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 wine: A heritage of love and patience
Discover the rich wine heritage of the Canary Islands, from centuries-old vineyards mentioned by Shakespeare to modern-day recognition. Winemaker Carmen Gloria Ferrera shares her…
Beach closures in Canary Islands signal sewage crisis
The Canarian Foundation has warned that beach closures due to faecal contamination in the Canary Islands are no longer isolated incidents but signs of…
Canary Islands airports see slight passenger dip in first half of 2026
The Canary Islands airports recorded 26.8 million passengers in the first half of 2026, a 0.7% decrease compared to the same period last year….
Tuesday: stable weather and rising temperatures
Tuesday brings stable, rain-free weather across the Canary Islands. Expect mostly clear skies, light breezes, and a calm Atlantic. Temperatures are on the rise,…
Three earthquakes recorded in Canary Islands this weekend
Three seismic movements were registered in the Canary Islands over the past few hours, two off the coast of Fuerteventura and one on the…
Runaway wheel spotted on Lanzarote airport tarmac
A camera at César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport captured a loose wheel rolling across the aircraft parking area on Saturday night. Two vehicles tried to stop…
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.