Lanzarote runs on its own rhythm – and this is where we track it. From breaking news and weather updates to tourism developments and local events, everything worth knowing about the current situation in Lanzarote lands here first.
Updated daily.
Thursday: Strong winds and a rough Atlantic
Thursday brings strong trade winds gusting up to 80 km/h across mountain peaks and exposed coasts. Northern slopes will see low clouds in the…
Canary Islands tax revenue hits €3.88bn but spending row erupts
The PSOE has urged the Canary Islands government to rethink its tax policy after 2025 revenue hit €3.88bn, nearly 6% more than 2024. The…
Canary Islands tourism campaign targets summer staycations
The Canary Islands Tourism board has launched a new campaign, ‘Orgullosamente Turisla’, to encourage residents to holiday at home this summer. Last year, this…
Avocado mojo: the new sauce taking the Canary Islands by storm
Jonay Hernández and Joana Pérez have spent years exploring the Canary Islands through food. Now, the creators of Guachinches Modernos have partnered with local…
Canary Islands tourist numbers fall for first time in seven years
Tourist numbers to the Canary Islands dropped by 8.3% in April 2026 compared to last year, marking the first significant fall in seven years….
Wednesday: Strong winds return to the Islands
The trade winds are back with force. Gusts could exceed 80 km/h on the steepest islands, with rough seas between them. Expect cloudy mornings…
Latest News from Individual Islands
The volcanic island has its own story – but so does every island in the archipelago. For news from the others, use the links below:
- Tenerife News – the latest updates from the archipelago’s largest island
- Gran Canaria News – current information from the third-largest island
- Lanzarote News – breaking news from the island of volcanic landscapes
- Fuerteventura News – updates from the surfer’s paradise
- La Palma News – news from the “Beautiful Island”
- La Gomera News – updates from the island of the whistling language
- El Hierro News – latest news from the smallest island
We keep tabs on Lanzarote every day – from Arrecife to Timanfaya, from the beaches to the wine country.
Heading to the island soon, or already there? Bookmark this page and check back regularly for the latest news from Lanzarote.
Lanzarote has a way of surprising you – even if you think you know the island already.