Heatwave Incoming To Lanzarote
Temperatures on the island will rise steadily this week, topping 40 degrees on Sunday in some parts. Night time temperatures this week are unlike to drop below 23 degrees.
Wine Harvest Expected To Be Lowest In 30 Years
This year’s wine harvest is projected to be around 600,000 kilos, compared to a normal year at around 2 million. The shortage is down to the on going drought and rainfall, when it finally arrived, coming at the wrong time in the growing cycle. If the forecast is correct, we can expect local wine to run out in restaurants and shops within six months.
Visitors In July Up Again
Tourist visitors to July increased by 2.2% on the same month last year. Lanzarote is on course for another record year of tourism in 2025.
Three Roads In Tias Converted Into Cycle Lanes
Three roads in Tias have been converted into Vias Ciclistas, giving priority to cyclists while still allowing cars to use them at a maximum speed of 30KMH. Look for the roads with a red painted centre section.
Ilegal Airport Transfers Investigation
A Cabildo investigation has identified 44 individuals offering transfers to and from the airport, without the permits, licences or insurance in order to do so. Many are being offered via social networks, and the investigation will continue. Fines range from 4,000 to 6,000 € and the vehicle used may be impounded.
Ryanair Ground Workers Striking
Ryanair ground staff at Spanish Airport bases, including Lanzarote, will be striking on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, starting on 15th August. The strike has been called in protest about workers who refuse to work additional shifts being sanctioned with 36 day lay offs without salary. Strike periods on each of the days are first thing in the morning, in the middle of the day and the last shift at night. Passengers travelling in to Lanzarote on Ryanair flights may face delays to their baggge and arriving.
Prime Minister Arriving This Weekend
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will arrive in Lanzarote this weekend, with his family, for their annual summer holiday. They will stay at the King’s former home in Costa Teguise. Sanchez has been visiting the island each summer since 2018. An additional 50 Guardia Civil officers have been flown in to ensure the family’s security.
We’ll add more news as it comes in this week……
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