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 […]
The Canarian Camel Breeders Association has strongly condemned recent statements by the Franz Weber Foundation calling for the prohibition of camel rides on Lanzarote. “This attack, coming from a millionaire lobby based in Switzerland, not only misinforms, but also endangers a key activity for the conservation of the Canarian camel, a unique breed in the […]
FIFA has confirmed that Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will be one of the locations chosen to host international matches in the 2030 World Cup. The 2030 tournament will take place in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, and Las Palmas will be the location for group games and, possibly, a quarter-final knockout match The Estadio de […]
Lanzarote Agents is delighted to showcase this exceptional luxury detached villa, nestled in an exclusive front-line complex in Playa Blanca. Just a 1-minute walk from the Sea Promenade and a mere 5 minutes from the beautiful Flamingo Beach, this property offers the perfect blend of coastal living and unparalleled convenience. Set on the third line […]
This year the number of tourists that arrived from Italian airports has dropped by almost 18,000 people. From January to October this year, a total of 65,938 people arrived from Italy, almost 18,000 fewer than the same period in 2023 when the island recorded 83,562 people. It was only in the start of the year, […]
Spains’ Tourist Board has selected the Mirador Del Rio as one of the fifteen most impressive viewpoints in Spain. The board’s official site claims “We are almost lost for words to describe this wonderful place, which was designed by the architect César Manrique* and from which, on clear days, you can see the isles of […]
It’s almost that time again… how it flies! The team at Flower Power are gearing up for Christmas and are already taking reservations for real Christmas trees. Unfortunately for classic Christmas fans, Christmas trees don’t grow naturally on Lanzarote and there are few places that supply them for the festive period. One of the few […]
The Travellers’ Register launched by Spain’s Ministry of the Interior last Monday is functioning “normally” according to the department. Over 112,000 businesses have signed up to the SES Hospedajes platform in the first week. 106,647 of these are accommodation providers, including 39,166 apartments, 30,495 holiday rentals, 6,529 hotels and 6,465 rural homes. 1,511 car hire firms […]
Arrecife Ayuntamiento have published this year’s Christmas events programme. Here it is in English. DECEMBER 2024 Monday 9th At the Parque Jose Ramirez Cerda: 7pm – Inauguration of Arrecife’s Nativity Scene and Santa’s Grotto. Thursday 12th At the Parque Jose Ramirez Cerda: 5pm to 7pm – Children’s Workshops. At the Parque Islas Canarias: 7pm – […]
