Keyword "Lanzarote" - List of latest news (88 results)

17:53 Canary Islands on brink of huge tourism changes in Tenerife and Lanzarote

Nearly 6.3 million Brits visited the Canary Islands last year where there have been several demonstrations against overtourism, with more planned.

15/04 Lanzarote nightmare as UK family 'stuck on sofa for hours' after room flooded

A British family that "never" goes on holiday has had their dream £2,500 trip ruined by the Lanzarote floods.

14/04 TUI issues update as Brits have holidays cancelled after flooding chaos

The heavy rain and following floods saw a state of emergency declared on the island.

14/04 Lanzarote chaos as new videos show devastating floods and holidays ruined

Torrential rain on the Spanish island led to a state emergency being declared, with tourists sharing pictures of the aftermath.

13/04 New Foreign Office travel warning for Brits in Spain as holidays cancelled

The UK Foreign Office has issued a warning for British holidaymakers planning to travel to Spain following a state of emergency due to heavy rainfall and flooding.

13/04 Lanzarote nightmare as houses flooded and cars abandoned in torrent of rain

Images show the impact of the devastating floods which prompted a state of emergency to be declared.

12/04 Lanzarote devastation as horror floods threaten to ruin Brits' holidays

The public has been urged not to make unnecessary travel plans as the island remains in a state of emergency.

09/04 Canary Islands brace for huge storm as Tenerife activates emergency plan

The Government of the Canary Islands has activated a regional weather alert as Storm Olivier brings heavy rain to the archipelago.

08/04 Holiday warning as Lanzarote, Tenerife and Gran Canaria hit by weather alerts

Weather warnings are due to come into force in Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria as Storm Olivier barrels in within hours.

24/03 The incredible £28m project to give technology boost to Canary Islands

A new underwater cable project in the Canary Islands is set to give the top tourist archipelago a major technological boost.

20/03 Ryanair sues 'UN diplomat' after 'inexcusable behaviour' on Lanzarote flight

Ryanair has vowed to take legal action against a disruptive passenger who claimed to work for the UN and have diplomatic immunity.

20/03 Fresh Canary Islands crisis as locals forced out of homes in popular hotspot

According to a recent survey, housing has become the main issue of concern for residents on the holiday island.

07/03 EasyJet forced into emergency landing after two families 'brawl over Karate Kid'

An EasyJet flight had to be diverted to Porto after a two-family brawl over the film Karate Kid erupted mid-air.

04/03 Canary Island streets become rivers washing away cars in tourist hotspot

Tenerife and Lanzarote were also under weather alerts after Gran Canaria was rocked by floods.

01/03 Did you know that there is a beach in the Canary Islands where airplanes fly so low that you can almost touch them?

This corner in Lanzarote has become a paradise for aviation and photography lovers

10/02 The beautiful Spanish island with 21C February heat which loves tourists

Unlike other islands in recent years, Lanzarote has not seen the same backlash from locals over the influx of post-Covid-lockdown tourists

07/02 Tenerife and Lanzarote illegal holiday lets targeted in new crackdown

The Canary Islands' government has announced a new partnership with Booking.com

01/02 The Spanish island where locals are 'desperate' for more British tourists

As anti-tourism spread across Spain, one Canary Island goes against the trend. Lanzarote is making it clear that foreigners are welcome

20/01 Canary Islands beach warning issued to tourists in Lanzarote

Residents and tourists are advised to "exercise caution" in coastal areas, especially in regions most exposed to rough sea conditions.

16/01 Moment TUI flight attendant unleashes furious rant at ‘abusive’ tourists

The flight attendant warned disruptive passengers that she would get the police involved after alleged racist remarks.

16/12 Canary Islands warning as British tourists in Lanzarote face key shortage

A local tourism leader has called for urgent action, warning: "This is not the impression we want to give, especially at Christmas".

27/11 Canaries protesters humiliated as Lanzarote and Tenerife groups welcome Brits

The Canary Islands have seen several anti-tourism protests over the past months.

12/11 Urgent Canary Islands health warning as resorts loved by Brits plagued by virus

The Canary Islands are considering urgent public health measures following a surge in three "deadly" viruses.

05/11 British tourist found dead on Lanzarote beach popular among families

The alarm was sounded on the morning of Tuesday, October 5.

