Lanzarote News
The latest news and updates from Lanzarote
LA PALMA VOLCANO: FIVE YEARS SINCE THE TAJOGAITE ERUPTION
Five years ago, on 19 September 2021, La Palma changed forever.
Canary Islands Irregular Migration Falls by More Than 55% in 2026
Latest figures show a significant fall in irregular migration to the Canary Islands this year, although the Atlantic route remains active.
Heat and Calima Return to Lanzarote as Temperatures Rise This Week
Lanzarote weather is turning hotter again, with calima returning and temperatures rising to 32°C today and potentially 34°C on Wednesday.
Young Man Arrested in National Police Anti-Drug Operation in Punta Mujeres
A young man has been arrested in Lanzarote during an anti-drug operation carried out by Spain’s National Police.
THE STORY BEHIND LANZAROTE'S FAMOUS DEVIL
If you have ever visited Timanfaya, there is a good chance you have seen him.
Lanzarote’s New Undersea Fibre-Optic Link
What the 553km Atlántica Project Means for the Island.
Motorcyclist Injured After Collision With Car in Arrecife
A 22-year-old motorcyclist was injured following a collision involving a car in Arrecife during the early hours of Friday, September 18.
Car Catches Fire While Driving in Mácher Lanzarote as Driver Escapes Unhurt
A vehicle caught fire while being driven in Lanzarote on Friday evening, with the driver managing to stop and get out safely.
Lanzarote Water: Court Rejects Canal Gestión’s €8 Million Pandemic Compensation Claim
A new court ruling has brought another development in Lanzarote’s long-running dispute over the island’s water service.
Van catches fire on LZ-40 near Puerto del Carmen
A morning journey along the LZ-40 near Puerto del Carmen was interrupted on Saturday, 19 September.
Arrecife’s Historic Old Market Set for a New Cultural Chapter
A historic building in the heart of Arrecife could soon have a completely new role.
Lanzarote Craft Fair 2026 attracts 77,500 visitors in six days
The 37th Lanzarote Craft Fair has ended on a high note, with 77,500 visitors counted during the six-day event at Mancha Blanca in Tinajo.
British HolidayMaker Remains in Coma after Suffering a Severe Head Injury During Lanzarote Holiday
A British man remains in an induced coma after suffering a severe head injury during the first night of a family holiday in Lanzarote.
Lanzarote Search Ends in Tragedy After Missing Man Found Deceased Near La Santa
A search operation in Lanzarote has ended with the discovery of a man's body on the island's northwest coast, after his family reported him missing.
CALIMA IN LANZAROTE: WHY THE SKIES TURNED HAZY EARLIER THIS WEEK
Lanzarote's latest calima is easing — and there is no need for holidaymakers to panic.
Lanzarote recorded five deaths in water accidents this summer
Lanzarote has recorded five deaths in water-related accidents during the 2026 summer period.
Lanzarote Hospital Pioneers New Treatment
The Hospital Universitario Doctor José Molina Orosa in Arrecife has introduced a new minimally invasive treatment for uterine fibroids.
Lanzarote fuel prices rise sharply as Middle East conflict puts pressure on the pump
Motorists in Lanzarote are paying noticeably more to fill their cars this month, with petrol and diesel prices rising.
Haría launches four-year plan to check holiday lets in Lanzarote
Haría has approved a four-year plan to check holiday rental homes, including their paperwork, safety and operating conditions.
Heat in Canary Islands Schools: Why Classroom Temperatures Are Back in the Spotlight
The return to school in the Canary Islands has once again highlighted an issue that families, teachers and education authorities have been discussing.