Playa Blanca news, updated every day: ferry news from the port, weather warnings for the south coast, new openings and regulations, and the wider Lanzarote stories every visitor should know. The south of the island has its own microclimate and its own pace – we cover both.
Below: the latest news from Playa Blanca and the rest of Lanzarote, newest first.
Spain imposes border checks on flights from Italy
Spain has reinstated temporary border controls on air and sea connections from Italy, extending checks to more airports including those in the Canary Islands….
Sunday: cooler air, strong trade winds, calima fades
Cooler temperatures, strong winds, and dry conditions dominate the forecast this Sunday. The calima in the upper atmosphere continues to fade. Expect local clouds…
Hotel Gran Tagoro’s two worlds: calm and adventure in Playa Blanca
Almost a year after its transformation, Hotel Gran Tagoro in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, has been reimagined as two distinct holiday worlds under one roof….
Italian border checks: What it means for Canaries
Italy and Spain have imposed reciprocal border controls, causing disruption at Canary Islands airports. With 60,000 Italian residents and 834,108 Italian tourists in 2025,…
Solar eclipse in Canaries: Clear skies expected for 12 August
The Canary Islands will experience a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August, the first visible from the archipelago in at least twenty years….
Saturday: summer sun before Sunday’s cool-down
Enjoy a warm, sunny Saturday across the Canary Islands with highs up to 36ºC in spots, but be ready for strong winds in typical…
Useful Playa Blanca links
Everything else we keep updated for Playa Blanca and Lanzarote:
- Playa Blanca weather – the live forecast for your exact resort, updated daily
- Lanzarote island guide – when to go, beaches, transport and things to do
- Playa blanca beaches – our on-the-ground beach guide for this stretch of coast
- All Lanzarote news – the full island-wide news feed
- Canary Islands news – stories from across all eight islands
Playa Blanca is Lanzarote’s southern resort and the gateway to Fuerteventura – ferries cross the strait to Corralejo in under 40 minutes, and the Papagayo coves are a short drive away. For Playa Blanca news in one place, check back daily.