

Fernando Vadillo, San Bartolomé’s Councillor for Animal Welfare, said that “this website is born with the aim of making the work carried out from the Animal Protection Centre more accessible and transparent, valuing the joint work between municipal management, the professional team and volunteers”.

“The role of volunteers is fundamental”, he added “As they contribute to the emotional welfare of the animals through walks and socialization, thus increasing their chances of adoption”.

Among the services highlighted on the site is a fostering initiative, which provides temporary care for animals that may be vulnerable, such as puppies, pregnant animals or those recovering from surgery.

You can find out more by visiting the site at  https://cpasanbartolome.com/acogidas/. Click on the flag in the top right corner to access automatic translation.

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San Bartolomé Ayuntamiento has issued fines to sixteen individuals following a targeted crackdown on illegal waste dumping across the municipality.

Over recent months, local authorities have intensified surveillance operations, resulting in the detection of numerous offences involving the abandonment of household items, general waste, and construction rubble in public spaces and unauthorised locations.

The mayor of San Bartolomé, Isidro Pérez, emphasised the importance of shared civic duty in maintaining the municipality. “Keeping our municipality clean is our priority but it is also a collective responsibility,” he said. “San Bartolomé is a place that we neighbours take care of every day, and we cannot allow uncivil behaviour to damage our public spaces or our landscape. Cleanliness and respect for the municipality are non-negotiable.”

So far this year, a total of sixteen people have been penalised, with fines ranging from €54 to €1,200 depending on the severity of the infringement. The majority of cases involved the improper disposal of household goods and waste, though authorities also uncovered instances where piles of construction rubble had been left on public roads.

Several of those fined do not reside in San Bartolomé, underlining the ongoing necessity for rigorous monitoring to deter such conduct.

Mayor Pérez also expressed gratitude towards the municipal teams responsible for upholding environmental standards. “I am grateful for the work of the Environment and Public Services staff, as well as the work carried out by the Local Police and its officers, whose monitoring tasks have been key to detecting these infringements and processing the corresponding penalty proceedings,” he added.

To assist residents in disposing of waste responsibly, San Bartolomé Ayuntamiento operates a free door-to-door collection service for household items. Residents can arrange a collection by calling the toll-free number 928 819 473.

For other types of waste, such as rubble and construction materials, the public is reminded to make use of the recycling centres located across Lanzarote.

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