hammerhead sharks

Two hammerhead sharks spotted in the Playa Blanca area of Puerto del Rosario

The sighting of two hammerhead sharks in the Playa Blanca area of Puerto del Rosario on Sunday March 17th certainly caused a stir among locals and visitors alike. The reported presence of these sharks around 11:00 in the Parador area, about 200 meters from the shore, prompted the authorities to take precautionary measures, initially giving…

Calima, yellow alert, weather forecast

Yellow alert for Calima on Sunday afternoon 17 March

From 12:00 noon today, Sunday, March 17, until 8:59 p.m., the Spanish National Meteorological Agency has issued a yellow alert for suspended dust (wind-borne sand or calima) in Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. This weather warning means that visibility may be below 3000 m or in any case between 3000 and 5000 m. It is advisable for…

demolition hotel Oliva beach

Ministry of Ecological Transition orders the demolition of the Hotel Oliva Beach in Corralejo

The decision to revoke the concession for the RIU Oliva Beach hotel and the connected apartments in the Dunes of Corralejo, Fuerteventura, signifies a significant step by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition. Geafond Numero Lanzarote SA, the company responsible for the license, has received clear instructions to proceed with the demolition of the hotel,…

Gran Tarajal Carnival '24

Gran Tarajal (Tuineje) Carnival program ’24

The Gran Tarajal Carnival ’24 program has been revealed, sparking much excitement in the Tuineje Municipality scheduled from February 29th to March 10th in the ten-day celebration you can’t miss. Carnival Schedule Thursday, February 29 Friday, March 1 Saturday, March 2 Sunday, March 3 Tuesday, March 5 Wednesday, March 6 Thursday, March 7 Friday, March…

warning coastal phenomena

Warning for coastal phenomena on the Canary Islands

On February 23, the Government of the Canary Islands has announced a state of alert for coastal phenomena across the archipelago from 20:00, as well as a pre-alert for winds from 15:00. This decision is informed by data from the National Meteorological Agency (AEMET) and other reputable sources, aligning with the Canary Islands’ specific contingency…

Pajara carnival '24

The complete program of the Pajara Carnival ’24

The Pajara Carnival ’24 finally has a complete program. The Carnival, with the allegory “the Circus” started yesterday 22 February from Morro Jable with the traditional birth of the sardine and other events and will continue in these days between Lajita, Pajara and Cota Calma. From February 29th to March 3rd he will then return…

Rallysprint La Candelaria
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Rallysprint La Candelaria: 8-9 March ’24 the 17th edition

The Rallysprint La Candelaria is an exciting car competition that will return on 8 and 9 March 2024 with its 17th edition set against the backdrop of the volcanoes of Lanzarote. This highly anticipated event is sure to thrill all those in attendance. In 2019, the last edition of the Rallysprint La Candelaria took place,…

events in Fuerteventura, Festival international de Cometas, 36th Corralejo Kite Festival

37th Corralejo Kite Festival: 11-17 November ’24

The 37th Corralejo Kite Festival will return in 2024 from November 7 to 11, inviting kite fans from all over the world to experience this captivating event.Also Called “Festival de Cometas” in Spanish, has been very popular with international tourists since its inception and continues to captivate them year after year.Against the breathtaking backdrop of…