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.
PSOE warns Arrecife plan could ‘bury’ El Cable beach in concrete
Lanzarote’s PSOE has warned that Arrecife’s new General Plan includes 521 homes in the El Cable beach area, describing it as a “macro land…
Canary Islands weather: Calima, storms and 34°C heat
The Canary Islands face a markedly unstable Monday with skies covered by medium and high cloud and a significant episode of calima affecting mainly…
The wild canary that gave its name to the Canary Islands
The wild canary, Serinus canaria, is a native of the Canary Islands and the ancestor of the domestic canary bred around the world. From…
Five French sailors injured as yacht hits rocks off Lanzarote
Five French sailors aged between 20 and 30 were injured when their yacht ran aground on rocks near the pier at Órzola in northern…
Sunday: calima and 30°C as alisio winds strengthen
High Saharan dust will hang over the midlands and summits this Sunday, most noticeable on south-facing slopes. Temperatures rise, topping 30°C in southern and…
Calima and 30C heat to hit the Canary Islands this Sunday
The Canary Islands are set for a calima this Sunday, hitting mid-altitudes and summits above 800 metres and the upper levels of the easternmost…
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.