Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker © 2025 EmCan Media - Hosted By canaryfone Emergency services were called to the scene of a vehicle fire in the town of Los Valles after a minibus belonging to the company Teguise Bus caught fire on Calle Sigone The incident occurred when flames broke out in the engine compartment of the vehicle prompting immediate concern from bystanders and a swift response from emergency crews The Canary Islands’ Emergency Coordination Centre (CECOES) received the alert and quickly mobilised necessary resources to the scene of the incident firefighters confirmed the fire was concentrated in the engine area and worked quickly to contain and extinguish the blaze first using high-pressure hoses and later applying foam to ensure full suppression and eliminate any risk of reignition The authorities have confirmed that no injuries were sustained in the incident as there were no passengers on board at the time the road was temporarily closed to traffic while emergency teams carried out their operations Local Police officers from Teguise were also on scene cordoning off the area and assisting with traffic control to ensure the safety of nearby residents and drivers The fire was brought under control without further incident and the road was reopened shortly afterwards Investigators are working to determine the exact cause of the fire although initial indications suggest a mechanical or electrical fault may have been to blame Lanzarote’s Cabildo yesterday declared a state of emergency after heavy rain caused severe flooding in Costa Teguise and Arrecife Photos: Murphy’s Irish Pub (https://www.facebook.com/MurphysPDC) In the early afternoon of Saturday, Arrecife, Costa Teguise, Tahiche, Guatiza and other parts of eastern Lanzarote suffered the heaviest downpours they have experienced for several years.  Mud and rocks were swept onto roads, forcing the Guardia Civíl to briefly close the three access roads to Costa Teguise. Many homes, hotels and businesses in Costa Teguise were left without electricity, and guests were evacuated from some hotels that had suffered severe flooding. Many bars and restaurants closed for the evening. Emergency services were notified of over 220 incidents, mostly relating to flooded houses, garages or basements in Costa Teguise and Arrecife. They have been working throughout the night to clear roads and clean up after the intense floods. The rain was the heaviest registered on the island for several years – in the Las Cucharas area of Costa Teguise, more rain (62.5 mms) was registered in the two hours of between 1 pm and 3pm than fell during the whole of 2024 or 2023.  Nevertheless, other parts of the island received only light showers or no rain at all. The Canarian Government and the Cabildo have been criticised for the late announcement of the emergency, which was not declared until the floods were well under way. A pre-alert preparing emergency services for the possibility of heavy rain had been issued several hours before the storms, but no official alerts to the public were issued before the rains. While there is a probability of light showers today, no further heavy rain is forecast, and emergency recommendations to avoid unnecessary journeys were lifted at 7 am this morning. However, we’d advise that people in Costa Teguise avoid bathing for a day or two owing to the amount of sediment, including sewage, that has been washed into the sea.   Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Jet2 is expanding its winter 25/26 programme with more flights to 13 popular destinations (including Lanzarote & Fuerteventura) from Manchester Airport & London Stansted. Fire fighters were called to put out a minibus engine fire yesterday morning. Lanzarote Pool & Spa Shop in Playa Blanca are currently looking for an Office Administrator & Customer Service Representative. A head-on collision between two vehicles on the LZ-1 near Mala yesterday evening saw three people injured. Six local derbies will take place next season as three Lanzarote teams take part in Group 12 of the Third RFEF league. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. Sign-up to the Gazette Newsletter to receive a weekly email including the most important news stories and upcoming events. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Strictly necessary cookies should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. Intimately intertwined with the legacy of 20th-century lanzaroteño artist and environmentalist César Manrique, Lanzarote is an intriguing island with an utterly extraordinary geology of 300 volcanic cones, eerie blackened lava fields and the occasional bucolic, palm-filled valley. Lanzarote Back to topAttractionsMust-see attractionsFundación César Manrique César Manrique built his spectacular house and creative centre Parque Nacional de Timanfaya the eerie 51-sq-km Parque Nacional de Timanfaya sprawls around the Montañas del Fuego (Mountains of Fire) formed by… Cueva de los Verdes the Cueva de los Verdes is the most spectacular segment of an almost 7km-long lava tube left behind by an eruption 5000… Jameos del Agua When molten lava seethed through this volcanic cavern around 5000 years ago forming the startling clear azure lake that… Museo Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo the well-preserved 18th-century Castillo de San José