36th Annual Craft Fair Opens
The annual craft fair in Mancha Blanca opened this week, with more than 100 creators from The Canaries and San Antonio in Texas offering their wares. Last year, more than 70,000 people attended.
500,000 € In Subsidies For Solar And Wind Power
The Cabildo has made 500k available to homeowners to subsidise the cost of installing solar and wind power. The subsidy will cover up to 50% of the cost of an installation, up to a maximum of 3,000 €. The subsidies are being administered by Camara Lanzarote who can be contacted via helpscabildo@camaralanzarote.org
Food Festival Not Taking Place This Year
It has been confirmed this week that the food festival in Teguise, Festival Enogastronómico Saborea Lanzarote, will not take place this year. It will run again in 2026 and will become a biennial event.
Fishing Boat Aground In Orzola
A 15 metre tuna fishing boat ran aground off the coast of Orzola in the early hours of Wednesday. Five crew members, all Moroccan, were taken off the boat, which appeared to be leaking fuel. Later during the day, a fire started aboard and the marine pollution plan has been activated in order to contain any spill. The beaches at Caleton Blanco and Charco de la Condesa have been closed for swimming as a precaution.
Water Emergency Extended For Six More Months
The Lanzarote Island Water Council approved a six-month extension of the water emergency declaration on the islands of Lanzarote and La Graciosa this week. Explaining the decision, the Cabildo spokesperson cited: “ The growth of the resident population, the increase in the supply of accommodation, the increase in agricultural activity, the lack of rain and the increase in temperature. These factors are causing an increase in demand above forecasts.”
Holiday Homes Double In Two Years
The number of homes in Lanzarote registered as holiday letting properties has more than doubled since June 2023. There are currently 10,634 versus 5,198 two years ago. Of all the islands, Lanzarote has shown the largest growth in this sector.
17 Year Old From Lanzarote Killed In London
17 Year old Yeray Sanchez, from Lanzarote, was stabbed 9 times in London on 27th August and died from his injuries this week. Yeray worked in the family business, events company Tecnosound, on the island over the summer. He was in London with another 17 year old from Lanzarote, who was also stabbed, but survived. Four young men, aged between 15 and 17 years have been arrested by British police. Yeray’s body will be returned to Lanzarote.
Jet 2 Liverpool Flight Had Medical Emergency
The Captain of a Jet 2 flight from Liverpool declared a medical emergency last weekend, when a passenger started convulsing with a seizure. Lanzarote ATC moved other incoming flights away and brought the aircraft in on the fastest possible route, and the aircraft was met by emergency crews who took the passenger to hospital in Arrecife.
UD Lanzarote Start New Season With A Win
The Rojillos secured three points in the first game at the newly refurbished sports ground in Arrecife, beating CD Tenerife 2-1.
Schools Back Tuesday
Schools in Lanzarote re-open on Tuesday, after the long summer break. Lanzarote’s schools have 2,406 teachers for the 25 / 26 year, 75 more than last year.
August One Of The Hottest
August was one of the hottest on record, with several places on the island recording temperatures of over 40 degrees during the early month heatwave. The hottest towns were Tinajo, Tias and Haria. Most of the island didn’t see temperatures lower than 20 degees overnight.
Wine Harvest Not As Bad As Expected
With the grapes all finally collected from the 2025 harvest, fears that it would be the worst of all time proved to be unfounded. In the end 850,000 kilos were harvested, the fourth worst.
Playa Honda Urban Park Now Open
The new 3.2 million € urban park in Playa Honda is now open to the public. The park features community areas, sports facilities, a pet area, and car parking. It also uses innovative “wind trees.”
We’ll add more news here as it comes in this week……
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