A trip to the famous LagOmar

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 […]

Discover Your Dream Villa in Playa Blanca

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, […]

UK flights to Lanzarote increase to 36,300 passengers a week

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 […]

Lanzarote’s water supplier faces uncertainty

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 […]

Lanzarote Halloween events cancelled

Councils throughout Lanzarote and the Canaries have announced the cancellation of public activities, including several Halloween celebrations, as a mark of respect to the victims of the floods on mainland Spain. A three-day period of mourning will be observed for the flooding tragedy in Valencia and other regions, which has left more than 150 dead […]

Tribute to flood victims

The Cabildo and the Ayuntamientos of Arrecife and Haría observed official silences yesterday in support of the victims of flash floods in Spain’s Valencia region. At least 95 people have died in the floods, with more casualties expected to be announced. The floods followed extremely heavy rainfall, and more downpours are forecast for today. Questions […]

Cabildo President calls for emergency water declaration

Cabildo President Oswaldo Betancort has stated that he will recommend the declaration of a water emergency at the next state of the island meeting. Betancort explained that, up until now, the Cabildo had not had projects that could be carried out within the time limits of an emergency, but that “we have been working like […]

UD Lanzarote knocked out after cup thriller

UD Lanzarote can hold their heads high despite being knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Real Racing Club de Santander. Lanzarote took the visitors, who are currently leading Spain’s second division, right to the wire in a thrilling game played in front of more than 1,200 spectators at the Municipal Pancho Bermúdez in […]

Trade unions issue warning about Lanzarote’s water supplier

Trade unions have warned that Lanzarote’s water supplier, Canal Gestión, appears to be “dismantling its workforce” on the island and suspect it may be abandoning the service before the year’s end. Comisiones Obreras (CCOO), Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT) and Intersindical Canaria (IC), issued a joint statement warning of a “drastic reduction” in employees from […]

Irish crime boss Gerry Hutch arrested on Lanzarote

Irish criminal Gerry Hutch was arrested by Guardia Civil agents on Lanzarote yesterday morning. The arrest followed several searches of properties on Lanzarote, mainland Spain and Ireland. On Lanzarote, the raids took place in Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca. Irish Garda Síochána agents also assisted the Guardia Civil in the operation, which relates […]