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.
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…
Canary Islands faces loss of 20% of self-employed workers
The Canary Islands could lose a fifth of its self-employed workers to retirement within five years, with around 25,000 jobs at risk of vanishing…
Calima and 30°C heat to hit the Canary Islands this Sunday
The Canary Islands face a Sunday of calima, rising temperatures and strong northeast winds, with the haze most noticeable above 800 metres and on…
Canary Islands hotel prices rise 4.11% in September
Hotel prices in the Canary Islands rose 4.11% year-on-year in September 2026, a slower pace than the 7% recorded a year earlier. The islands…
Canary Islands to get 26 new substations by 2030
The Canary Islands will gain 26 new substations and 452 kilometres of new power lines under the Ministry’s 2030 electricity plan, alongside upgrades to…
Canary Islands poverty rates stuck since pandemic
A new report reveals that poverty in the Canary Islands has remained stubbornly high since the pandemic, with 31.2% of the population at risk…
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.