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.
British tourists warned to avoid certain Canary Islands beaches
British tourists face fresh warnings about travelling to the Canary Islands after The Sun reported on ‘black flag’ beaches to avoid this summer. The…
Saharan dust levels rise in Europe, study finds
A new study published in Nature reveals that desert dust from Africa has increased by up to 25% in southern Europe over the last…
Thursday: Heat and strong winds across the Islands
Thursday brings temperatures over 30°C in southern Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura, with strong winds of up to 70 km/h and rough seas between…
Holiday rental law ‘has not cut long-term rents’ in Canaries
A year after the Canary Islands holiday rental law was approved, the sector association Ascav says it has forced small owners out without reducing…
Iberia Express launches new Canary Islands resident fare deal
Iberia Express has launched a new promotional fare for Canary Islands residents with flights to Madrid from just €17 each way. The offer is…
Wednesday: warmer weather across the Islands
It’s a sunnier, warmer Wednesday across the Canary Islands. Temperatures are on the rise with light winds and calm ocean conditions. Check the full…
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.