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 heatwave: Temperatures to hit 37°C
The Canary Islands are bracing for a heatwave as temperatures climb towards 37°C in parts of Gran Canaria. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has…
Binter orders five more Embraer E195-E2 jets
Canary Islands airline Binter has placed another firm order for five Embraer E195-E2 jets at the Farnborough Airshow, with options for four more. The…
Canary Islands single travel pass to launch in December
The Canary Islands government has announced a pilot scheme for a single transport pass usable across all islands, set to launch in December 2026….
Wednesday: stable alisios, calima, and strong gusts
While Spain swelters in a heatwave, the Canary Islands remain cool and stable thanks to strong alisio winds on Wednesday 22 July. Expect calima…
Canary Islands launch campaign to improve tourism perception
The Canary Islands government has joined a new campaign called ‘Turismo que Suma’ to improve tourism perception among locals. While most residents view tourism…
Tuesday: Strong winds and a calima haze
The trade winds return with force on Tuesday, bringing gusts over 100 km/h in exposed areas and a layer of calima across 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.