Car and two motorbike set on fire in Arrecife

Firefighters were called to three vehicle fires in the early hours of this morning. At approximately 12:41am in the early hours of this morning, emergency services were alerted to a fire on calle Jacinto Borges in Arrecife. Upon arrival, firefighters found that a fire had engulfed a car and two motorbikes and damaged the façade […]

“Very Good” rating for Lanzarote’s 2024 vintage

Last year’s Lanzarote wine vintage has been classified as “Very Good”, the second-highest qualification available. The announcement took place at the Castillo de San José in Arrecife after nine experts tasted samples of 25 wines from Lanzarote’s bodegas. 16 dry whites, 4 rosés, three reds, a semi-sweet white and a sweet white wine were chosen to […]

Renowned timplista to perform live in Femés

The renowned timplista Domingo Rodríguez Oramas, nicknamed “El Colorao”, will perform next Thursday, June 26th, in Femés. Next Thursday’s concert is part of an ongoing exhibition dedicated to the Timple instrument, a symbol of Canarian identity and folklore. The concert is free entry until capacity is reached. It will take place at the Plaza de […]

Enhance Your Lanzarote Home with Custom Plantation Shutters by AMU Blinds

The sun-drenched beauty of Lanzarote calls for window dressings that balance style, privacy, and functionality. AMU Blinds specialises in handcrafted, made-to-measure internal wooden plantation shutters that not only elevate your interiors but also adapt perfectly to the island’s unique climate and lifestyle. Why Choose Plantation Shutters? Plantation shutters are the ultimate window solution for Lanzarote […]

Lanzarote Wine Run winners

1,900 people took part in the Lanzarote Wine Run over the weekend, a hugely successful event that attracted thousands more to Uga and Lanzarote’s wine country. The 23 kilometres women’s race was won by Aroa Merino, while Yerove Rodríguez took the men’s title. Both athletes were awarded with their own body weight in Lanzarote wine. […]

400,000 euro Famara road renovation project

€420,800 is to be spent on renovating the LZ-402 road leading into Caleta de Famara. Works will focus on the kilometre of the road leading into the village, which has suffered damage from constant traffic and the passage of sand, and within the village itself. The project is currently open to tender and once the […]

Holland America Line announce cruise from Dover to Canaries

The Holland America Line has released its 2027 Europe programme, with cruises departing from March to December, including a 14-day trip from Dover to the Canaries. The 2027 programme sees Holland America Line expand its presence in Northern Europe with a third ship dedicated to those trips. The “Zuierdam” ship will join the two existing […]

Ryanair introduces £500 fines for disruptive passengers

Today, Ryanair has announced the introduction of £500 fines for disruptive passengers in major clamp down on passenger misconduct. The low-cost Irish airline stated that this will be the “minimum” punishment, and that it would pursue disruptive passengers for civil damages. It comes following a number of disruptions on Ryanair flights in recent years, in […]