houses one of the Canaries' major… Casa-Museo César Manrique complete with Manrique's clothes in the cupboard and personal art collection adorning the walls Piscinas de Punta Mujeres One of the most magical swimming spots on Lanzarote this cluster of glittering turquoise natural pools dots the coast in the tranquil whitewashed fishing… Playa del Papagayo Hemmed in by the punta's craggy cliffs deliciously unspoilt and protected Playa del Papagayo is one of Lanzarote's loveliest beaches View more attractionsArticlesLatest stories from LanzaroteRead more articlesFilter by interest: Coasts & IslandsFood & Drink All Interests Adventure Travel Art & Culture Beaches Coasts & Islands Food & DrinkLocal Voices Two passionate experts go head-to-head to decide which Canary Island is better: Lanzarote or Fuerteventura Get to the heart of Lanzarote with one of our in-depth Visit in ShopCanary Islands $24.99 Visit in ShopAndalucia $24.99 The Spanish island of Lanzarote continues to recover from widespread damage after Storm Olivier triggered severe flooding across the tourist hotspot on the weekend, when it dumped more than 100 liters of rain per square meter in just two hours. The Canary Islands government lifted its 24-hour state of emergency, initially declared on Saturday, at 7 am on Sunday, with authorities con-firming no injuries were reported during the crisis. Meteorologists are warning of additional severe weather throughout the Easter week, which could complicate ongoing recovery efforts in the affected eastern and inland areas of Lanzarote, including Arrecife, Costa Teguise, and San Bartolome. Authorities in both Ireland and in the United Kingdom updated their travel advice for visitors to Lanzarote, urging tourists to follow local guidance as flash floods transform roads into muddy torrents and leave homes inundated across the island. "We have been working all night, attending 300 calls overnight, many of them in Arrecife and Teguise," explained Enrique Espinosa, head of emergency services for the Lanzarote government. "Some houses are flooded and what remains is a great quantity of mud." Emergency services reported that the rapid accumulation of rainwater had left numerous properties submerged, while several hotels had lost power supplies. Multiple access routes remain impassable due to debris and waterlogged terrain. One tourist told The Independent newspaper: "I have never seen anything like this before and I have been coming here for years, it is absolutely bizarre." During a news conference on Monday, Oswaldo Betancort, the president of the Lanzarote local government, called for improvements in meteorological detection systems, noting that more timely warnings are needed before such heavy rainfall, reported the national broadcast network Cadena SER. He said flooding had resulted in approximately 200 incidents in Arrecife and 75 in Teguise, including water damage in four schools and the temporary closure of three hotels in Costa Teguise. Emergency services responded to more than 300 calls, primarily related to water removal, road obstructions, and disruptions to basic utilities like electricity and water, he added. While Lanzarote continues its flood recovery efforts, mainland Spain and the entire Canary Islands archipelago, of which Lanzarote is a part, now face additional weather challenges. Spain's State Meteorological Agency forecast more turbulent conditions across the country through the Easter week, as a polar air mass descends from Tuesday. The agency warned the surge could bring snow to elevations as low as 900 meters throughout the Spanish peninsula, while coastal regions, particularly in the northeast and the Balearics, face strong winds and intense storms. Experts say sudden and severe weather events, such as flash floods, are becoming increasingly common across Europe as the climate changes. 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Read our Privacy notice Travellers headed for Lanzarote this Easter may have their holiday plans dampened after heavy rainfall and flooding swept the island last weekend Storm Olivier struck the popular Canary Islands last Wednesday sending intense rain and thunderstorms across the Spanish archipelago well into Saturday According to the Island Emergency Consortium and Arrecife on the east coast were worst hit with emergency services being called out to more than 200 incidents Tui cancelled some Lanzarote holidays “due to the lack of alternative accommodation on the island” while Jet2holidays was also forced to cut a small number of trips as a result of “the severe weather conditions” Lanzarote Airport is now operating as usual, and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is not advising against travel to the island and what are your rights if you have a trip booked Read more: Sun-drenched hotspot hit with snow ahead of Easter in ‘danger’ warning for Canaries tourists Torrential rain drenched Lanzarote last week homes and roads in the tourist hotspot flooded Footage shows cars submerged on waterlogged roads and homeowners using buckets to remove water from their houses after as much as 60 litres of rain fell in two hours on Saturday (12 April) The latest advice from the Foreign Office (FCDO) says: “Heavy rainfall and flooding in Lanzarote occurred over the weekend If you are in Lanzarote or travelling to Lanzarote follow the advice