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 bananas lose ground to imported bananas
Canary Islands banana producers have endured a punishing summer, with prices falling below 0.40 euros per kilo at times and imported bananas now capturing…
Monday: autumn showers and a cooler feel
Autumn weather takes hold across the Canary Islands this Monday, with scattered showers, cool temperatures and rough seas on northern coasts. El Hierro faces…
Canary Islands sea hits second-hottest year on record
The sea around the Canary Islands is having its second-hottest year since records began, with temperatures peaking at 25.54C on 29 September. Researchers warn…
Canary Islands bottom of Spain’s social housing table
The Canary Islands sit bottom of Spain’s regional ranking for social housing completed since 2019, with no protected homes finished since 2023. Official figures…
Three migrant boats reach Canary Islands in 24 hours
A small boat carrying 41 men of Maghrebi origin has been towed into Arrecife after being spotted 26 miles northeast of Lanzarote. It is…
Sunday: scattered clouds and showers on the islands
Cloudy skies dominate this Sunday across the Canary Islands, with light showers turning locally persistent in the mid-altitudes of the mountainous islands. Temperatures dip…
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.