Lanzarote News
The latest news and updates from Lanzarote
Lanzarote Water Cuts: Seven Areas Without Supply This Tuesday
Residents and visitors in parts of San Bartolomé, Teguise and Tinajo are facing scheduled water supply interruptions today.
New Retirement Rules in Spain: Pensioners Can Now Return to Work as Autónomos
A significant change to Spain’s retirement system could be particularly interesting for people living and working in Lanzarote.
Driver Arrested in Famara After Allegedly Fleeing Police Checkpoint in Stolen Car
A police operation in La Caleta de Famara ended with the arrest of a driver after officers say he failed to stop at a security checkpoint.
Caleta de Famara Water Festival 2026: A Very Wet Way to End the Summer Celebrations
If there is one event that perfectly captures the relaxed, playful character of Caleta de Famara, it has to be the famous Verbena del Agua.
Timanfaya Camel Rides Extended for One More Year as Yaiza and Canary Islands Government Prepare New Agreement
The popular camel rides at Timanfaya National Park will continue for another year, while authorities review the future arrangements for the service.
Three Dogs Left in Open Car Boot While Owner Goes Shopping in Arrecife
A situation involving three dogs left in the open boot of a car in Arrecife has prompted action from the Local Police.
Vehicle Crashes Into Wall in Muñique, Lanzarote, Damaging Traffic-Light Cables
A late-night crash in Muñique, Lanzarote, has required the intervention of firefighters and local police after a vehicle collided with a wall.
Arrecife on Course for a Record-Breaking Year as Lanzarote Cruise Tourism Surges
Arrecife is heading towards what could be its busiest year ever for cruise tourism, with more than 407,000 cruise passengers already recorded this year.
Arrecife Mayor Announces Possible Legal Action Over Social Media Comments
Arrecife mayor Yonathan de León says he will seek legal advice after comments about his wife and family were published on social media.
Firefighters tackle kitchen fire at Arrecife home in Maneje
A fire at a home in the Maneje area of Arrecife was brought under control by firefighters on Saturday night.
Warm Weather Returns to Lanzarote as August Comes to an End
Lanzarote is set for another taste of summer this weekend, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures climbing towards the 30°C mark as August draws to a close.
Car crashes into wall in Arrecife
A traffic accident in Arrecife, Lanzarote, on Friday afternoon ended without reported injuries after a car left the road and collided with a wall on Calle Mina.
Arrecife to Join National Concentration in Support of Ceuta on September 2
Arrecife will join municipalities across Spain in a public show of support for Ceuta, with a concentration taking place outside Arrecife Town Hall on Wednesday.
Two people arrested after suspected drug landing on Lanzarote coast
Two people have been arrested in Lanzarote after arriving on the island in an inflatable boat, with the Guardia Civil later finding suspected drug bales.
New Public Terrace Opens at Arrecife’s Parque Temático as Families Enjoy ‘Tardeos Arrecife’
Arrecife has welcomed a new outdoor public terrace at the Parque Temático, creating another family-friendly space in the capital.
Feeling the Post-Holiday Blues? Simple Ways to Ease Back Into Life
For many people, the hardest part of a holiday isn’t leaving Lanzarote — it’s coming home to normal life afterwards.
Minor Rescued on La Graciosa After Fish Hook Accident at Montaña Amarilla
A young visitor had to be evacuated from one of La Graciosa’s most popular coastal spots after a fish hook became embedded in their thumb.
Chicken and Beef Prices Could Rise in Lanzarote as Brazilian Imports Face EU Restrictions
Shoppers across Lanzarote and the wider Canary Islands could see changes to the price and availability of chicken and beef.
27-Year-Old Woman Hospitalised After Diving Accident in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
A 27-year-old woman has been taken to hospital in serious condition following a diving accident in Playa Blanca, in the south of Lanzarote.
Lanzarote Joins the Canary Islands’ Growing Video Game Industry
Lanzarote may be famous for tourism, beaches and volcanoes, but a very different industry is quietly developing on the island — video game development.