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 aims to become aerospace hub
The Canary Islands is betting big on its aerospace sector, already generating 430 million euros in business and 4,600 jobs. Officials believe the industry…
EU extends emissions exemption for inter-island flights to 2035
The European Commission has proposed extending the exemption for the Canary Islands from the European emissions trading scheme until 2035. This move prevents airlines…
Canary Islands property prices surge 18.2% in second quarter
Property prices in the Canary Islands have soared 18.2% year-on-year, well above the national average of 15.2%. With the cost per square metre now…
Saturday: calima and strong winds for the weekend
Calima returns to the islands this weekend, bringing hazy skies and strong gusts of wind. Here’s your island-by-island forecast for Saturday 18 July.
New indicator reveals sea temperature rise around Canary Islands
A new statistical indicator tracking daily average sea temperatures off Spanish coasts has recorded its highest value in the Canary Islands on 7 October…
Emergency backpack: what to pack for a quick evacuation
Civil Protection in the Canary Islands has issued guidance on preparing an emergency backpack for quick evacuations. The kit should include documents, medication, cash,…
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.