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 airports brace for busy August bank holiday getaway
The Canary Islands’ airports are preparing for a busy end to August, with 5,134 flights scheduled between Friday 28 and Monday 31 August. This…
Foreign buyers drive Canary Islands property market
International buyer interest in Canary Islands property continues to drive the sector, with foreign demand reaching 26.5% in Santa Cruz de Tenerife province. German…
Canary Islands airports brace for summer return rush
The Canary Islands are set for a busy final weekend of August with 5,134 flights scheduled as residents return from their summer holidays. This…
Canary Islands tourism employment hits record in July
Discover how tourism employment in the Canary Islands reached an unprecedented 236,330 affiliations in July, surpassing winter season levels and signalling the end of…
Mortgage signings in Canary Islands hit 16-year high
The Canary Islands recorded 1,663 mortgage signings in June, the highest figure for that month since 2010. We analyse the forces driving this surge,…
Thursday: clouds and rain in the north, warm south
Rain returns to the north of the mountainous islands on Thursday as a weak cold front passes. Expect cloudy skies, moderate trade winds, and…
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.