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 weather: September brings calmer seas and some rain
The Canary Islands can expect warm but slightly cooler weather in September, with calmer winds and seas. Aemet forecasts possible showers for Tenerife and…
The Canarian mayors convicted since 1978
More than thirty Canarian mayors and former mayors have accumulated firm criminal convictions since 1978, mostly linked to town planning and public funds. We…
Sunday: clearer skies and warmer temperatures
Say goodbye to the clouds! Sunday is looking brighter and warmer across the Islands, with only a few morning drizzles in the northeast of…
Canary Islands weather: Heat returns with 30C highs
Temperatures are set to rise again this Saturday in the Canary Islands, with 30C forecast in Tenerife and parts of Gran Canaria and Lanzarote….
Saturday: cloud banks and a moderate trade wind
A mostly pleasant Saturday is on the cards for the Canary Islands, but expect cloudy skies in the north of the mountainous islands and…
Canary Islands mortgages surge by over 31%
The Canary Islands lead Spain in mortgage growth, with home loan signings up 31.4% year-on-year in June. Discover how this compares to the national…
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.