Hot Weather Incoming This Weekend
AEMT has issued a warning for high temperatures and haze this weekend. Starting on Friday, temperatures will rise to the mid 30’s, particularly in inland areas.
Forest Fire Alert For Islands
With high temperatures expected across the islands this weekend, an alert for potential forest fires on the forested islands has been given by The Canarian Government.
Ultra Violet Health Risk
The Canary Islands Health department has issued a warning of extreme levels of UV radiation, which will continue until around 4th July. Their advice is to Use sunscreen SPF 50+ every day, even with clouds or breeze. Wear clothing that covers arms and legs, wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses with UV protection. Look for shade and do not do outdoor activities in the central hours of the day. Pay special attention to children, the elderly and outdoor workers.
Buggy Tours At Risk
The Cabildo has warned town halls that buggy tours on rustic land of the island is not permitted under the Canary Islands Land Law. President of The Cabildo Oswaldo Betancort said:”tourist activity must coexist in harmony with the territory that supports it. “We cannot allow the rustic soil to be degraded by practices that are not authorized and that put our natural heritage at risk.” There has not been a response from any of the relevant ayuntamientos so far.
26 New Taxi Drivers Sit Exam
26 new taxi drivers sat their first exam in the process to become qualified to drive Arrecife taxis this week. Arrecife will be offering a 24 hour taxi service, with each registered cab offering 3 shifts of 8 hours each.
San Bartolomé Opposes “Sensitive Area” Bid To Allow More Taxis At Airport
Some months ago The Cabildo filed to define the airport as a “sensitive area,” in order to allow taxis from other municipalities to collect fares at the busiest times. The Ayuntamiento of San Bartolomé has this week announced that they are not in favour of this, and that this is not within the power of the department to do so.
Central Emergency Control Centre Planned For 2027
Work has started on the creation of a centralised emergency operations area in Tias. The centre will be manned by staff from all the emergency services and will provide a central control room for the first time in Lanzarote.
Huge Queues At Timanfaya
The first day of July saw huge queues of cars blocking the road, and waiting to be allowed to turn into the Timanfaya National Park. Guardia Civil agents were called into the area to marshall the traffic. The Lanzarote Cabildo has already been asked to urgently implement a pre booking system, with time slots, that they talked about months ago.
More Medals For Lanzarote Wines
A red, and three white wines from Lanzarote won gold medals this week at the IX National Competition of Wines of Small Denominations of Origin that was held on June 27 in Cangas del Narcea, Asturias. Lanzarote achieved gold medals for the wines Cenizas del Volcán 2024, from Malpaís de Máguez, Martinón Blanco Seco 2024 and Lágrima Cepas Centenarias Malvasía 2023, from Bodegas Martinón. In the section of red wines with aged for less than 12 months, the La Grieta red wine (nightly harvest) 2023, also won gold.
Eleven New National Police Officers For Lanzarote
Eleven new Policia Nacional officers, who recently completed their basic training, have started work on the island. They are part of the force that works on borders, so some will provide additional staffing at the airport and cruise port.
Single Register For Tourist Rentals Comes Into Force
On 1st July, the single European registration number for all properties being short term rented comes into force in Spain. Anyone advertising tourist accommodation must display this number on their advertising. Owners are required to advise advertising platforms of the number once obtained, and platforms are obliged to remove properties without the number from their listings.
Man Seriously Injured After Falling Onto Rocks In Los Hervideros
A man suffered serious injuries on Sunday afternoon when he fell onto rocks at Los Hervideros, near El Golfo. He had to be rescued by helicopter and was transferred to Arrecife hospital with brain injuries.
Solar Powered Bins For San Bartolomé
San Bartolomé Ayuntamiento has invested in publicidad waste bins, which use solar power to compact rubbish deposited into them.
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