Hang glider pilot rescued after falling near the Mala dam

A hang-glider pilot was rescued by helicopter after suffering a fall near the dam at Mala on Saturday. The incident occurred at around 11.30 on Saturday morning, and was attended by firemen, local police and Emerlan operatives. Owing to the inaccessibility of the zone, the 61-year-old victim was evacuated by helicopter. The incident is the […]

Guardia Civil catch poachers in the north of Lanzarote

Guardia Civil officers have opened an investigation against three people who were discovered spearfishing illegally in a protected area in the north of the island. The incident occurred at Playa Caleta de Mero in Haría on 11th February, when three people were detained. Two had been fishing while the third had been acting as a […]

Arrecife eco-boulevard project

Canarian Vice President Manuel Domínguez yesterday confirmed that the Canarian Government would foot most of the bill for the planned “ecoboulevard” leading from the Charco de San Ginés to the Open Mall in Arrecife.  The project, which will take place along C/Pérez Galdos will cost €3.2 million, two-thirds of which will be provided by the […]

Maná to perform in Arrecife in June

Mexican rock band Maná will headline the Lava Live festival in Arrecife in June, it has been confirmed. Photo: Maná Facebook page. Formed in Guadalajara in the 1980s, Maná have sold more than 50 million discs and won four Grammies. They will Arrive on Lanzarote to play on 14th June, as part of a festival […]

Canarian President says there is no “magic wand” for current tourism model

Canarian President Fernando Clavijo has said there is no “magic wand” to change the model of tourism in the Canaries for the better overnight. Clavijo was responding to another demonstration in Tenerife last weekend, when 300 people gathered in front of a hotel where a German tour operator was meeting. Clavijo claimed that “the Government, […]

An Asian experience at Nakai Bar

The Nakai Bar, a popular Asian street food haven nestled on Playa Honda’s seafront, has earned glowing 5-star reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, and Facebook. Here’s why: Located on the serene Playa Honda seafront, Nakai boasts an inviting ambiance, characterised by its expansive glass doors that flood the space with natural light and offer breathtaking views […]

Body of a 55-year-old cyclist found in Teguise

The body of a 55-year-old cyclist was discovered this Monday between Guatiza and Los Cocoteros. The discovery took place this Monday at 12:48pm when a person found the unconscious cyclist on Calle Vincente Guerra. Shortly after discovering the 55-year-old, the emergency services were contacted. Unfortunately, the ambulance staff could only confirm his death. Police have […]

New triathlon event in Lanzarote

Yaiza Ayuntamiento has announced a brand-new triathlon event “Magma Yaiza – Lanzarote Triatlón”, starting on April 12th. 400 participants are expected to take part in the newest sporting event on Lanzarote’s calendar “Magma Yaiza – Lanzarote Triatlón”, it has been announced by Yaiza Ayuntamiento. Yaiza’s sports councillor, Ángel Lago, explained that “we have the two […]