The Canarian Minister for Universities, Science, Innovation and Culture, Migdalia Machín, has demanded that the Canaries have an oceanographic vessel for permanent use. She claims the lack of such a facility affects research and limits academic training in marine sciences. “Having an oceanographic vessel is not just a technical issue, but a necessity to guarantee […]
Canarian President, Fernando Clavijo, said yesterday that the regional government would not propose a moratorium on holiday rentals owing to the legal consequences that such a decision could have. However, he stated that the measure could be carried out by Cabildos and Ayuntamientos. Clavijo was responding to Luis Campos, of the Nueva Canarias party, which […]
Crazy Minigolf Lanzarote, the only 18-hole course on the Island, is the perfect spot to have some competitive fun for adults and families. We went down last year to have a go ourselves. The Crazy Minigolf Lanzarote has been open for a year now and is the only 18-hole course on the Island situated in […]
If you’re a UK national living in the Canary Islands, it may be time to rethink your UK assets. Sign up for the Blevins Franks seminar at the Paradisus by Meliá Salinas on March 20th for an update on how recent UK tax and pension reforms could affect you. Photo: Paradisus by Meliá Salinas Lanzarote. It’s a new […]
Arrecife Local Police have identified three young men who were reported to have been riding their electric scooters recklessly in the capital. The incident took place around the Rambla Medular in Arrecife, where the three young men were filmed riding electric scooters against the flow of traffic, circling cars, jumping and mounting pavements in a […]
The Cabildo has asked Arrecife Ayuntamiento to look into the possibility of permitting an extra floor to be added to buildings in the capital. The Cabildo’s President, Oswaldo Betancort, met with Arrecife councillors to discuss the possibility of including the provision in the cities new planning document, allowing an extra floor to be added to […]
The Cabildo of Lanzarote yesterday presented five new hybrid buses intended to improve public transport on the island. “The incorporation of these new vehicles is a step forward in the modernisation of public transport, offering greater efficiency, safety and comfort to users,” said President Oswaldo Betancort Betancort. Ther new buses were acquired thanks to a […]
The Iberostar hotel group have announced plans to remodel the Selection Lanzarote Park hotel in Playa Blanca and are applying for permits this year. The plans were confirmed by Iberostar’s commercial director, Finn Ackermann, in a recent interview with Hosteltur. The Iberostar group owns 32 hotels in Spain, 11 of which are in the Canary […]
Arrecife Ayuntamiento will spend €10 million on renovating the park area next to the Avenida Fred Olsen, opposite the Cabildo building. Computer generated impressions of the work show an outdoor calisthenics space made comprised of different equipment, benches, a drinks fountain, a skateboard park, shaded areas and an outdoor cinema. The Parque Tematico zone has […]
In December last year Lanzarote recorded just over 325,000 tourists according to the Lanzarote Data Centre which brings last year’s total to over 3.4 million tourists. The Centro de Datos is a great source for all things Lanzarote data, and they have just published December 2024 tourism numbers. The tourist figures for December 2024 are […]
