Lanzarote News In Brief – Week 14

News

Work Starts On Avenida Papagayo

Work has started on the resurfacing and refurbishment of Avenida Papagayo in Playa Blanca. The work will be done in stages to reduce disruption in the resort.

Tourist Data

Around half the tourists visiting Lanzarote stay in Hotels. Of those, 40% choose room only, 30% bed and breakfast and 30% all inclusive.

More Instagram Stupidity

Videos from Instagram have been viewed widely, showing passengers sitting on the roof of a hire car driving on the Papagayo track, and another showing a pillion rider on a hire scooter, facing backwards. Police are tracing the drivers, who have returned to their home country, with the aim of sanctioning them.

700 Already Registered For Wine Run

The Wine run, which takes place on 14th June already has 700 participants registered. The event can be done as a 23KM run, or a 12KM run or walk. Registrations are open until 7th June: https://winerun.trackingsport.com/events/modalidades.xhtml

We’ll add more news as it comes in this week…..

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