Severe flooding in Costa Teguise, Lanzarote, has led to the temporary closure of several hotels during what is traditionally a busy Easter holiday season. The damage has prompted concerns over both the local tourism market and employment in the area.
Among the worst affected is the HD Beach Resort & Spa Lanzarote, where floodwaters from a nearby ravine surged through the hotel, forcing an immediate shutdown. The owners have opted to bring forward scheduled renovation works in response to the damage.
Also impacted is the Paradisus by Meliá Salinas Lanzarote, which was forced to close its doors temporarily. Guests were relocated to the Sol Meliá in Puerto del Carmen, minimising disruption to holidaymakers. Meanwhile, Apartamentos Trébol sustained substantial damage and is not expected to reopen until 1st June.
Other complexes, including Santa Rosa and Sands Beach, reported flood-related damage but continue to operate partially, with some areas cordoned off while repairs take place.
The Deputy Mayor of Teguise, Rita Hernández, stated that the local government is actively responding to the situation. "We will take action as soon as we know exactly what needs to be done," she said, adding that the municipality’s technical office is currently assessing the extent of the damage and planning appropriate interventions.
In terms of employment, Alejandro Domínguez from the trade union Comisiones Obreras in Lanzarote, confirmed that affected hotels are considering temporary employment regulation measures (ERTE) during the repair period.
While most staff are expected to resume work within a month, efforts are being made at HD Beach Resort to retain workers on-site or temporarily reassign them to another hotel in Playa Blanca.
The flooding serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by coastal destinations amid increasingly unpredictable weather patterns and highlights the need for enhanced infrastructure to protect both tourism and livelihoods in the Canary Islands.
