Clearance fair in San Bartolomé

San Bartolomé is holding the fourth edition of its Feria de Saldos (Clearance and Bargain Fair) in the Plaza de León y Castillo today and tomorrow. Organised by the local business association ACEA, the fair will offer a varied selection of products including clothing, footwear, accessories, household appliances, furniture, decor, ornaments, and ecological products, all […]

Adventure at every turn on Lanzarote

Lanzarote is an outdoor adventurer’s dream. Whether you’re hiking across lava fields, riding waves, cycling through vineyards or paragliding over cliffs, the island’s wild nature invites you to dive right in. Surfing & Kitesurfing in Famara A laid-back surf town with strong Atlantic waves and endless sandy beach. Perfect for beginners and pros alike, Famara […]

Shannon Airport welcomes extra flights to Lanzarote

This week Shannon Airport has welcomed Ryanair’s announcement of an additional fourth based aircraft, with three new routes and an additional flights to its popular routes including Lanzarote for Winter 25/26. Photo: @ Shannon Airport Group | snnairportgroup.ie Shannon Airport Group CEO, Mary Considine, stated “We’re delighted to welcome Ryanair’s further expansion at Shannon Airport […]

Lanzarote’s one stop garden shop

The Flower Power garden centre in Macher is one of the most beautiful centres on the island and is a visual treat for visitors. Whether you visit Flower Power with something in mind or simply would like to browse their wide range of plants, any visitors will find it hard to walk away empty-handed. Every […]

Canary Islands airports record 4.5 million travellers in April

Airports in the Canary Islands recorded a total of 4,589,804 travellers in April this year, 9% more than in the same month of 2024. Of the total number of travellers registered, 4,568,281 correspond to passengers on commercial flights, of which 1,853,878 travelled on domestic flights, 8.5% more than in April last year, and 2,714,403 on […]

PP party complain about the state of Playa Blanca promenade

The opposition PP party in Yaiza have condemned the state of Playa Blanca’s promenade, especially at Playa Flamingo. Councillor Juan Monzón said “The paving is completely deteriorated in many places, with raised stones that cause obvious danger for pedestrians.” Monzón added that there were “Lamp posts fallen in the gardens, more than one pothole and […]

Happy Canary Day

Today is Dia de Canarias, a public holiday on all eight of the Canary Islands. On this day in 1983, the first session of the Canarian parliament took place in Tenerife, marking the first time in history that the islands were governed by their own elected Canarian representatives. 42 years on, the date has become […]

2025 Canary Day Events in Lanzarote

Tomorrow, May 30th, is Canary Day, a public holiday on the Canary Islands. To celebrate the date, the island will be staging dozens of events that highlight Canarian music, food, sport and culture. Here are some of the main events around the island, starting with the three tourist resorts:  Puerto del Carmen The Plaza de […]

Crackdown on illegal buildings in Lanzarote

20 individuals are under investigation for illegal constructions on Lanzarote. The properties in question are located in the municipalities of Haría and Tías. The Guardia Civil’s nature protection wing, SEPRONA, recently inspected 42 buildings and has placed 20 people under investigation for offences against planning regulations. They could face prison sentences, heavy fines and demolition […]

IKEA opens boutique hotel in Gran Canaria

IKEA opened its first hotel in the Canary Islands last month in Gran Canaria. Photo: @ Booking.com | Las Dunas de Santa Catalina Boutique House The “Las Dunas de Santa Catalina Boutique House” is IKEA’s newly opened 2-star boutique hotel in Gran Canaria, located just five minutes away from Playa de Las Alcaravaneras. You might […]