Arrecife Going All White
A new municipal ordinance is being created for Arrecife, which will require all buildings in the capital to be predominantly white, and where signage is used, it will have to be black. This follows the success of a similar scheme in Playa Honda.
High Temperatures Over Weekend
High temperatures in the mid 30’s are expected over the weekend, especially in inland areas of the island. The heatwave will be accompanied by a calima, bringing sand from The Sahara.
Homes Registered For Tourist Letting Double In Two Years
Lanzarote now has 10,368 homes registered for tourist letting. Just two years ago, that number was 5198. Assuming an average of three beds per property, it means the number of beds available for tourists on the island has increased by more than 15,000.
Cruise Ships Expected In Playa Blanca This Winter
No further details have been given, but The Canarian Government has said that the first cruise ships will dock in Playa Blanca this winter. The port can take small, boutique cruise ships, with between 100 and 600 passengers. We’ll report on which cruise line can be expected when we have the information.
Lanzarote At Glastonbury
Lanzarote born Talulah Ruby will be performing at Glastonbury, the world famous music event in the UK, this week. Talulah will be singing with Maribou State on the West Holts stage from 22:15 until 23:45.
Puerto Calero Expansion
The lease on the marina in Puerto Calero is due to end this September, and it is expected that it will be renewed until 2060. As part of the renewal, the operators will spend 6.3 million € on an expansion project which will include 28 new standard mornings, 18 for catamarans and 3 for very large yachts. The dry dock area, and existing warehousing will also be increased in size. The marina gives direct employment to around 1,000 families on the island, and more than half a million people visit each year.
New Cycle Path For Puerto del Carmen
A new cycle path with pedestrian section will be created in Puerto del Carmen, running along the Rambla from Calle Juan Carlos I to Calle Noruega. The path will allow cyclists to access both ends of Puerto del Carmen without having to use the busy cycle way on the promenade. The project has a budget of 859,000 € and is expected to be completed by early 2026.
Smart Pedestrian Crossings In Costa Teguise
The island’s first smart pedestrian crossing has been installed in Costa Teguise, with more to follow. The crossings light up from both sides when someone steps onto them.
Cabildo Aiming For “Responsible & Ethical Tourism”
In a bid to change the way tourists think about Lanzarote, The Cabildo, in conjunction with Turismo Lanzarote has announced an ambitious action plan based on achieving ethical and responsible tourism. Cabildo President Oswaldo Betancort said at the launch: “we are going to send the message that in Lanzarote we need not just any tourist, but a tourist who loves and enjoys the island.”
All this will be transversal throughout the value chain of Lanzarote tourism and also for the resident. We are creating a unique model in the world of ethical and responsible tourism, but, above all, in the dissemination and making it clear that, from before landing, you enter a deeply fragile and beautiful territory that must be preserved and promoted.”
The message will be relayed to passengers on flights to the island, on arrival at the airport and all around Lanzarote.
Blue Flag For Playa El Reducto
Arrecife’s main beach, Playa El Reducto has received the coveted blue flag that rewards beaches that meet demanding standards of water quality, safety, environmental management, services, accessibility and environmental education.
Average Daily Expenditure By Tourists Increased In First Quarter
Figures for the first three months of this year showed that, on average, tourists spent 186 € per day on island. Those from Scandinavian countries spent the most, at 225,80 per person, British visitors spent 185,60 € per person, with Spanish at 176,40 € and Germans at 174,40 €. Almost half is spent on accommodation, and 7% on transport.
We’ll add more news as it comes in this week…..
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