Trapped kitten rescued in Arrecife

Firefighters rescued a kitten that was trapped in a car in Arrecife yesterday afternoon. At approximately 2:45pm, the emergency services were alerted to an incident in which a kitten was trapped in a car on the Rambla Medular in Arrecife. Upon arrival, firefighters rescued the kitten who was fortunately okay.

Tías palm tree action

Tías Ayuntamiento has begun the task of pruning and treating the palm trees in the municipality, starting on the Avenida de las Playas in Puerto del Carmen. Mayor José Juan Cruz said that the aim of the project is to “maintain and assure the future of our palms, which are suffering the effects of various […]

Arrecife celebrates 2024 Tourism Awards

Arrecife yesterday celebrated its 2024 Tourism Awards, giving official recognition to some of the most important names in the life of Lanzarote’s capital city. The event, held in the Recova – the old market square located behind the Ayuntamiento – was hosted by mayor Yonathan de León and tourism councillor Elizabeth Merino. The main Arrecife […]

Lanzarote petrol subsidy for 2025

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 […]

Arrecife Deputy Mayor condemned over heated migrant debate

Lanzarote Socialists have condemned Echedey Eugenio, deputy mayor of Arrecife, after statements they describe as “racist” and “full of hate”. In a heated debate about unaccompanied young migrants on Lancelot TV, Eugenio said “Do you know who these 6,000 minors are going to be sharing your schools and health centres with when they come of […]

Hotel and catering sector accounts for 65.9% of jobs in Yaiza

The hotel and catering sector accounts for 33.1% of jobs in Lanzarote, according to data from ISTAC. Unsurprisingly, the percentage rises in the tourist municipalities. In Yaiza the hotel and catering sector accounts for 65.9% of jobs, in Tías it accounts for 52.1% and in Teguise it accounts for 46.8%. Services outside of hotel and […]

Discovering the vast selection of cacti at Flower Power

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 […]

Young woman rescued after falling unconscious at Los Charcones

A 27-year-old woman was rescued by the emergency services yesterday afternoon, after someone reported that she had fallen unconscious after a fall at Los Charcones in Playa Blanca. The fall was reported to the emergency services at approximately 4:30pm yesterday afternoon. Upon arrival, fire fighters and ambulance staff assessed the woman and found that she […]

Lanzarote hotel rates exceed 150 euros in July and August

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 […]