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Nine pateras (boats carrying irregular migrants) carrying over 400 people arrived on Lanzarote yesterday, one of them putting to shore at Playa de La Garita in Arrieta without having been intercepted or escorted by Maritime Rescue. The calm September conditions often mean an increase in arrivals, and this is the busiest day on Lanzarote for […]
Lanzarote’s Cabildo yesterday gave initial approval to a viability study that will govern public transport on the island. President Oswaldo Betancort said “We’re planning to spend €288 million over the next 15 years in order to radically change the island’s network of public transport.” “We want to move towards a service that is more efficient, […]
Ecologists In Action have denounced the release of sterilised cats in Caleta de Famara and the island of La Graciosa. The ecological group have issued a formal complaint about catch, neuter and release schemes that are supported by the Cabildo and Teguise Ayuntamiento, claiming they contravene Article 54 of the Law of Natural Heritage, which […]
The number of foreign tourists arriving at the Lanzarote airport increased in the first seven months of 2024, representing a 9.2% increase compared to 2023. The total increase in 2024 so far is 161,086 foreign tourist arrivals, an increase of 9.2% compared to 2023 according to data from ISTAC. March saw the largest increase with […]
AEMET forecast a warm week of temperatures in the mid-to-high 20s and small chances of rain on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. This week, AEMET (Spain’s Meteorological Agency) forecast a warm week of temperatures in the mid-to-high 20s and small chances of rain on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. You can expect highs of 27 degrees […]
Pepette is a one-and-a-half-year-old dog who is currently in a foster home on mainland Spain awaiting a new home, as her previous owner is no longer able to look after her. She’s small – just 4 kilos (ten pounds), and is an extremely well-behaved, sweet and affectionate companion. She’s chipped, and all her documents […]
An investigation has been launched after cases of dog poisoning were detected in Guinate, Haría. The investigation involves the Guardia Civil’s wildlife department, Seprona; the local police, staff from the Cabildo’s environmental department, local hunters and sniffer dogs trained to detect poisons. Marcos Lemes, animal welfare councillor of Haría said “The safety of our animals […]
The Crazy Minigolf Lanzarote course on Puerto del Carmen’s seafront is a hit with all ages and is the only 18-hole course in the resort. Swing into the weekend with a challenging game of minigolf with stunning views of the sea to match. Have you tried one of Puerto del Carmen’s most unique activities yet? […]
Several roads in the heart of the island will be closed to traffic for this weekend’s pilgrimage to Mancha Blanca for the fiestas of Our Lady of the Volcanoes. The LZ-56 (Tinguatón road) and LZ-409 (El Peñon road) will be closed entirely from 8 am on Saturday until 6pm on Sunday, while the LZ-46 from […]
Lanzarote’s Cabildo will appeal against the decision of Spain’s Coastal Department to forbid any new developments within 100 metres of the coasts. The decision comes after the Coastal Department decision last month to apply the maximum easement zone of 100 metres to almost all of Playa Blanca. This would mean that n further building, or […]
