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.
Canary Islands Parliament blocks law for residents in tourist zones
The Canary Islands Parliament has voted down a proposed law that sought to make residential and tourist use compatible in areas reclassified as tourist…
Canary Islands grocery bills among Spain’s highest
Grocery prices in the Canary Islands are among the highest in Spain, with food and drink costing 7.81% more than on the mainland once…
Housing grants in the Canary Islands: your 2026 guide
Buying or renting a home in the Canary Islands has become an almost impossible mission for young people, with emancipation now delayed past the…
Owners protest Canary Islands tourist law at parliament
Property owners from every Canary Island are heading to the regional parliament in Santa Cruz de Tenerife to witness the possible admission of a…
Canary Islands gets €47.5m for free public transport in 2026
Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a Royal Decree granting the Canary Islands €47.5 million to fund free public transport in 2026, the same…
Canary Islands push to limit foreign home purchases
The Canary Islands government has begun contacts with political parties to seek support for a decree limiting property purchases by foreigners in the archipelago….
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.