26/10 Tiny Spanish airport about to get £140m upgrade - and it can't come soon enough

EXCLUSIVE: Arrecife Airport accepts nine million tourists per year, but in the event of delays, the entire terminal turns into chaos.

23/10 Lanzarote stages 'we love tourism' rally hours after Canary Islands protests

British tourists applauded the hundreds of demonstraters who supported holidaymakers coming to Lanzarote.

04/10 Canaries row as viral video sparks anger over popular activity in Lanzarote

Animal rights and sustainable tourism practices in Lanzarote have been up in arms after a viral video of a popular activity was branded "abusive treatment" further causing a ‘continuous deterioration' of the island's image.

02/10 Lanzarote chaos as major airport blunder forces Ryanair passengers to miss fl...

Ryanair passengers trying to fly home form Lanzarote have been left behind for the second time due to delays caused by passport control staff shortages.

01/10 Canary Islands panic as Lanzarote towns affected by major water crisis

Well over a dozen towns on Lanzarote were left without water when one of its desalination plants broke down, affecting several locations across the island.

28/09 A family with three children is left on the street after an eviction: “It's unfair. "They don't kick out the squatters."

The eviction by court order was carried out this Friday morning from an apartment in the capital of Lanzarote and the tenants believe that the new owner wants to use the property as a vacation rental

27/09 The networks explode over a new case of camel tourists in Lanzarote: 'Enough is enough!

The users have reacted by asking again that camels stop being used to walk tourists in Timanfaya

19/09 Canary Islands protesters claim victory as major airline drops Tenerife

Protesters against mass tourism in the popular Canary Islands have been handed a victory after it was revealed a major airline has dropped a direct route to Tenerife.

17/09 Anti-tourism protesters dealt blow as Canaries airports smash passenger record

The Canary Islands have experienced a record-breaking summer in terms of air traffic and passenger numbers with a huge increase from last year, figures have revealed.

15/09 Lanzarote's spectacular seaside town most tourists in Canary Islands never visit

This cultural highlight of Lanzarote was once the islands capital, and it's kept much of its historic charm.

14/09 Police in Lanzarote issues major warning as scam is costing victims thousands

Police launched a probe after a person alleged that around €5,000 (£4,224) was spent on their credit card on online betting sites and stores.

13/09 Horror as 19-year-old girl missing in Lanzarote after chilling final 3-word text

Fears are growing for a missing 19-year-old in Spain, who has not been seen since she disappeared on the island of Lanzarote on Wednesday, September 11.

10/09 Brit so in love with Lanzarote he's just finished 90th holiday at same hotel

A British pensioner has just returned from the Canary Islands where he enjoyed his 90th holiday in Lanzarote, staying at the same hotel on every trip since 1989.

21/08 Lanzarote panic as resort town on popular Canary Island hit by beach closure

The decision to close the beach was taken on Tuesday at 12pm, after samples taken by the Health Department on Monday tested positive for E.coli.

12/08 Canary Islands fury as Lanzarote's 'best' beach riddled with sewage

Brits flock to this beach every year but a recent report has given it a 'black flag' for pollution.

26/07 Horror as Brit tourist dies on Lanzarote beach 'in front of family'

Emergency services rushed to the popular beach, but attempts to revive the Brit were unsuccessful.

05/07 Canary Islands police in Lanzarote make major change affect all British tourists

British tourists at Lanzarote Airport face passport stamp controversies as new enforcement measures disrupt travel norms.

18/06 Drunk British woman bites Spanish police officer while being dragged off flight

A British woman was arrested for biting a Spanish police officer during a chaotic scene on a British Airways flight in Lanzarote.

13/05 Canary Islands expats could be 'banned' from buying holiday homes

The President of the Canary Islands stated the time has come to introduce restrictions on property purchases by foreigners in the archipelago.

06/05 Popular Lanzarote beach loved by British tourists closed after sewage spill

A technical mishap at a local sewage pump caused havoc on the popular beach.

29/04 I'm a Brit who has lived in Tenerife for 35 years - what it's really like

The Canary Islands have long been a favourite destination for Brits - and now traders are being forced to validate tourists coming over on their holidays.

