Ryanair Closes Base in Lanzarote
It was reported last year that Ryanair would be closing its bases in the Canary islands resulting in strikes by the ground staff. Fifty staff are employed in Lanzarote and last Wednesday was their last day although they had not yet received any type of dismissal...
Lanzarote Census Results
There are more residents in Lanzarote reaching an all time high at the close of 2019. The latest Census has counted just over 161,100 residents. Arrecife the capital is leading with an estimate to reach 65,500 inhabitants and Teguise continues to rank second with...
Decrease in Cars Registered in Lanzarote
So traffic jams are a rare sight in Lanzarote and if there is a build up of vehicles on the road, it tends to last a few minutes. If you have been visiting the island for a number of years you may have noticed the increase in the number of cars now on the roads but...
3 Kings day in Lanzarote
Today is 3 kings day in Lanzarote. Its the Spanish Christmas day celebrated by the 3 kings arriving on camels to give out presents to the children. Every village has their own procession and ceremony where the kings arrive throwing sweets to the children. Its the...
Lanzarote 0 Emission Eco Farm
Working off 100% renewable energy and completely off the electricity grid the first Canarian farm is on the island of Lanzarote, The farm known as Granja Avícola Morales is ahead of the objectives set out for Europe for 2020 implementing systems that generate zero...
44,000 Cruise Passengers Arrive
Lanzarote continues to be a popular cruise destination and will expect 44,000 passengers on fourteen large cruises before the end of the year. The island leads the way with 19.11% growth in the first ten months of 2019 of tourists visiting the Canary archipelago on a...
Nativity Scene Excursion
On Sunday a traditional Christmas excursion will take place organised by the council of Haria.in the north. All around Lanzarote the villages have included amongst their Christmas lights and decorations, nativity scenes known as a Belen. These can be quite creative...
International Music Festival Resumes Early 2020
The Canary Islands International Music Festival will return in January and February in Lanzarote and La Graciosa to offer six concerts scheduled for its 36th edition. The artists will include the Russian Chamber Orchestra of St. Petersburg, one of the most requested...
Car Rental Company Introduces Electric Cars in Lanzarote
The largest car rental company in Lanzarote and the Canaries has just introduced its first electric vehicles to its fleet. At an event attended by the authoroties including the president of the Lanzarote Council the vehicles were deployed by Cicar on the forecourt at...
Hang On Lanzarote
The climbing centre has just recently opened and is proving to be great fun for all ages. It is located in Arrecife, opposite the San Jose Castle and not far from Ikea. The climbing centre has a variety of climbing activities including rope and auto belay. There is...