Lanzarote News

Illegal Taxi Driver Faces €4,000 Fine as Lanzarote Authorities Crack Down on Unlicensed Services

Visitors and residents in Lanzarote are being urged to use only licensed taxis after an alleged illegal taxi driver was stopped by police.

Canary Islands Issue Four Weather Pre-Alerts as Authorities Urge Public to Stay Vigilant

Grass Fire in El Mojón Quickly Brought Under Control by Lanzarote Firefighters

A fast response from Lanzarote’s emergency services prevented a grass fire in El Mojón, in the municipality of Teguise, on Thursday 22nd July.

Canary Islands Approves New Youth Mortgage Offering Up to 95% Financing for First Homes

New Hipoteca Joven Canaria could make buying a first home in Lanzarote more accessible for young people and families.

Tías Police Remove 71 Electric Scooters from Public Areas in Puerto del Carmen

Authorities step up action over electric scooters left on pavements, pedestrian areas and promenades.

Aena Suspends Controversial Bus Parking Charges at Canary Islands Airports After Industry Backlash

Aena has announced that it is temporarily suspending the introduction of controversial paid parking charges.

Illegal “Pirate Taxi” Stopped in Arrecife After Police Investigation

An alleged illegal “pirate taxi” driver has been reported by Arrecife Local Police after officers stopped a vehicle carrying six people.

Arrecife Cruise Tourism Continues to Thrive as More Than 400,000 Passengers Arrive in the First Half of 2026

Arrecife has reached another significant milestone for Lanzarote tourism, with more than 400,000 cruise passengers arriving.

Spain Approves Major Smoking Law Reform: What It Could Mean for Lanzarote Residents and Tourists

Spain is preparing for one of the biggest changes to its tobacco legislation in more than 15 years.

Young Driver Injured After Vehicle Overturns Near Papagayo, Playa Blanca

A young driver was taken to hospital after his vehicle overturned on the access road leading to the Papagayo beaches

Worker Injured in Machine Accident at Hotel Costa Calero Taken to Hospital

A worker was taken to hospital on Tuesday morning after suffering a workplace accident involving machinery at a hotel in Puerto Calero, Lanzarote.

Worker Rescued After Becoming Stranded Eight Metres Above Ground in Arrecife

Lanzarote firefighters were called into action after a worker carrying out fumigation work in Arrecife became stranded.

Two Young People Injured in Serious Accident on Rambla Medular in Arrecife

Two young people have been taken to hospital following a serious road traffic incident.

Vehicle Fire in Arrecife Extinguished by Lanzarote Firefighters

Emergency services were called into action in the early hours of Monday morning after a vehicle caught fire in Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote.

Coastal Pre-Alert Issued for Lanzarote as Rough Seas Expected

Residents and tourists in Lanzarote are being urged to take extra care around the coastline after the Canary Islands Government declared a pre-alert.

Lifeguards Rescue Swimmer in Difficulty at Arrieta Beach, Lanzarote

A person who found themselves in difficulty in the sea at Arrieta, in the north of Lanzarote, was brought safely back to shore by local lifeguards on Sunday.

Lanzarote Construction Activity Surges as Cement Sales Rise Sharply in 2026

Lanzarote is experiencing a significant increase in construction activity, with new figures showing a sharp rise in cement sales.

Lanzarote Celebrates Spain´s World Cup Victory!

There are some nights that will be remembered for years to come – and for football fans across Lanzarote, this was certainly one of them.

Canary Islands Inflation Rises to 3.4% as Transport Costs Drive Prices Higher

Inflation in the Canary Islands continued to outpace the national average in June.

Property Prices Hit Record High as Housing Costs Continue to Rise

House prices in Costa Teguise have reached a new record, with the average asking price climbing to €3,916 per square metre.