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.
Keroxen 2026 announces lineup: music, art and cross-border expansion
Keroxen 2026 has unveiled its full programme, promising over 30 acts from four continents across Tenerife, Lanzarote and London. The festival runs from 10…
Monday: stable skies and a flat Atlantic
The week begins with stable weather and no major surprises. Monday brings a mix of morning clouds giving way to sun, pleasant daytime temperatures,…
New law officially recognises tourist municipalities in Canary Islands
The Canary Islands Parliament has approved a pioneering law to legally recognise tourist municipalities, ensuring they receive adequate funding for services used by far…
Sunday: a calmer day with sunny spells
The week wraps up with mostly clear skies, though localised afternoon clouds may develop over southern Tenerife and La Palma with no rainfall. Temperatures…
Bright green and white fireball lights up Canary Islands sky
A brilliant green and white fireball lit up the skies over the Canary Islands on Friday evening, spotted by both the Gran Telescopio Canarias…
Canary Islands tourism pressure hits record levels
The Canary Islands are now the fourth most tourism-pressured region in Europe, with holiday let bookings nearly double those of other Spanish regions. Tenerife…
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.