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 observatories get major data network boost
The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) has completed a 23-million-euro project to create a redundant data network linking the observatories on Tenerife and…
Canary Islands approves 95% mortgage scheme for young buyers
The Canary Islands government has approved a decree regulating the Hipoteca Joven Canaria programme, enabling young people aged 18 to 40, large families and…
Monday: summer sun, strong winds, and calima aloft
Summer weather dominates the Canary Islands this Monday with strong trade winds, light Saharan dust in the upper atmosphere, and temperatures potentially reaching 34°C…
Holiday rental law change sparks political showdown in Canaries
A new amendment to the Canary Islands’ holiday rental law has caused a political split, as MPs prepare to vote on whether to ease…
US military hub near Canaries: what it means for Spain
The United States is building a major military training and drone centre just 300 kilometres from the Canary Islands, near the coast of Morocco….
Sunday: Saharan dust and gusty trade winds
Sunday brings mostly clear skies, light Saharan dust in the air, and moderate to strong trade winds. Temperatures could hit 30°C to 32°C in…
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.