Spain, and therefore Lanzarote, has a new process to help people with hidden disabilities travel through the country’s airports.

In brief news from Lanzarote this week, new taxi app, 500 swimmers across the rio, 60 years as a tourist destination for Puerto del Carmen and more.

This week’s news from Lanzarote includes buggies denounced by villagers for ruining the countryside, new investment for struggling Beatriz Hotels and more.

The Land of Opportunities programme is a CaixaBank Social Action initiative aimed at supporting entrepreneurship in rural areas.

In local, brief news this week, another record month at the airport, thousands join Dolores pilgrimage and much more.

In brief news this week, new urban park in Playa Honda open, medical emergrency on a Jet 2 flight, very hot August, and more.