19/04 Canary Islands beg British tourists to visit as 70k to march in protest

EXCLUSIVE: Tourism chief Jessica de León has urged British tourists to still visit the holiday hotspot despite tensions mounting ahead of protests this weekend.

16/04 Lanzarote crisis as holiday homes boom 'forces' pensioners to become squatters

In Lanzarote, a housing crisis is unfolding as locals are forced by exorbitant prices and scarce options, finding themselves squatting in abandoned estates.

13/04 Katinka Hosszú: “Now I am ‘Iron Mother’”

I think having a baby can help Serena Williams -------------------------------- Seven years ago, Katinka Hosszú (34) It was Iron Lady. I am referring to the 2017 Budapest Swimming World Championships, the Iron Lady World Championships. (There were also Mireia Belmonte's World Cups: she collected one gold and two silvers at the Duna Arena). In those days, I spent some...

11/04 Hunger strike on Gran Canaria: Why Spaniards are now protesting radically

Tourism is essential for Spain's survival. Nevertheless, in many places in the country there is growing frustration with the ever-increasing number of visitors - especially on these islands.

01/04 Furious Tenerife locals demand new tax to tackle overtourism

Expats and holidaymakers have been seeing 'go home' anti-tourist graffiti daubed on buildings in the sun-kissed island.

30/03 'We're not racist!' Fury over migrant centre plans in pretty Lanzarote village

EXCLUSIVE: Illegal migrant numbers rocketed by 155 percent last year in the Canary Islands with more than 30,000 arriving by boat from Africa.

19/03 British tourists in Canary Islands issued grim warning by expert

EXCLUSIVE: Tourists travelling to the Canary Islands have been urged to be mindful of the warnings issued by local authorities.

18/03 The new £128m Canary Islands hotel where '40 to 50 seagulls wash in pool'

This hotel is located in south-west Lanzarote, an island adored by British tourists.

16/03 Couple caught performing sex act on Lanzarote beach in front of tourists

The couple were filmed performing the sex act on the shoreline in front of tourists walking by.

15/03 Baby killed in Lanzarote horror crash pictured as dad fight for life in hospital

A four month old baby from the UK was killed in the tragic crash, after a car mounted the pavement.

14/03 Scared Lanzarote tourists run for their lives as huge wave crashes onto ferry

Children were seen crying as the boat began to fill up with water following the freak wave.

11/03 Lanzarote tourist tragedy as car mounts pavement at resort and kills baby

Locals have described the victims as Brits, but police are yet to confirm their nationalities.

07/03 British tourists warned as 8 people die on Canary Islands in a matter of weeks

Top holiday destinations for British tourists in Spain are seeing a surge in deaths by drowning.

02/03 Let us know whether there are travel destinations where you don't feel welcome

Many holiday hotspots are taking measures to fight mass tourism, including increasing tourist taxes and limiting the number of daily visitors to certain landmarks.

11/02 Canary Islands tourism exploiting destination as fears grow 'something is wrong'

Although tourism is booming on the islands, the incomes and welfare of locals are thought to be worsening

04/02 Island so overrun with holiday homes it’s turning blue due to so many pools

Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands, has become overrun by swimming pools, with over 8,000 on the small island.

04/02 Inside Lanzarote's abandoned hotels for ghosts enthusiasts to visit

Lanzarote's once-promising tourist oasis, the abandoned 'Atlantis del Sol' hotel, now stands as a haunting relic, echoing the grand ambitions and unforeseen challenges of an era overwhelmed by too many tourists and unfulfilled dreams.

03/02 Lanzarote to get four new hotels - despite tourist 'oversaturation' warning

Despite warnings that there are far too many tourists visiting Lanzarote, four new hotels are being built on the island - one of which will be its largest.

12/01 Desperate Lanzarote forced to beg British tourists to return after issuing ‘ban’

The Spanish island has been fighting to rebuild British-Canarian relations after its President said she wanted "higher quality" tourists from Europe.

11/01 Crisis for Spanish islands as tourists from European country 'to stop visits'

Tenerife and Lanzarote are among the famous tourist spots for people across the world - but one European country may start to provide much fewer tourists.

22/12 Tourists stunned as kind Lanzarote taxi driver tracks them down to return £700

In the past, Mr Mayorga has returned lost items to passengers who've left items in the back of his cab whilst travelling.

