Truck Almost Lost On Cliff In Papagayo
A tanker, which is used for pumping out septic tanks ended up completely stranded after part of the cliff near a restaurant gave way on Thursday. The beach below had to be closed because of the danger of the truck falling the rest of the way down. A specialist recovery team will remove it on Friday and the beach will re-open.
Citizen Feedback Sought On Yaiza Plans
Yaiza Ayuntamiento is seeking input from people who live in the municipality on the future planning. By visiting Yaiza.es, a questionnaire asks 14 questions, the answers to which will shape the new urban plans for the municipality, which includes Playa Blanca.
Water Supply Should Increase By 15% Next Month
The installation of new membranes at the desalination plants mean the water supply should increase to around 85,000 Cubic Metres in August, easing supply issues across the island. Tenders are out for a complete new desalination unit, which will add a further 10,000 Cubic metres in the next 12 months.
Up To 35% Of Energy Needs Being Met By Wind Farms
Around 35% of the island’s energy is now being generated by wind turbines, according to a Cabildo report issued this week. Lanzarote has wind farms at Arrecife, Teguise, San Bartolomé, Punta Grande and Los Valles, which together generate a total power of 40.7 megawatts, which means, in specific periods, 35% of the electricity demand.
Haria Records Highest June Temperature
Lanzarote had it’s first summer heatwave of 2025, with the highest temperature of 32 degrees being recorded in Haria. The average temperature for the month across the island was the sixth highest since records began.
New Owners For Marina Lanzarote
The marina in Arrecife, known as Marina Lanzarote, has new owners. Buenavista Infrastructure and the largest network of marinas in Spain, Nauplia Capital, have acquired a majority stake in the property, with Calero Marinas remaining minority shareholders. The marina has 378 moorings, and 84 commercial premises, over an area of nearly 17,000 square metres.
Island Population Rises To 175,900
In a municipality census carried out last month, the island’s population was recorded at 175,900. By municipality, it looks like this:
- Arrecife 71,700
- Teguise 24,700
- Tias 23,100
- San Bartolomé 22,850
- Yaiza 19,500
- Tinajo 7,000
- Haria 6000
Ryanair Passengers Left Fuming In Madrid
Passengers on a Ryanair flight from Madrid to Lanzarote were left without any help, after the flight was cancelled. Due to depart at 20:55, and after an initial delay of 2.5 hours, passengers were boarded and sat on the aircraft for a further two hours, before being told the flight would not depart. Ryanair staff told them they were unable to offer a hotel, transport or food, and suggested they should submit a claim through the Ryanair website. Many slept overnight at Madrid airport before being able to return home on later flights.
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