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What is Canary Day?
5+ hour, 56+ min ago (735+ words) May 30th is Canary Islands Day, a public holiday on all of the islands and a time when the culture and history of this unique archipelago is celebrated. Of course, for many of us who live here, every day is Canary…...
Canarian People's Party call for EES suspension at Canarian airports
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (20+ words) The Canarian People's Party (PP) has called for the Spanish government to suspend the EES system at Canarian airports....
Two Lanzarote wines claim double gold at Frankfurt International Trophy
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (359+ words) D. O. Lanzarote is celebrating after two wines from Bodega La Geria secured gold medals at the 2026 Frankfurt International Trophy. Manto Malvas'a Volc'nica Seco and Manto Tinto 3 Meses Barrica both earned top honours at the prestigious competition in Germany. The council said:…...
Lanzarote Airport registered almost 800, 000 passengers in March 2026
2+ week, 5+ day ago (426+ words) In March 2026, Canary Islands airports recorded a total of 5, 018, 261 passengers, 0. 9% less than last year. Of the total number of passengers recorded, 4, 992, 204 arrived on commercial flights. Of those, 1, 716, 812 travelled on domestic flights, 3% less than in March last year, and 3, 275, 392 did so…...
Club La Santa announces that it will no longer organise the Lanzarote IRONMAN
2+ week, 5+ day ago (372+ words) A press release issued jointly by Club La Santa and IRONMAN at noon said "Club La Santa, the hotel and sports complex that has hosted the 34 editions of the race, will step down as the operator and title partner of…...
Spanish air controllers announce strike
3+ week, 5+ day ago (316+ words) Saerco operates control towers at eight Spanish airports, including Lanzarote. The main unions, USCA and CCOO, say their workers have been subjected to "fatigue, stress and permanent uncertainty. They are calling for more staff, defined break periods, guarantees of holidays…...
The Perfect Spot for Lazy Days in the Sun in Puerto del Carmen
1+ mon, 5+ hour ago (368+ words) Picture yourself sitting in the sunshine or moving into the cool shade with a perfect view of the promenade and the sea. As the summer months fast approach, this is the ideal location to enjoy a cold draught beer or…...
Calima arrives in Lanzarote
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (267+ words) A yellow alert for suspended dust in the air is now in place and will remain operative until midday tomorrow (Wednesday) April 1st. Otherwise, the forecast is for sunshine and warm temperatures in the low 20s. As usual with calimas, vulnerable people…...
Insect arrivals on Lanzarote
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (551+ words) The heavy rains of December and January didn't just fall on the Canary Islands. They also soaked vast tracts of the African mainland which had suffered several years of drought. When this happens, huge amounts of locusts can hatch, to…...
Spanish airport handlers announce strike
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (231+ words) The CCOO, UGT and USO'unions have announced that, from today, Groundforce employees will strike between the hours of 5 am to 7 am; 11 am to 5 pm, and 10 pm to midnight. The action will last indefinitely until an agreement is reached. The unions…...