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 secures €2.5m for AI projects
Canarias recibirá 2,5 millones de euros para impulsar la inteligencia artificial en el tejido empresarial y sanitario de las Islas. Las ayudas, anunciadas por…
Canary Islands lead tourist apartment stays in July
New INE data reveals the Canary Islands led Spain in tourist apartment overnight stays during July, with over 2.5 million bookings. However, figures show…
Canary Islands airports see busy August getaway weekend
The Canary Islands’ airports handled over 5,100 flights between Friday 28 and Monday 31 August, a 2.5% increase on the same period last year….
Monday: clearer skies, warmer and 32°C locally
Monday looks bright and warmer across the Canary Islands. Temperatures climb, with 30°C possible in Tenerife and Lanzarote, and up to 32°C in parts…
Tenerife weather: mixed clouds and strong winds expected
Check the latest Aemet weather forecast for Tenerife and the other Canary Islands this Sunday. Find out about cloudy intervals, possible light rain, and…
Overtaking on solid white lines: Spain’s DGT rules explained
Wondering if you can cross a solid white line to overtake a cyclist in Spain? The DGT’s rules are more nuanced than you might…
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.