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Almost 2,000 Lanzarote residents have prepared living wills, setting out their wishes in the case of serious illness or disability. The island has more holders of living wills than any of the other Canary Islands. A living will is a series of instructions provided so that health professionals can make decisions more easily. In it, […]
61-year-old Spanish swimming legend Juan Carlos Vallejo was first out of the water in the Travesia A Nado del Rio yesterday. The swimmer nicknamed “Kimbo”, who represented Spain in the 1980 and 1984 Olympics, took just over 34 minutes to cross the strait from Lanzarote to La Graciosa. Natalía Sasu, from the Nadamás club, was […]
A video showing a camel falling with two tourists on its back has revived controversy about the cruelty of the camel excursions. The video shows two frightened tourists frantically unfastening their safety belts and running away from a camel whose legs appear to have buckled and cannot get to its feet again. Meanwhile, the camel […]
Several roads will be temporarily closed this weekend for the Vuelta Ciclista de Lanzarote, the first edition of an all-island cycle race promoted by Club La Santa. Road closures will be focused on Tinajo, Teguise and San Bartolomé on Saturday morning, and in Tías in the afternoon. They will continue in Tías, Yaiza and Tinajo […]
The Canarian Government has agreed to extend a petrol subsidy to Lanzarote and Fuerteventura in 2025. The subsidy, currently standing at 20 cents per litre, was introduced on the “green islands” of La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro in April this year, and the exclusion of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura caused strong protests from representatives […]
Looking to add some spiky charm to your garden? Look no further than the Flower Power Garden Centre, boasting one of the most extensive collections of cacti on Lanzarote. Cacti are a fantastic addition to any garden, requiring minimal maintenance and water compared to other plants. Their unique aesthetic can elevate the visual appeal of […]
Lanzarote’s hotel rates increased by 16.8% in July to 150.4 euros per night and by 8.5% in August to 156.8 euros per night on average. According to the latest tourist accommodation survey by ISTAC, Lanzarote’s hotels earned 70.2 million euros in July and almost 76 million euros in August which is 12.77 million euros more […]
Looking to give your garden a much-needed overhaul? Look no further than the Flower Power garden centre, with one of the most extensive collections of plants on Lanzarote. Whether you’re in search of small plants to compliment the garden or want some striking trees to add height to your garden, the Flower Power Garden Centre […]
Injuries caused by scooter accidents are increasing, according to a doctor at the Dr José Molina Orosa Hospital. Dr Luís Fernando Robledo, a traumatologist at Lanzarote’s general hospital, told La Voz de Lanzarote that the hospital sees “a serious case almost every week”, and that accidents are increasing. Most admissions involve fractures to the lower […]
Tías Ayuntamiento has prohibited entry to Las Grietas, the natural canyons on Montaña Blanca that have become an unofficial tourist attraction after exposure on social media. The council explain that they are carrying out a topographical survey of the area and “ensuring the safety of visitors”. A sign erected at the site prohibits entry to […]
