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.
El Niño to Bring Warmer Canary Islands Autumn
Meteorologists warn that El Niño could be the most intense in recent times. Spain, including the Canary Islands, is set for a clearly warmer…
Wednesday: calmer winds and a gentler Atlantic
A quieter day is on the cards as winds ease across the Canary Islands. Expect cloudy intervals in the west, low clouds in the…
Five restaurants showcasing the best of Canarian cuisine
Explore five standout restaurants across Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Lanzarote that capture the diversity of Canarian cuisine. From wood-fired grills to fresh Atlantic seafood,…
How lizards colonised the Canary Islands
Genetic and geological evidence reveals that the colonisation of the Canary Islands by Gallotia lizards did not follow the expected geographical sequence. New findings…
Tuesday: summer warmth, clouds and a calm Atlantic
Summer weather continues across the Canary Islands with a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures will reach 30ºC on most islands. Find out what…
Tuesday: sunshine, clouds and heat across the Islands
☀️☁️ A mostly dry Tuesday across the Canary Islands with highs of 30ºC. Expect variable cloud cover and a light ocean breeze. Strong winds…
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.