Bathing banned at Caleta de Famara beach
Authorities have closed the beach after tests reveal contamination just days after their annual parties…
Woman drowns in Puerto del Carmen, the second fatal incident on the same day
Paramedics were unable to revive her, and could only confirm her death…
Another UK holiday flight to Lanzarote disrupted by a violent passenger
Air traffic controllers had to speed up the landing for the Guardia Civil waiting on the tarmac…
€87,000 grant to make Lanzarote taxis more efficient
The aim is to cut emissions and modernise public transport across the island to benefit both residents and visitors…
Two paddleboarders rescued in Puerto del Carmen
The sea conditions meant the two women couldn’t get back to shore on their own...
Police raid exposes major fake designer clothes factory in Lanzarote
The factory had allegedly been producing fake branded clothing for over seven years and police found €8m worth of items
Hotel receptionist saves life after holidaymaker has a heart attack in Lanzarote
Emergency services praised the hotel employee who carried out CPR on the guest with guidance over the phone...
Costa Teguise to see major upgrades on popular walking routes
A €200,000 project will restore three walking paths with new lighting, signs, benches, and safer surfaces…
Stray dog halts operations at Lanzarote Airport for 30 minutes
Five incoming flights had to circle in holding patterns before they were cleared to land…
Special transport services announced for weekend celebrations in Lanzarote
People will have more options to reach the fiestas taking place between 29th and 31st August…
School improvements in Teguise are complete ahead of the new academic year
Education councillors have promised to continue responding to requests from families and teachers…
First cruise ship set to arrive in Playa Blanca this November
Mayor: “These will be luxury vessels carrying between 200 and 400 passengers of high purchasing power”
Man arrested for large and small-scale drug dealing in Playa Blanca
A search of his home and vehicle uncovered a kilo of high-purity cocaine and half a kilo of already mixed cocaine plus other substances…
Shopping centre evacuated in Playa Blanca after suspicious object alert
The Marina Rubicón shopping centre was cleared around 9:00pm on Saturday evening as Guardia Civil investigated…
30-year-old man drowns in the south of Lanzarote
He was pulled from the water showing signs of drowning in the Los Charcones area of Yaiza…
Crew member on Jet2 flight receives urgent medical care on arrival in Lanzarote
Flight number LS3263 was given priority clearance on approach in order to coordinate smoothly with emergency services…
Dangerous ‘blue dragon’ forces beach closure in Lanzarote
This is not the first time this has happened in the last few weeks. Here’s what to do if you encounter one…
British tourists make up more than half of Lanzarote’s visitors in 2025
Historical figures put dependency in perspective as currently Ireland is the second largest market…
New Lidl supermarket set to open in Costa Teguise
Lidl now operates six branches across Lanzarote, including Arrecife, Yaiza, and Puerto del Carmen…
Sun, sea… and a surprise umbrella protest against Pedro Sanchez in Costa Teguise
Umbrellas with slogans saying he is corrupt surprised beachgoers during the Prime Minister’s holiday in Lanzarote…
