Lanzarote will once again host ESA (European Space Agency) astronauts who will train for the fifth year in the volcanic areas. Various engineers and geologists will accompany cosmonauts Alexander Gerst and Stephanie Wilson during November. The exercise should serve to...
European Air to Air Refueling Training in Lanzarote
On Tuesday the Military Aerodrome at Lanzarote Airport hosted for the second time the EART22 (European Air to Air Refueling Training). This is an special exercise that sepcialises in flight refueling. Participating in the exercise are three tankers.An Italian Kc-767A,...
Submarine Power Cable
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura launched the first 132-kilowatt submarine power cable between the two islands. The power company, Red Eléctrica have run the cable from the Playa Blanca substation in Lanzarote, to the La Oliva substation in Fuerteventura. President of the...
Ocean Film Tour
A presentation of international documentaries lasting 150 minutes about environmental awareness and the oceans will be shown today at the cultural tourist center of Jameos del Agua. Two great oceans will be studied in the films called 'Shobe surf', 'The deep med',...
Remembering Cesar Manrique
The Lanzarote Council have been remembering Cesar Manrqique, 30 years after his death in a car accident on the island, his beloved home, at the crossroads in Tahiche which has now been converted into a roundabout and is overlooked by one of his most beautiful wind...
Open Mall Shopping Centre announces opening date
According to their website, the new shopping mall , Open Mall, in Arrecife, will be opening their doors to the public on Friday 11th November 2022. There will be 92 different stores and restaurants offering a diverse range of fashion and leisure activities, spread...
More arrivals for August 2022
Lanzarote airport received 722,288 passengers in August, 5.2% more than in 2019, confirming the recovery of tourism compared to pre-pandemic figures. Canary airports have closed the month of August 2022 with 3,999,908 passengers, which represents an increase of 1.3%...
New Vueling Direct Flight to Gatwick
Vueling are starting a new direct route from Lanzarote and the other Canary Islands to London Gatwick. The Lanzarote to Gatwick route starts operating on the 8th December 2022. For more information , go to The Vueling website
Mercadona Supermarket Opens in Puerto del Carmen
Mercadona opened it's doors on the 4th August 2022 in the resort of Puerto del Carmen. Situated in the new Soco Commercial Centre on the Avenida de las Playas, opposite the Fariones Hotel at the end of the main beach, the new, large supermarket offers the usual fruit...
Spains President Holidays in Lanzarote
The President of Spain Pedro Sánchez arrived in Lanzarote on Wednesday to start his summer holidays. Whilst visiting the island he also has plans to take advantage of his stay in the Canary Islands to travel to La Palma, to see how the reconstruction after the damage...