Lanzarote News
The latest news and updates from Lanzarote
Five-Year-Old Boy Airlifted to Gran Canaria After Playa Blanca Pool Incident Has Sadly Died in Hospital
A little boy who was airlifted from Lanzarote to Gran Canaria following a serious swimming pool incident in Playa Blanca has sadly passed away in hospital.
Could Lanzarote Tourists Be Asked to Pay a Tourist Tax? New Study Reveals What Visitors Would Accept
A new study has put a figure on what holidaymakers might be prepared to pay if the Canary Islands introduced a tourist tax.
Arrecife Targets Four Businesses Operating Without the Required Licences
Businesses in Arrecife could face fines of at least €15,001 and possible closure.
Summer Stretches On into September for Lanzarote with Higher than Normal Temperatures
The Canary Islands have started September with temperatures well above normal.
El Niño 2026: What Could It Mean for Lanzarote and the Canary Islands?
El Niño is back – and this time meteorologists are watching a potentially very strong event.
Lanzarote Tourism Shows Stronger Spending as Visitor Numbers Stabilise in 2026
Lanzarote tourism has had a mixed year for visitor numbers, but the latest figures reveal an encouraging trend for the island’s economy.
Lanzarote’s Internet Is Getting a Major Upgrade: New Submarine Fibre-Optic Ring Reaches Playa Honda
Lanzarote is taking another major step towards becoming a better-connected island, with a new submarine fibre-optic network now reaching Playa Honda.
Lanzarote Under Calima Pre-Alert as Dust Levels Rise Across the Island
Lanzarote is experiencing another spell of calima, with the Canary Islands Government issuing a pre-alert after concentrations of airborne dust increased.
Ardilla moruna captured in Lanzarote after arriving hidden in a rental car from Fuerteventura
A surprise passenger has raised concerns about invasive species in Lanzarote after a Barbary ground squirrel was discovered in Playa Honda this week.
Young Man Rescued After Fall in Rocky Area of Puerto del Carmen
A young man was rescued by emergency crews after falling in a rocky area around El Varadero in Puerto del Carmen on Wednesday evening.
“Hang on… What’s This Extra Charge?” The Restaurant Bill Rule Many People in Lanzarote Don’t Know About
You sit down, order your meal, check the menu, enjoy your dinner… and then the bill arrives.
Lanzarote Construction Company Fined More Than €108,000 Over Irregular Employment
A construction company based in Yaiza has been hit with a sanction of more than €108,000 following an investigation into the alleged illegal employment.
Lanzarote Craft Fair 2026: 70,000 Visitors Expected for Six Days of Canarian Craftsmanship
One of Lanzarote’s biggest annual celebrations of traditional crafts returns to Mancha Blanca this September, bringing together more than 140 participants.
Major €3 Million Upgrade Planned for Tías Underpass on Lanzarote
A long-awaited improvement to one of Tías’ important road connections has taken another step forward.
Around 2,000 People Gather in Arrecife in Support of Ceuta
Thousands of people gathered outside Arrecife Town Hall on Wednesday evening as Lanzarote joined towns and cities across Spain in showing support for Ceuta.
Five-Year-Old Child Airlifted From Lanzarote Hotel After Swimming Pool Emergency
A five-year-old child has been taken to hospital in Gran Canaria in critical condition after being rescued from a hotel swimming pool.
Lanzarote Car Registrations Take a Sharp Turn in 2026 – But Not Everywhere
Vehicle registrations in Lanzarote have fallen during the first seven months of 2026.
Lanzarote Weather: Temperatures Rise as Calima Arrives
Lanzarote is set for another warm, dry and largely sunny day today, Thursday 3 September, although there is some calima affecting the island.
IGIC Revenue Rises 4.5% in Canary Islands as Tax Take Reaches €1.36 Billion
Canary Islands tax revenues increased during the first six months of 2026, with IGIC generating €1.361 billion for the regional coffers.
Caleta de Caballo Beach Closed to Swimming Following Water Contamination
Visitors and residents are being advised not to enter the water at Caleta de Caballo beach after testing detected fecal contamination.