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Joyeria Santos is the leading jewellery and watch shop on Lanzarote with 5 locations in Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen & Costa Teguise. Joyeria Santos have been the leading jewellery and watch supplier on Lanzarote for more than 30 years, offering the best luxury brands with a personal, close and welcoming service. They are very […]
The New Year started with a political row on Lanzarote after the poor TV ratings for a national broadcast of the chimes from the Castillo de San José. Fewer than 5% of Spanish viewers tuned in for the transmission of the chimes which took place twice in order to reflect the different time zone in […]
Around three million tourists arrived on Lanzarote last year, almost half of them from the UK, and there’s no indication that numbers will fall. But what can tourists expect in 2025? NO TOURIST TAX The Canarian Government has rejected the idea of introducing a tourist tax which could raise funds for environmental and social issues […]
Ecologists In Action have objected to the recent declaration of a water emergency on Lanzarote, claiming that it is not based on scientific evidence and may have been introduced to justify the construction of more desalination plants and sewage works on the island. The island’s Water Council declared a state of emergency in early December, […]
Norwegian pianist, Knut Erik Jensen, will perform at The Camel House in Macher on January 3rd, 2025. Knut Erik Jensen has since 2007 played close to 200 concerts in the USA and has been collaborating with the Northwest Edvard Grieg Society in Seattle, Washington. On January 3rd at 7pm he will put on a concert in The Camel House […]
AEMET has issued a yellow alert for rainfall from 9pm on Saturday night until midday on Sunday. Spain’s weather agency predicts that up to 15 mm per hour of rain may fall, and there is even a possibility of hail. Yellow is the lowest level of alert, with no safety risk to citizens. However, people […]
Colombians have taken over from the British as the largest immigrant community on Lanzarote, according to recent census figures for 2024. There are currently 7,121 Colombians resident on Lanzarote, an increase of more than 3,000 in just two years. Meanwhile, the British community stands at 6,254, having shrunk by a few hundred for the second […]
The Canarian Public Health department has issued advice to vulnerable citizens following the arrival of a heavy calima yesterday. Vulnerable people includes the elderly, children, and people with respiratory conditions or heart problems. The calima is unlikely to pass immediately – Spain’s weather agency AEMET has issued a yellow alert for dust in the air […]
The Canarian Government has issued a pre-alert for winds on Lanzarote today (Saturday 14th December). Moderate to strong winds are expected from the east and south-east, with gusts that could exceed 60-70 kph. A light calima is also forecast, although this could get stronger as the day progresses. Temperatures are expected to rise over the […]
The Canarian Camel Breeders Association has strongly condemned recent statements by the Franz Weber Foundation calling for the prohibition of camel rides on Lanzarote. “This attack, coming from a millionaire lobby based in Switzerland, not only misinforms, but also endangers a key activity for the conservation of the Canarian camel, a unique breed in the […]
