Lanzarote News
The latest news and updates from Lanzarote
A Mini Heatwave Brings Unseasonable October Heat to Lanzarote
Lanzarote is experiencing an unusually warm spell for late October, with forecasters warning that temperatures could climb to 30–33°C
Driver Taken to Hospital After Car Crashes Into Lamppost in Tahíche
A woman was taken to hospital after her car collided with a lamppost in Tahíche in the early hours of Sunday, 25 October.
Lanzarote Rental Housing Competition Soars as Demand Grows
Competition for rental housing in Lanzarote is rising. Discover the latest figures, what they mean for residents and practical tips for finding a long-term home
SMALL OFFSHORE EARTHQUAKES RECORDED WEST OF LANZAROTE
A pair of offshore earthquakes were recorded in the Atlantic near the Canary Islands on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Arrecife Court Case: Prosecutors Seek 15-Year Sentence in Alleged Partner Stabbing
Prosecutors are seeking a 15-year prison sentence for a man accused of attempting to kill his partner in Arrecife, Lanzarote.
Lanzarote Looks Ahead to Winter Tourism in 2026
Lanzarote is preparing for the 2026 winter tourism season, with hope that British visitors will help offset softer demand from mainland other countries.
521 Homes Proposed Near El Cable Beach in Arrecife
Plans for 521 homes near El Cable beach have sparked debate in Lanzarote.
Five people brought to safety after early-morning incident
A dramatic incident at sea unfolded near Órzola harbour in northern Lanzarote during the early hours of Sunday, 25 October.
Man Taken to Hospital After Medical Emergency at La Garita Beach, Lanzarote
Emergency teams responded after an elderly man suffered a cardiac arrest.
68-Year-Old Man Rescued After Fall on Lanzarote’s Wild Southern Coast
Emergency services were called to Playa de la Arena, in the Los Ajaches area of Yaiza.
Lanzarote Weather This Weekend: Sunshine, Trade Winds and Calima
Visitors and residents can expect a changeable but generally warm end to October.
NEW DISCOVERIES NEAR PAPAGAYO SHED LIGHT ON LANZAROTE’S EARLY HISTORY
Archaeologists working close to Lanzarote’s famous Papagayo beaches have uncovered new features.
CALDERA BLANCA HELICOPTER RESCUE
the Canary Islands Emergency Coordination Centre (CECOES 112) received an alert at around 12:10pm on 22nd October.
Firefighters Put Out Fire in Abandoned Arrecife House
Firefighters extinguished a fire inside an abandoned house on Doctor Fleming Street in Arrecife, Lanzarote, in the early hours of 23 October 2026.
42 Affordable-Rent Homes in Playa Blanca: Applications Open for Lanzarote Social Housing
A new opportunity has opened for eligible residents looking for affordable housing in Lanzarote.
Lanzarote Hotels Record €71.4 Million in September as Revenue Rises by 12.5%
Lanzarote’s hotel industry has reported a strong September, with accommodation revenue reaching €71.4 million — a rise of around 12.5%.
Lanzarote Human Trafficking Case: Spain’s Supreme Court Upholds Prison Sentence
A serious human trafficking case connected to Lanzarote has reached a further legal milestone after Spain’s Supreme Court refused to admit an appeal.
Arrecife Strengthens Flood Preparedness with a Municipal Risk Plan
Arrecife is strengthening flood preparedness in Lanzarote with a municipal flood risk plan. Find out why the city can be vulnerable to heavy rain.
Lanzarote Sweet Wine Wins Gold at International Wine Competition
A sweet Lanzarote wine has won Gold at the 2026 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, with two more island wines receiving CMB Merit distinctions.
IS IT ACCEPTABLE TO WALK AROUND LANZAROTE IN SWIMWEAR?
From wandering around the shops in your swimming costume to sitting down for lunch in a restaurant wearing nothing but a pair of shorts, what is acceptable?