Lanzarote’s Water Consortium has rejected a proposal to raise water rates. At a general meeting yesterday, the Consortium, which is formed by representatives of the Cabildo and the various Ayuntamientos, voted against the proposal of Lanzarote’s water supplier, Canal Gestión, to raise water rates between 2019 and 2024. The Consortium will also pursue Canal Gestión […]
An Arrecife judge has released Gerry Hutch on provisional bail. Hutch has been in preventive custody since his arrest two weeks ago and is charged with leading a criminal organisation and money laundering offences. He was freed yesterday morning after paying €100,000 bail following an appeal which was upheld by the magistrate. Hutch has been […]
The Guardia Civíl arrested a 36-year-old man who is charged with committing various robberies from hotels and complexes in Playa Blanca. The thefts took place in four separate locations and items worth an estimated €25,000 were stolen. The Guardia Civíl launched “Operation Virgina” by increasing surveillance in hotels after the first thefts, which involved the […]
At least 55 migrants have died on route to the Canaries over the past weekend. On Saturday afternoon a boat carrying 10 migrants was rescued near El Hierro, with survivors claiming that another 48 passengers had died and been thrown into the sea. The following day, on Sunday, an inflatable boat sank 90 kilometres north-east […]
The Bike Sensations team recently led a group of cyclists on their popular Omar Sharif E-bike tour. Check out some of the places they cycled to and pictures from the tour. The “Omar Sharif Tour” will take cyclists to various places across Lanzarote and is suitable for all levels of cycling. During the tour you […]
This stunning villa, crafted to an exceptional standard with meticulous attention to detail, is truly one of the finest properties on the market. Located in Faro Park, Playa Blanca, this home offers the perfect blend of serenity and convenience. Just a short walk away, you’ll find a variety of charming restaurants, tapas bars, cocktail lounges, […]
Flights from the United Kingdom to Lanzarote have increased this winter season, which will see a maximum capacity of 36,300 British passengers a week compared to 34,700 last winter. 11 more British routes have been added this winter, nine of which are operated by Jet2.com. Since last year the airline has added a route from […]
The future of Lanzarote’s water supplier remains uncertain, as Canarias 7 has reported that the current operator, Canal Gestión appears to be preparing to hand responsibilities over to another company. Representatives of three large companies are reported to have visited the desalination plant in recent weeks, according to employees at the plant, although the Cabildo […]
Almost 11 million tourists have arrived on the Canaries in the first three quarters of this year, an increase of 10% on the same period last year. 10.9 million tourists came to the island up until the end of October, a figure that adds up to almost 15% of all visitors to Spain. The Canarian […]
The Cabildo will invest €750,000 in a Dive Centre at Puerto del Carmen’s Playa Chica, it was announced yesterday. Cabildo Public Works Councillor Jacobo Medina explained that the centre would permit divers to carry out their activities “calmly and safely”. Playa Chica is the most popular dive location on the island. Tías Mayor, José Juan […]
