Temperatures Rising Over Weekend
AEMET are predicting an increase in temperatures on the island, from Friday onwards, which will be accompanied by a reduction in the wind. Highs of 26 are expected on Friday and 27 on Saturday, with the north of the island being warmest.
Asphalting Begins On Playa Honda Underpass
The final phase of work on the new underpass has started this week, and it’s expected that it will be opened in the next few weeks, connecting the two sides of Playa Honda for pedestrians and cyclists, as well as car drivers.
Flying Boats For The Islands?
At a presentation at the Turquois X conference, a proposal was made by a company developing electric powered flying boats to speed up inter island travel. A concept is already flying, and the proposal suggests that a manufacturing operation could be set up on the islands.
Clocks Go Forward This Weekend
Clocks on the island will go forward by one hour at 1AM on Sunday morning, as Lanzarote switches to summer time.
New Lanzarote Cosmetics Line Launched
In a joint venture between two Lanzarote businesses, a new line of cosmetics, called Salvbio, has been launched. Aloe Plus Lanzarote and Salinas de Janubio have created the line, which uses Aloe grown on the island, and salt harvested from the ocean around Lanzarote. The range includes gels, soaps, cleansers and moisturisers, and they will be manufactured at Aloe Plus’ facility in Altavista, Arrecife. They will be available in the Aloe Plus shops, at the Salinas de Janubio shop, and will soon be available online.
Road Collapse In Arrecife
A road collapsed in Argana Alta, Arrecife this week, when the drainage system leaked, leaving a car sized hole in the road surface. Police were able to close the road before any traffic fell victim to the hole. This is the latest in a series of issues in the area, and calls are being made for Canal Gestion to carry out urgent repairs to their networks below the surface.
Easter Bookings Very High
Easter is traditionally the time of year when tourists from mainland Spain visit the islands, and travel agencies are reporting very high levels of bookings for the Easter period in Lanzarote, with both accommodation and hire cars in very short supply.
54 Electric Scooter Riders Fined In One Day
A police operation in Arrecife resulted in 54 fines for E Scooter riders, and 8 scooters being seized for failing to meet technical standards. The other fines were for travelling on sidewalks and pedestrian areas.
Work Starts On Plaza de las Palmas In Arrecife
The Cesar Manriue designed Plaza de las Palmas in Arrecife is undergoing a full refurbishment, and work started there this week. As a consequence Saturday agricultural market will move to Calle Academia for the next 8 months, until the place re-opens.
Ryanair Changes Announced
Ryanair, the budget airline, has announced changes to its processes, which come into effect on 5th November 2025. From that date, paper tickets will be eliminated and all passengers will be required to use mobile apps for their boarding cards.
Additionally, the size of hand baggage which can be carried free of charge will be reduced to 40 x 20 x 25 centimetres. Arriving at the gate with hand baggage larger than those dimensions will result in a surcharge of 70 €.
British Residents Should Get TIE Now
The British consulate is urging all British nationals resident in Spain to get a tarjeta de identidad de extranjero (TIE) as soon as possible, following new information from the Spanish Government that the old Green Certificate will not be recognised by the EU’s Entry Exit System.
The vast majority of British residents have switched to the biometric TIE, but there are a significant number still using the old green paper certificate which is for EU citizens.
Sailing Boat Runs Aground In La Graciosa
An 8.3 metre sailing boat ran aground just off the town of Pedro Barba in La Graciosa in the early hours of Monday morning. The French registered boat had only one occupant a 57 year old Czech man, who made it ashore unhurt.
Highest Occupation In Costa Teguise In February
The hotels of Teguise (Costa Teguise) reported occupancy of 99,73 % in February, the highest in the archipelago. Tias (Puerto del Carmen) had 94.2 % and Yaiza (Playa Blanca) 90,44 %.
Strategy For Africa Proposed
Canary Islands President, Fernando Clavijo, has announced plans to create a Canary Islands – Africa strategy. The fundamental objective is to contribute to the social and economic growth of the two territories, with The Canaries acting as a bridge between Europe and our closest neighbours on The African Sahara Coast.
Six New Taxi Licenses For Tias
Tias has announced that there will be 6 new taxi licences issued, all for vehicles adapted to people with reduced Mobility. Applications have been invited to apply, with a deadline of 22nd April.
Sponsorship For Local Football Team
Lanzarote Information reader Simon Wells, who runs a sports surface contractor called ETC Sports Surfaces, let us know his company has sponsored La Tiñosa Tiguafaya FS, who play at Campo de Futbol Manuel Arrocha in Puerto del Carmen. The photo shows the team showing their new sponsored kit.
Only 44% of Lanzarote Residents Were Born Here
ISTAC has realised statistics for last year which show that only 44% of Lanzarote residents were born on the island, compared to 22% across The Canaries as a whole. In Lanzarote’s case, the majority are immigrants from Colombia, United Kingdom, Italy and Morocco.
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