Lanzarote News
The latest news and updates from Lanzarote
Lanzarote Road Accident: One Man Injured After Two Vehicles Collide on LZ-2 Near Playa Honda
A man was injured after two vehicles collided and one overturned on the LZ-2 near Playa Honda in Lanzarote on Wednesday morning.
Lanzarote Sexual Assault Case Due in Court
A man is due to stand trial in Lanzarote next week after prosecutors requested a 12-year prison sentence over an alleged sexual assault.
EL REDUCTO BEACH IN ARRECIFE CLOSED AGAIN AFTER CONTAMINATION DETECTED
Visitors and residents in Arrecife are being advised to stay out of the water at El Reducto after the city council once again prohibited swimming.
LANZAROTE HEATWAVE CONTINUES AS AEMET YELLOW TEMPERATURE ALERT REMAINS IN PLACE
Lanzarote is continuing to experience a spell of unusually hot September weather, with high temperatures expected to persist across the island.
Lanzarote lottery luck: €53,780 Bonoloto prize lands in San Bartolomé
A Bonoloto ticket validated in Lanzarote has won €53,780.52 in the latest draw, giving San Bartolomé a welcome slice of lottery luck.
Hiker Assisted at Volcán del Cuervo After Feeling Unwell During Lanzarote Walk
A walker had to be assisted at one of Lanzarote’s best-known volcanic attractions on Wednesday, September 23, after becoming unwell.
Lanzarote Drowning Tragedy: Three-Year-Old Girl Dies at Tourist Villa in Tinajo
A three-year-old girl has died following a drowning incident at a holiday property in Tinajo.
Four Migrant Boats Intercepted Near Lanzarote in 24 Hours
Four boats carrying 189 migrants were rescued near Lanzarote and La Graciosa within 24 hours.
Lanzarote Sends Almost 30 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid to Earthquake-Affected Venezuela
Lanzarote has once again shown how quickly the island can come together when people elsewhere need help.
Lanzarote Beach Safety Gets Extra Funding After 19 Canary Islands Deaths This Summer
The Canary Islands is putting more money into coastal and beach safety after a difficult summer.
Lanzarote Heat Alert Extended
AEMET has extended the yellow heat warning affecting Lanzarote through Thursday 24 September, with temperatures expected to remain unusually high.
What Could Changes to Tourist Property Rules Mean for Lanzarote?
Asolan warns that wider changes to tourist property rules could affect Lanzarote’s accommodation sector.
ALTAVISTA RESIDENTS CALL FOR ACTION OVER REPORTED NIGHT-TIME DISTURBANCES
Residents in the Altavista area of Arrecife are asking the local authorities to address a situation they say is affecting peace and cleanliness.
DNI Renewal in Tías: Mobile Police Unit Returns to Lanzarote on 29 September
Need to renew your Spanish DNI in Lanzarote? A Policía Nacional mobile documentation unit will be in Tías on Tuesday 29 September 2026.
Lanzarote Heat Alert: Temperatures Could Reach 37°C on Wednesday
Lanzarote is heading into another spell of very warm weather, with AEMET issuing a yellow heat alert for Wednesday 23 September 2026.
Lanzarote Road Accident: Man Dies After Vehicle Leaves LZ-2 in Tías
A man has died following a serious road accident on the LZ-2 in the municipality of Tías.
Papagayo Access Could Change: Proposal for 500 Non-Resident Cars a Day
A proposal could limit non-resident vehicles visiting Papagayo in Lanzarote to 500 a day.
Lanzarote sees fewer mainland arrivals in 2026 despite a late-summer lift
Lanzarote’s tourism picture has remained strong in many areas during 2026, but new passenger figures reveal a more mixed trend.
455 Years On: The Forgotten History Beneath Lanzarote’s Southern Coast
Discover the story of San Marcial de Rubicón, Lanzarote’s early European settlement, and the 1571 Dogalí raid.
Lanzarote and La Graciosa Celebrate 30 Years of the El Río Swim Crossing
Lanzarote and La Graciosa have celebrated a major milestone in the sporting calendar.