Monumento Campesino Restoration Complete
The finishing touches have been made to Manrique’s fertility monument in the centre of the island. The monument underwent a major renovation after being damaged in a storm in April 2024. An opening ceremony was carried out this week.
Three Hikers Rescued
Three hikers, in two separate incidents, were rescued by emergency workers on Thursday. In the first, a woman and her daughter were rescued in Orzola when they became trapped in a cave, and in the second a woman got stuck on a path at El Risco de Famara, and was rescued using ropes and harnesses.
8,000 € Tuna Bought By Local Restaurant
The restaurant Brisa Marina in Playa Blanca, has acquired a 322 kilo Bluefin tuna for 8,000 €. Look out for some special meals being offered so you can enjoy this exceptional fish.
Papagayo Campsite To Open For Easter
The campsite at Papagayo will open on 4th April and will remain open until 20th April, for the Easter period on the island. Over the winter, many improvements have been made to the water, walkways and electrical systems and the laundry area has been refurbished.
More Than 40,000 Attend St Patrick’s Day Festivities
More than 40,000 people attended the annual St Patrick’s Day parade, followed by festivities in the old town harbour of Puerto del Carmen. The festival program included a varied offer of sports, cultural activities, live music, shows and traditional gastronomy.
Human Remains Found In Charco del Palo
A human skeleton was found in a cave in Charco del Palo, by town hall workers cleaning the area. The Guardia Civil has moved the remains, and has started an investigation.
Almost 10,000 Holiday Homes
Lanzarote will this month reach more than 10,000 registered holiday homes, with the total standing at 9873 in mid March. They account for over 44,000 tourist beds on the islands.
Orange Warning For Waves
AEMET has issued an orange alert for big waves on the coasts. The warning starts at 12:00 on Tuesday, and waves of 5 to 6 metres are expected. Coastal areas can expect some flooding when the waves coincide with high tide, mid afternoon. The wind is being caused by yet another deep Atlantic storm, this time called Laurence.
Cabildo’s 112th Anniversary
The Cabildo of Lanzarote celebrated its 112th anniversary in a ceremony at Monumento Campesino, with current President Oswaldo Betancort, and many other senior politicians in attendance. It was in 1913 that Lanzarote was first given its own main government, which had previously been administered from Las Palmas. Since then, 40 presidents have served the people of the island.
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