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The Tapia Gómez family from the Canary Islands share their experiences managing type 1 diabetes daily. Parents and 8-year-old Lucía combine an active lifestyle with regular treatment.
Cosme Torres and Javier Martín run Finca la Gambuesa in Tinajo. They combine farming with higher education. They promote modern agriculture on Lanzarote on social media.
The local diving company Viva Blue Diving received an award for sustainable tourism and environmental protection. The business has operated in Playa Blanca for over 10 years.
Local residents and environmental groups report that buggy tours damage the Lanzarote landscape. Protesters want protection for agricultural areas and endangered species habitats.
The Muestra de Cine de Lanzarote film festival is moving its main venue from CIC El Almacén to Cines Atlántida in Arrecife. The move occurs on 19 November.
Pianist Kevin Díaz will perform on 19, 20 and 21 November as part of the Mousikê project. The events include a didactic concert and two masterclasses.
Companies from La Palma and Lanzarote created a joint alcohol edition through barrel swapping. The project includes rum from La Palma and moscatel wine from Lanzarote.
Singer Julia Rodríguez will perform at El Almacén on Friday 4 December. The concert will last approximately 75 minutes.
The Consejería de Deportes and Oficinas Verdes launched a project to promote ecological practices in sport. The initiative is for athletes, clubs, and federations.
Canary Island cheeses will participate in the 38th World Cheese Awards in Córdoba until 15 November. A total of 149 products from the archipelago will enter the competition.
Products from Lanzarote and other Canary Islands will enter an international cheese competition in Córdoba. Over 5300 samples from 45 countries will be presented at the event.
A Playa Blanca resident will walk 212 km along the coast in 7 days. The goal is to raise funds for charity.
The article explains the origin of the word guiri used for foreign tourists. This term dates back to before mass tourism on the archipelago.
Cabildo Lanzarote i La Graciosa has published guidelines for bars and restaurants regarding the service of elderly people and people with disabilities. The document contains practical advice on physical and communication accessibility.
Cabildo de Lanzarote y La Graciosa organised a meeting for 150 seniors on 13 November at Campo de Golf de Tías. The event aimed to promote active ageing and social connections.
The Jornadas Insulares de Transferencia took place on Friday 13.11 in Lanzarote. The event focused on adapting the agricultural and livestock sector to climate change.
Ayuntamiento de Valleseco will honour thirteen residents who turn 90 in 2026 this coming Sunday.
Cabildo de Lanzarote y La Graciosa published a manual for hospitality workers on 13 November. The document contains guidelines for serving elderly people and people with disabilities.
The short documentary "Mujeres de Lava: El Barro" was selected for the JIFA 2026 festival. The film tells the story of traditional pottery on the Canary Islands.
Master Geshe Thupten Tsondue will appear on the El Alpende programme on La Radio Canaria this Saturday at 06:00.
Communicator Carlos Roca spoke at Multicines Atlántida in Lanzarote on Thursday 12.11. He spoke about building relationships and empathy.
The Flas! Visual Fest will take place on Saturday 14 November in Plaza de El Almacén in Arrecife, Lanzarote. The event will run from 10:00 to 23:00.
The cornical plant (Periploca laevigata) inhibits the growth of invasive species on Lanzarote. Its seeds create a barrier that protects local vegetation.
The Canary Islands offer mild temperatures and a wide range of beach hotels during the winter period. Popular destinations include Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
The Canarias Play platform will broadcast a new program called Canarias Suena starting 14 November. The program focuses on live music.
The Veintinueve Trece festival finale takes place in Arrecife on Saturday 14 November. The event includes workshops, a market, and music.
Pharmacist Ana Rodríguez explains that chlorine is part of the water treatment process.
The text describes the historical relations and cultural influence of the Canary Islands in America over 500 years.
ASOLAN and Federación Turística de Lanzarote have started the 16th Solidarity Toy Campaign. The collection lasts until 14 December.
Farmers in the La Geria region of Lanzarote use a layer of volcanic ash to retain moisture. This technique allows for plant cultivation in a dry volcanic landscape.