18/12 Fuming Lanzarote locals fed up with tourists as island turns against Brits

Lanzarote is one of the holiday hotspots most loved by British tourists, with around half of its foreign holidaymakers coming from the UK.

17/12 The beautiful European island where it’s over 20C in December

This beautiful island is popular all year round thanks to its pretty landscape and vibrant nightlife.

02/12 The pretty little European island with incredible weather and £75 return flights

A travel creator on social media has shared the perks of visiting a stunning touristic hotspot in southern Europe this time of year, including impeccable weather and great seafood.

26/11 The beautiful island overshadowed by neighbours home to best beaches

The island has seen a notable increase in tourist numbers in recent years, with its golden sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters.

14/10 Pretty islands loved by German tourists so much they have to pay double

Brits and Germans are both drawn to the islands but holidaymakers from Germany have to pay much more to get there than passengers departing from British airports.

02/10 Couple couldn't afford to retire in UK, move to Lanzarote, now living dream life

Helen and Stephen Walker fled the UK to retire early and now describe their life as "the dream" after becoming mortgage-free in the sun.

18/08 Couple disgusted after 5 star Lanzarote hotel was infested with caterpillars

Hotel stuff refused to allow the couple to move accommodation after cleaners hoovered up the caterpillar-infested room.

07/07 EasyJet asks 19 people to leave flight from Lanzarote after it was too heavy to take off

The captain said the weather conditions made it impossible to depart without taking out some passenger weight from the packed flight

03/06 British man fighting for life after falling from balcony in Lanzarote

Dan Boyle (pictured), 31, was on holiday in Lanzarote with his girlfriend Ashleigh Lomas, 30, when he tumbled over the wall off the balcony, which was on the third floor.

01/06 Pictured: Brit who died after falling down steps at his Lanzarote pub

Chris Thomas (pictured) died a day after being rushed to hospital following the incident in the early hours of Sunday morning.

01/06 Brit bar owner in Lanzarote 'pushed to death off 13ft balcony during fight'

London-born expat Chris has been described as caring, loving and funny in tributes today.

01/06 British bar owner dies after falling down steps at Lanzarote pub

The 50-year-old bar owner is said to have plunged around 13 feet down a flight of steps in Lanzarote in a fight with a German expat who has been arrested on suspicion of homicide.

24/05 Brits warned Canaries holiday prices could soar if new tax is imposed

A tourist tax is being threatened by a candidate running to be president of the Spanish islands.

18/05 Missing Brit found dead in Lanzarote on his first-ever holiday abroad with pal

The holidaymaker was taken to hospital after being taken unwell but doctors said that he was well enough to be able to fly back to the UK..

18/05 Missing Brit, 44, found dead in Lanzarote on first holiday abroad 

Robert Campbell, 44, had been enjoying his first ever holiday abroad on the Canary island when he vanished after being due to fly back home on Thursday last week, May 11.

16/05 Lanzarote tourist tragedy as Irish mother is killed

The pair fell around 65 feet after losing control of their vehicle during a tourist excursion in Lanzarote while they were driving in off-road buggies.

24/04 British family's Lanzarote holiday turns to 'nightmare'

The villa came with a heated pool, which the owner assured her had a water temperature of between 30-32 degrees during the day.

24/04 Mother demands refund after villa pool was cooler than promised

Gulnara Adomene, from Romford, East London, had been counting down the days until her holiday to beachfront villa Casa Dak at Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, with her friend Luda and their children.

16/03 Lanzarote president slammed for 'offensive' comments on Brit tourists

Lanzarote's president, María Dolores Corujo, said she wanted to limit the number of tourists coming to the island and also attract "higher quality" visitors.

10/03 Lanzarote wants 'higher quality' German tourists instead of Brits

The Canary Island package holiday destination needs to diversify, says its president

01/03 Lanzarote to limit tourists as locals fume at 'uncivil behaviour'

The Spanish tourism office has assured Britons that they won't be discriminated against as Lanzarote tries to end its reliance on tourism.

24/01 Mums make kids' lunch then jet off to Lanzarote for single day for £23

The pair were back in bed by 12.30 am the following day - inspiring thousands to do the same.