Christmas light switch on’s this weekend on Lanzarote

Christmas lights will be flickering on all over the island this weekend. Yesterday evening saw the lights switched on in the town of Yaiza, which will present its famous nativity scene later today. Arrecife will officially turn its lights on this evening, at 7pm at Playa Reducto. San Bartolomé will also throw the switch near […]

Car crash in Masdache leaves three injured

A car crash between two vehicles has left three people injured in Masdache yesterday afternoon. At approximately 15:30pm, the emergency services were alerted to a car crash involving two vehicles on the LZ-30 road at the entrance to Masdache. Upon arrival, firefighters and ambulance staff found that one of the three injured had suffered moderate […]

Rancho Texas Calor y Café Charity Collection

Once again, coinciding with Christmas, Rancho Texas Park is collaborating with the charity organization “Calor y Café” to help those most in need. Calor y Café was first started by Sor Ana over 20 years ago. The charity association was set up to provide support for the most disadvantaged people on the island who wished […]

Things to do with kids in Lanzarote

If you’re searching for the perfect family-friendly destination, look no further — Lanzarote is a fantastic choice! This beautiful Canary Island offers countless activities to enjoy with your little ones. From tranquil beaches to theme parks and outdoor adventures, there’s so much to do in Lanzarote that you won’t have enough days to explore it […]

Neon fun at Crazy Minigolf Lanzarote

Are you looking for a fun and exciting activity on Puerto del Carmen’s seafront? The Crazy Minigolf Lanzarote offers the only 18-hole course on the island and is a thrilling challenge for all. There’s plenty of things to see and do in Puerto del Carmen but there’s only one 18-hole mini-golf course. Lots of businesses […]

6 Lanzarote Christmas gift ideas

Christmas is just around the corner and, if you haven’t started buying presents already, we’ve put together a list of 6 unique jewellery pieces made here on Lanzarote to give you some ideas. The countdown is on… and if you’re an organised person then you will have already started your Christmas shopping. Christmas is a […]

Lanzarote’s salt wins two gold medals at Agrocanarias 2024

Local company, Salinas de Janubio, is celebrating winning two awards for their salt at the Agrocanarias 2024 competition that was recently held in La Palma. Salinas de Janubio was awarded with the Gran Medalla de Oro (Grand Gold Medal) in the “Virgin Sea Salt” category and a Medalla de Oro (Gold Medal) in the “Flor […]

A wine tasting that will help you practise your Spanish

An oenologist, a sommelier and a Spanish teacher have designed a unique experience:  A wine tasting of Spanish red wines created for those who study or have studied Spanish and wish to practise it further. The wine tasting will be performed entirely in Spanish, but at a steady pace so as to enhance the understanding […]

Four drowning victims on Lanzarote

Four drowning victims were recovered by Lanzarote emergency services yesterday in three separate incidents. At 7.40 am, the body of a 34-year-old British tourist was reported at Playa Chica in Puerto del Carmen yesterday. Sources claim that the incident may have been a suicide. Later in the day, the body of an 81-year-old German man […]

No increase in water charges

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 […]