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.
Monday: calmer winds and patchy northern clouds
A calmer start to the week. Trade winds are easing, bringing cooler coastal temps. Cloudy skies in the north of the mountainous islands with…
EU digital wallet: Canary Islands to get single ID app by 2027
The European Union is rolling out the European Digital Wallet, allowing citizens to carry official documents on their mobile phones from 2027. The tool…
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Drug trafficking boat seized on Lanzarote coast
Four people have been arrested after a rigid inflatable boat ran aground on the coast of Lanzarote. The incident is linked to a drug…
Why adults only hotels are booming in the Canary Islands
Almost half of all hotel guests in the Canary Islands travel as a couple, with only ten per cent bringing children. We explore how…
Sunday: calmer winds and scattered clouds
The weekend ends on a quieter note. Trade winds lose intensity, bringing clear skies to most areas but leaving isolated clouds in the north….
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.