Radishes, arugula and lettuce can be grown in plastic bottles on balconies or terraces during autumn. These plants tolerate cooler temperatures and require little space.
The average daily tourist expenditure on Lanzarote was 198,7 euros in the third quarter of 2026. This is the highest result in the region.
Argentine-Spanish writer Mercedes Lady will present her new novel at Biblioteca Insular. The event takes place on 19 November at 18:30.
Ayuntamiento de Teguise is organising a narrative concert at Convento de Santo Domingo on 25 November at 20:00. The event is part of the Mujeres, Cultura e Igualdad project.
The culinary programme La Radio Canaria will present high-end cuisine and wine options in the Canary Islands. The broadcast will occur on Friday at 21:00 and will be repeated on Saturday at 13:30.
Four people over 90 years old will talk about life on Lanzarote 90 years ago. The event takes place on Saturday 14 November at 12:00.
Entry tickets for the Montañas del Fuego national park cost 30 euros for adults and 15 euros for children aged 7-12. Tickets are available for purchase online only.
Cueva de los Verdes in the northern part of Lanzarote is open daily from 09:30-16:45. The tour lasts 50 minutes and includes a guide.
The César Manrique site on the northern coast of Lanzarote is open to visitors all year. Entry to the mirador costs 9 euros and does not require a prior reservation.
Lanzarote will host film screenings, classical music concerts, photography exhibitions, and theatre performances during this period.
Designer Vicky Martín Berrocal described Famara beach in northwest Lanzarote as a stress-free location. The beach extends for 6 kilometres and is a popular spot for surfers.
Canarias7 publishes a recipe for albóndigas served as a gratin with mashed potatoes and a cheese layer. The dish combines traditional flavours in one presentation.
The film festival is organising three themed walks on the weekends of 21-22 and 28-29 November on Lanzarote. The trips focus on the architecture, history, and culture of local settlements.
The surf culture film festival will take place in Corralejo on Fuerteventura and Teguise on Lanzarote.
St. Martin's Day in Lanzarote rural tradition marked the time for pig slaughter and emptying wine cellars.
The Orquesta Clásica de Lanzarote will perform the "Esencia Europea" concert at the Centro Cívico de Arrecife.
Dúo Cassadó will perform on 25 and 26 November as part of a series dedicated to Manuel de Falla. The concerts will take place at Real Casino de Tenerife and Espacio Cultural CajaCanarias in La Palma.
The exhibition dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the album "Lunas Rotas" at La Casa Amarilla ends this Saturday. The exhibition has attracted over 3000 people since September.
The musical duo K-Narias is celebrating 20 years of activity with a new album release.
Singer Álex Ubago will perform in the Canary Islands in December to mark the 25th anniversary of his debut.
The Teguise municipality on Lanzarote has performed over 800 cat sterilisations in colonies.
The Lanzarote club Piragüismo Marlines won first place in the 2026 national club sea kayaking championships. The Cabildo de Lanzarote y La Graciosa welcomed the team members after the competition in Alicante.
Ahembo company was named Best SME of the Canary Islands during the Premios Pyme Carrefour. General Director Gonzalo Medina received the award on 6 November.
Lanzarote singer and influencer Jorge Caluz has presented a new music album. He discusses his career and the use of humour to normalise visual impairment in an interview.
The Canary Islands offer year-round fishing conditions. This supports the local economy and attracts tourists.
The Con Cúrcuma programme on La Radio Canaria will present stories of women managing gastronomy on the Canary Islands on 11 November at 21:05.
A stone fisherman's hut in Seifío on Lanzarote may be demolished under the Ley de Costas. Machines on the beach are currently removing remains of other structures.
The British superyacht Titania is 73 metres long. It is anchored near Castillo de San José in Arrecife.
15-year-old surfer from La Senty on Lanzarote won the Final Internacional Sub-16 del Rip Curl GromSearch in Australia. She is the first Spanish and European woman to win this title.
Artists Elena Moltó and Isabelle Gueillet are presenting a joint exhibition in Yaiza on Lanzarote. The exhibition includes approximately 30 works combining nature and art themes.