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 wages second lowest in Spain despite tourism boom
New data from Spain’s National Statistics Institute shows the Canary Islands recorded the second lowest average salary in the country in 2025. Despite three…
Friday: calima haze and strong gusts for the Islands
Friday, 24 July, brings a mix of scattered clouds and a light calima haze across the Canary Islands. Expect strong trade winds, very strong…
EasyJet flight forced back to Tenerife after passenger brawl
An easyJet flight from Tenerife to Liverpool was forced to return to the island just 30 minutes after take-off when a mass brawl broke…
New anti-smoking law: key changes for the Canary Islands
A new anti-smoking law approved by the Spanish Council of Ministers will dramatically change where you can smoke and vape in the Canary Islands….
Thursday: strong winds, calima and 37°C on Gran Canaria
A mix of sun, heat and calima is on the cards for the Canary Islands this Thursday. Trade winds are strengthening, especially on the…
Holiday rental row erupts over Canary Islands planning law
The Canary Islands Parliament has approved a law to speed up building licences, but the debate was dominated by a row over holiday rentals….
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.