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 […]
Our recent post about Arrecife’s Christmas Fair received a lot of interest, so here are some more details about how to get there. The fair is at the Solar de Ginory, an area next to the Charco de San Ginés that is usually used as a carpark. It is open from 4.30 pm to 11 […]
Haría has presented the 2025 edition of Malabharía, the unique circus festival that takes place on the first days of the New Year in the pretty northern town. 20 artists, including acrobats and jugglers, will arrive from the USA, Ireland, the UK, France, Chile Argentina and Portugal to perform at the festival on the 2nd, […]
Bodykinetik is a Massage Therapy Clinic in Puerto del Carmen specialising in wellness and sport. Francis Barbier-Martins is there to help you – whether you’re an athlete or not. Since its opening in 2021, Bodykinetik has earned a solid reputation both in sport and wellness massage therapy. An athlete himself, who speaks five different languages, […]
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 […]
Do you spend time between Lanzarote and another country – leaving your property unattended at periods throughout the year? First Class Villa Services offers to supervise & maintain your property while you are out of the country. Returning to a property after being absent for some time can be a bit overwhelming – especially when […]
More than 6,000 people attended the first night of Navilan, Arrecife’s Christmas fair, on Saturday evening. The fair is located at the Solar de Ginory, an area near top of the Charco de San Ginés usually used as a car park, and features a big wheel, an ice rink, a giant slide, a children’s “winter […]
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 […]
Puerto del Carmen’s Christmas Craft Market opened on Thursday and will remain open until tomorrow (Sunday 15th). The market is located at the Plaza de las Naciones at Playa de los Pocillos and features 56 crafters from Lanzarote and other Canary Islands. Mayor José Juan Cruz said “Crafts, food and music will come together to […]
Arrecife Ayuntamiento has suspended the adoption of cats and dogs from its Animal Protection Centre. The step has been taken to “avoid animals being given as holiday presents or a Christmas whim and ensure that each adoption is carried out with the necessary responsibility and commitment,” according to councillor Jacobo Lemes. “Christmas is a special […]
