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Looking to give your garden a much-needed overhaul? Look no further than the Flower Power garden centre, with one of the most extensive collections of plants on Lanzarote. Whether you’re in search of small plants to compliment the garden or want some striking trees to add height to your garden, the Flower Power Garden Centre […]
Injuries caused by scooter accidents are increasing, according to a doctor at the Dr José Molina Orosa Hospital. Dr Luís Fernando Robledo, a traumatologist at Lanzarote’s general hospital, told La Voz de Lanzarote that the hospital sees “a serious case almost every week”, and that accidents are increasing. Most admissions involve fractures to the lower […]
Tías Ayuntamiento has prohibited entry to Las Grietas, the natural canyons on Montaña Blanca that have become an unofficial tourist attraction after exposure on social media. The council explain that they are carrying out a topographical survey of the area and “ensuring the safety of visitors”. A sign erected at the site prohibits entry to […]
Inter-island flights between Lanzarote and Tenerife have grown this year, increasing by 9% in July and August compared to last year. According to data ISTAC so far this year 565,018 passengers have been registered (counting entries to each island) between Gran Canaria and Lanzarote. The number of passengers between Lanzarote and the capital island has […]
A motorcyclist was seriously injured after a fall on the LZ-30 yesterday. At approximately 6:30pm, the emergency services were called to an accident involving a motorcyclist on the LZ-30. Upon arrival, ambulance staff assessed that the driver had suffered serious injuries and later transferred them to the Dr Jose Molina Orosa hospital in Arrecife for […]
Lanzarote’s Water Consortium has installed new railings and a gate at the disused dam in Mala, in order to improve safety at the site. For several years, citizens have been able to access the walkway above the dam, with its dangerous, rusty railings, and the galleries inside the dam itself. Now, the railings have been […]
Nine pateras (boats carrying irregular migrants) carrying over 400 people arrived on Lanzarote yesterday, one of them putting to shore at Playa de La Garita in Arrieta without having been intercepted or escorted by Maritime Rescue. The calm September conditions often mean an increase in arrivals, and this is the busiest day on Lanzarote for […]
Lanzarote’s Cabildo yesterday gave initial approval to a viability study that will govern public transport on the island. President Oswaldo Betancort said “We’re planning to spend €288 million over the next 15 years in order to radically change the island’s network of public transport.” “We want to move towards a service that is more efficient, […]
Ecologists In Action have denounced the release of sterilised cats in Caleta de Famara and the island of La Graciosa. The ecological group have issued a formal complaint about catch, neuter and release schemes that are supported by the Cabildo and Teguise Ayuntamiento, claiming they contravene Article 54 of the Law of Natural Heritage, which […]
The number of foreign tourists arriving at the Lanzarote airport increased in the first seven months of 2024, representing a 9.2% increase compared to 2023. The total increase in 2024 so far is 161,086 foreign tourist arrivals, an increase of 9.2% compared to 2023 according to data from ISTAC. March saw the largest increase with […]
