Lanzarote News

LANZAROTE WAKES UP TO RAIN: HOW LONG WILL THE UNSETTLED WEATHER LAST?

Lanzarote's yellow rain warning runs from Friday afternoon until early Saturday. Find out how long showers may last and what tourists should know.

GUATIZA FIRE: EMERGENCY SERVICES TACKLE BLAZE IN AREA OF ACCUMULATED SCRAP AND VEHICLE PARTS

A fire broke out in Guatiza, in the municipality of Teguise, on Tuesday 6 October, with firefighters called to an outdoor area.

Ryan AIR EU Court Case; A New Legal Challenge

A new legal challenge involving Ryanair and its EU operating licence has raised questions about the future of some of Europe's biggest low-cost flight networks.

Maricarmen Abasca Has Died in Madrid After Being Evicted From Her Home

After a highly publicised eviction in September, the 87-year-old Spanish woman has now died in hospital.

Arrecife Housing Protest Camp Faces Removal Warning as Lanzarote Housing Crisis Takes Centre Stage

A housing protest camp in the heart of Arrecife has become the latest focus of Lanzarote’s growing debate.

Lanzarote Expecting a Change in Weather From Tomorrow

Lanzarote is in for a noticeable change in the weather this Friday, 9 October.

80-Year-Old Swimmer Makes History in Lanzarote’s La Bocaina

An 80-year-old swimmer has made history in the Canary Islands after completing a remarkable solo open-water swim from Lanzarote to Lobos across La Bocaina.

Spain Approves 21 New Housing Measures: What It Could Mean for Renters, Landlords and Holiday Lets in Lanzarote

Lanzarote Gets Ready for Spain’s November 2026 General Election

Lanzarote is heading towards another important date in the Spanish political calendar, with Spain’s general election officially set for Sunday 29 November 2026.

Lanzarote launches €500,000 Consume Lanzarote scheme for 2026

A new round of the popular Consume Lanzarote scheme has been approved.

Lanzarote Water Outages: Power Problems Hit Desalination Plants Again

Lanzarote is experiencing another period of disruption to its water supply after further electrical faults.

Lanzarote Weather Turns Unsettled: What Tourists and Residents Need to Know This Week

This week, forecasts are pointing towards a more unsettled spell, with cloud and occasional showers.

Lanzarote’s Poverty Rate Has Risen Since the Early 2000s – But the Latest Figures Show Some Improvement

15.69% of Lanzarote's population was below the poverty threshold in 2025.

Canary Islands Housing Construction Surges in 2026 – What Could It Mean for Lanzarote?

The Canary Islands are seeing a significant increase in new residential construction.

Saborea Lanzarote Food Festival Postponed Until March 2027

The next Saborea Lanzarote Food and Wine Festival will no longer take place in November 2026 as originally planned.

A Forgotten Chapter of Lanzarote and Canary Islands History

Canary Islanders Were Sold as Enslaved People in Valencia and Seville: A Forgotten Chapter of Lanzarote and Canary Islands History

Haría Calls for a Rethink of Saturday Sporting Events After Road Closures Hit Local Trade

Haría is asking Lanzarote's Cabildo and the island's municipalities to look again at how major sporting events are scheduled.

Canary Islands migrant arrivals fall 44.5% in 2026, but September sees an increase

The latest official figures on irregular migration to the Canary Islands show a mixed picture.

Playa Blanca Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Gets Key Green Light

A major infrastructure project in the south of Lanzarote has moved another step forward.

Canary Islands Reach Historic Record for Self-Employed Workers as Unemployment Falls

The Canary Islands are ending September 2026 with encouraging news for the local economy.