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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The team at First Class Villa Services ensure that your second home in Lanzarote is safe, secure and always ready for your arrival. Whether you’re away for months or just a few weeks, their expert team prevents risks like unwanted guests, checks for vulnerabilities, and keeps everything in perfect condition – so you can step […]
Lanzarote Agents is pleased to exclusively present this stunning semi-detached villa, located in a peaceful residential complex in the highly sought-after area of Las Coloradas in Playa Blanca. Just a 15-minute walk from Marina Rubicón and only 5 minutes from essential amenities such as a supermarket and a bus stop, this property offers the perfect […]
60% of Airbnbs in the province of Las Palmas advertise without licences, according to a survey commissioned by Hosteltur. The survey is based on analysis of advertisements on accommodation platforms, and the number of properties that include a tourist licence number on their advertisement. The fact that a licence number is not announced does not […]
Earlier today we posted an article stating “It seems highly unlikely that British passengers will be able to use e-gates to enter Lanzarote and most other Spanish airports until much later this year.” We were wrong, and we’ve removed the piece. Passengers to Lanzarote have been passing through e-gates for several months. We’ve done it […]
Sometimes, in a bar or on a car journey what you most need to know is a surprising piece of trivia. So here are few eyebrow raising facts about Lanzarote. FACT NUMBER 1 Lanzarote holds the world record for the largest, sweet potato. The massive tuber weighed 37 kgs and was grown in Güime. FACT […]
When the sun goes down, the fun lights up at Crazy Minigolf Lanzarote in Puerto del Carmen! Step into a vibrant neon wonderland where glowing LED-lit holes, fluorescent walls, and blacklight effects transform minigolf into an electrifying experience. This isn’t just minigolf – it’s a full sensory adventure. The course takes on a whole new […]
