Digital ID Now Accepted
The Digital version of the Spanish ID Cards are acceptable for most requirements from 2nd April. Residents with a DNI can create a digital version via the app MiDNI.
New Northern Pipeline Open
The 9 million € Northern water pipeline, in construction for several years, opened last week and should give the residents of Haria a much more stable water supply, with decent water pressure, especially to higher areas.
Arrecife Beach Re-Opened
Playa del Reducto in Arrecife is finally open again for swimming. It was closed for nearly six months while authorities tried to establish the location of waste water entering the bay. They finally found it and made the necessary repairs.
Old Cinema For Sale
The old cinema in Teguise is on the market for 1.6 Million €. The building, dating from the late 1960’s served as the old capital cinema for years, and retains many of the features, including the old stage and projectors. Currently it’s a furniture emporium with offices above.
New Roundabout On LZ1
A new roundabout will be created on the first section of the LZ from Tahiche to the north, close to the bakery. It will slow down traffic for people wishing to cross the road between the two halves of Tahiche, and those turning into or exiting the bakery.
Arrested For Not Returning Hire Car
A 27 year old woman was arrested on Monday after a police traffic stop. It turned out she had not returned the vehicle 18 days previously and the rental company had reported the car stolen.
Luxury Cruise Ship Arriving In Playa Blanca
The super luxury Four Seasons Yacht will dock in Playa Blanca in November for a day on a cruise that will take the ship from Malaga to Casablanca, Playa Blanca, La Gomera and Las Palmas. The ship has just 95 cabins, all with balconies and carries under 200 passengers and the same number of crew. Cabins start at 22,000 € for a 7 day cruise.
43 Cruise Ships Expected In Arrecife This Month
April will see a record 43 cruise ships docking in Arrecife, providing very welcome income for food and drink suppliers, tour guides and coach transport companies.
Calima Expected
The weather service is warning that a calima will arrive on the island on Monday afternoon and last through Tuesday. The strong southerly wind will bring sand from The Sahara and rising temperatures.
Costa Teguise Bus Interchange To Open in May Or June
Although the building is ready and complete, there will be a delay to the opening of the travel interchange in the resort, after it was discovered that the transfer of ownership of the land hadn’t been completed. The process is underway now, but it will lead to a delay.
We’ll add more news here as it comes in…..
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