Bomb Scare On TUI Flight From Cardiff
A TUI flight from Cardiff declared an emergency on Thursday morning, after a note was found in a washroom suggesting there was a bomb on board. The aircraft was escorted by two fighter jets from Portugal prior to landing and moved to a special section at Lanzarote Airport, where it was surrounded by firefighters and bomb disposal technicians.
Passengers were held in the General Aviation terminal while their luggage was searched, and several flights were delayed while the aircraft itself was being checked.
After initial inspections, it appears the threat may have been a hoax and the police are carrying out an investigation to discover which passenger was responsible.
Tax Breaks For Companies Building Homes For Long Term Rental
The Canarian government has announced tax breaks for companies that build homes on the islands aimed at the long term rental market. This is a welcome addition to government sponsored builds of affordable homes and should see an increase in building for residents in The Canaries.
New Laws Planned For Campers And Motorhome Owners
A new law is in draft that will cover campers, caravaners and motorhome owners on the islands. It’s currently not permitted to “wild camp” on the islands, although many people do so. The new law will permit municipalities to earmark land for campsites, which will have a hotel style rating system encouraging entrepreneurs to design the best facility depending on where it will be located and based on the demand of tourist users.
Engine Failure On La Graciosa Ferry
Both engines failed on one of the La Graciosa ferries as it was approaching Caleta de Sebo on Thursday. The Captain immediately radio’d for assistance and another vessel was despatched from the harbour to tow it in. It’s the first such incident in over 40 years.
Reminder On Food Products For UK Visitors
A reminder has been circulated to visitors arriving in Lanzarote, or anywhere else in the EU, that certain food products must not be brought with them. Specifically meat and dairy products are prohibited, and passengers are asked to remove any of those before disembarking flights.
First President Dies
Antonio Lorenzo Martín, who was the first President of The Cabildo of Lanzarote, elected in the first democratic election in Spain, post Franco, died this week, aged 93. He was president of the Cabildo de Lanzarote between April 19, 1979 and May 23, 1983 and was appointed official chronicler by the Arrecife City Council in 2010.
Dog Beach For Costa Teguise
A section of Playa Bastian is going to be turned into a dog friendly beach, where pets will be able to swim and enjoy the beach. Bins and bags for disposing of dog poo will be provided.
2024 Wines “Very Good”
The Lanzarote wine harvest from last year, available now, has been officially declared a “very good” vintage at a tasting carried out by the wine council. A total of 1.3 million kilos was harvested, which should produce about the same number of bottles of wine. This was a low level due to the lack of rainfall in winter 23 /24. 72% of the grapes were Malvasia Volcanica.
Jet 2 Aircraft Returns To Lanzarote After “Smell of Smoke”
A Jet 2 aircraft, bound for East Midlands, declared an emergency soon after take off on Monday, after passengers complained of a smell of smoke in the cabin. The aircraft was routed straight back to Lanzarote and was met on the rundown by fire crews. The passengers were subsequently disembarked and waited for a replacement aircraft to be sent by the airline. On initial inspection, it was reported that the issue was with the port engine.
Balearic Islands Approve New Law To Contain Tourism
The Balearic Islands – Mallorca, Menorca etc have approved a new law that seeks to contain the growth in tourism. Measure include much larger fines for renting without appropriate licences, the freezing of new licences, and future ones only being granted when another property comes off the register and a plan to modernise obsolete properties to provide housing for local residents.
Wine Run A Huge Success
Last Sunday’s Wine Run, was a huge success with over 1,700 people enjoying a 23KM run, or a 12KM run or walk, through the island’s incredible volcanic region, and finishing with an amazing party in Uga, with live music, tapas and Lanzarote wine.
Registrations For The Annual Swim To La Graciosa Open 19th June
The annual Travesía a Nado “El Río” will take place on September 27th this year. It will be the 24th running of this event, which is a swim from Lanzarote to La Graciosa. Registrations open on 19th June, and are limited to 450 places for adult and 50 for under 18 year olds. The entry fee is 21 € for adults and 11 € for under 18’s.
We’ll add more news here as it comes in this week…….
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