Carnival Themes Announced
Themes for carnival 2026 have been announced for Tias, including Puerto del Carmen, where the theme will be “The Crazy 1920’s” and for Teguise, including Costa Teguise, where it will be “Mexico Beautiful and Beyond, the Feast of the Dead”
Work Starts On Kora Maresía Build In Costa Teguise
Work has started on the front line Kora Maresía complex in Costa Teguise, near Playa Jablillo. There will be 144 accommodation units with one, two or three bedrooms on the site, with 60% of them already sold off-plan. It will have three swimming pools, underground parking for 150 cars, and will run it’s own water desalination plant.
Culinary Awards For Lanzarote Hotels
Two Lanzarote hotels have been recognised at The Culinary Hotel Awards which were created to recognise the best gastronomic hotels in the Canary Islands, honouring culinary excellence, innovation, and commitment to high-level hospitality. Hotel Palacio Ico in Teguise has been given the award for the best breakfast, and the best boutique hotel award has gone to César Lanzarote.
More Bodies Found At Rubicon
The archaeological dig at Rubicon, in Playa Blanca has unearthed a further four bodies, bringing the total discovered at the 15th century burial site over the last three years to 17, including 4 children,
Flight Price Comparison
Analysis carried out on behalf of the tourism department has revealed some interesting data about flight prices between Lanzarote and some of the island’s key tourism markets. Flights between France and Lanzarote have the lowest average price at 122 €, flights from Ireland average 151 € each way, to the UK 153 €. UK flights are 18% cheaper than this time last year, and Irish flights 25% cheaper than a year ago.
206 Flights Per Week From UK This Winter
Lanzarote will have 206 flights per week from the UK this winter, with Jet 2 leading the way with 79, up from 72 last winter. Ryanair will 49 flights per week, down 2 on last year, while TUI remains constant with 27 flights per week and British Airways with 8.
Police Commissioner Fails Breathalyser
The commissioner of the National Police, José Luis Gutiérrez, was stopped by Policia Local officers in Arrecife in the early hours of Saturday morning, as part of a random drink / drive check. He blew 0.59 milligrams per liter which carries a fine of 1000 € and the loss of six points on his driver’s licence. The National Police service is currently “evaluating the disciplinary measures to be adopted.”
Record Number Of Workers
Lanzarote started October with almost 77,850 people registered for and paying social security, an all time record for the island. Arrecife has the most, with almost 32,000 and Haria the fewest with 2,445.
Travel Agents From US And Canada Visit
A group of 30 travel agents from The United States and Canada have been visiting the island this week as guests of the tourism department. The agents’ program of activities includes visits to the Timanfaya National Park and the Salinas de Janubio, as well as gastronomic and cultural experiences that show the unique landscape and volcanic lifestyle of the Island.
We’ll add more news here as it comes in during the week…….
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