Reduction In Ryanair Flights
The much publicised reduction in Ryanair flights in Spain, implemented by the airline because the government are reducing landing fee subsidies, will have only a small effect on Lanzarote, with four fewer flights per week, compared to last winter.
Drowning In Matagorda
A 70 year old French woman died in Matagorda on Wednesday. She was pulled from the water by other beachgoers in cardiac arrest, and despite receiving CPR, neither they nor the emergency services could revive her.
Largest Bird In The World Lived In Lanzarote
Regular readers might remember that what was thought to be fossilised Ostrich eggs were found in the north of the island a few years ago. The eggs have now been identified as belonging to a species known The Elephant Bird, the largest bird of all time. They could grow to three metres in height and weigh 650 kg. It’s is thought the birds came to Lanzarote about 4 million years ago, from Madagascar.
Visitors Numbers Surpassed 2 Million By End Of July
In the first seven months of the year, tourists visiting Lanzarote were up 4.3% on 2024, which was a record year for the island. The largest increase was in July itself, up 11.7% on last July.
Police Meet Another Violent Passenger On Manchester Flight
Guardia Civil officers boarded a Ryanair flight from Manchester on Tuesday, after being called by the Captain as the passenger was described as drunk and violent. After speaking to the passengers family, they agreed to allow their entry into Spain.
Police Raid “Designer” Clothing Factor in Arrecife
Guardia Civil officers raided and closed down a factory in Arrecife that has been importing plain clothing from Madrid, and then adding designer logos to it for sale on the island. Products with a value of 8 million € were seized, together with computer equipment and ten direct-to-garment printers, a thermal press, and two specialist machines for printing logos onto trainers. The brands included Adidas, Nike, Puma, Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Armani, Gucci, Versace and Tommy Hilfiger.
160 Cruise Ship Stopovers During Remainder Of 2025
A record total of 160 cruise ships are booked to arrive in Arrecife over the rest of 2025, with the bulk, over 120 arriving in November and December.
Unemployment Continues Downward Trend
Another 112 people moved into employment on the island in August, meaning that over the last 12 months the total figure has fallen by 8%.
Irish Film Set In Lanzarote In Cinemas
An Irish film set in Lanzarote, Signs of Life, opens in cinemas in Ireland and UK on 5th September. Sarah-Jane Potts speaks volumes without saying a word as a bereaved, selectively mute woman travelling alone who meets a talkative Irishman.
Smoking Ban On Bar Terraces
Spain’s Ministry of Health is proposing a reform to ban smoking in public spaces, including on bar and restaurant terraces. The law is currently going through parliament, and if passed, is likely to come into effect next year. It has sparked much debate among bar owners and customers.
2.3 Earthquake
An earthquake of 2.3 on the Richter scale took place last Sunday lunchtime, just off the coast of Lanzarote. The quake was at a depth of 7KM.
UD Lanzarote Kicks Off Season
UD Lanzarote begin the season at home (Ciudad Deportiva) in Arrecife at 12 noon this Sunday versus CD Tenerife, You can pay on the door – adults 10 euros, pensioners 8 euros, kids 15 and under free. Discounts for residents. More info on www.lanzarotefootball.com
We’ll add more news as it comes in this week…..
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