of the local authorities and monitor local weather updates.” The FCDO warned travellers on Sunday (13 April) that flooding had impacted services on the island with some hotels without power and roads affected by mud and Arrecife had been particularly affected General FCDO flooding advice for Spain says: “Flash flooding can cause travel disruption and damage to property and infrastructure. Check weather warnings from Spain’s meteorological office (AEMET) before travel and follow the advice of the local authorities.” The Canary Islands government ended the state of emergency in Lanzarote – declared on Saturday – at 7am on Sunday “Following the end of the flooding caused by rain on April 12 in the municipalities of Arrecife and San Bartolomé on the island of Lanzarote the island emergency situation has ended,” it said in an update Authorities confirmed that there have been no reported injuries Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura seem to have been spared from the worst of the storm The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) predicts “a low probability of light rain” on the Canary Islands today (15 April) The Foreign Office has not issued a warning against travel due to the flooding so there will be no exceptional circumstances allowing for a full refund on cancelled trips There is no obligation for companies to refund bookings if you want to cancel and you will not be able to claim travel insurance due to safety concerns unless Foreign Office advice changes The terms for cancelling your trip depend on your holiday provider so it’s best to contact them if you wish to postpone Some travel insurance policies will include natural disaster cover for an event that prevents you from reaching your holiday destination – speak to your insurer to find out your rights For more travel news and advice, listen to Simon Calder’s podcast Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Flooding hits Canary Islands after heavy rainfall from Storm Olivier","description":"The latest travel advice after flooding in Costa Teguise The Castillo de Santa Barbara will become a museum dedicated to the history of Teguise it was announced at a presentation yesterday The museum will be dedicated to the early history of the town as the largest settlement of Maho aboriginals on the islands and its later role as capital of the island An opening date in 2026 is forecast.  Investment of €440,000 has already been secured to install ticket offices with an exterior elevator to facilitate access to the main door of the fortress and an interior elevator allowing visitors to reach the upper artillery platform and website in this browser for the next time I comment Jet2 is expanding its winter 25/26 programme with more flights to 13 popular destinations (including Lanzarote & Fuerteventura) from Manchester Airport & London Stansted Fire fighters were called to put out a minibus engine fire yesterday morning Lanzarote Pool & Spa Shop in Playa Blanca are currently looking for an Office Administrator & Customer Service Representative A head-on collision between two vehicles on the LZ-1 near Mala yesterday evening saw three people injured Six local derbies will take place next season as three Lanzarote teams take part in Group 12 of the Third RFEF league We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings Sign-up to the Gazette Newsletter to receive a weekly email including the most important news stories and upcoming events This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly necessary cookies should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again has led to the temporary closure of several hotels during what is traditionally a busy Easter holiday season The damage has prompted concerns over both the local tourism market and employment in the area Among the worst affected is the HD Beach Resort & Spa Lanzarote where floodwaters from a nearby ravine surged through the hotel The owners have opted to bring forward scheduled renovation works in response to the damage Also impacted is the Paradisus by Meliá Salinas Lanzarote which was forced to close its doors temporarily Guests were relocated to the Sol Meliá in Puerto del Carmen Apartamentos Trébol sustained substantial damage and is not expected to reopen until 1st June reported flood-related damage but continue to operate partially with some areas cordoned off while repairs take place stated that the local government is actively responding to the situation "We will take action as soon as we know exactly what needs to be done," she said adding that the municipality’s technical office is currently assessing the extent of the damage and planning appropriate interventions Alejandro Domínguez from the trade union Comisiones Obreras in Lanzarote confirmed that affected hotels are considering temporary employment regulation measures (ERTE) during the repair period While most staff are expected to resume work within a month efforts are being made at HD Beach Resort to retain workers on-site or temporarily reassign them to another hotel in Playa Blanca The flooding serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by coastal destinations amid increasingly unpredictable weather patterns and highlights the need for enhanced infrastructure to protect both tourism and livelihoods in the Canary Islands The TimesThe Canary Islands declared an unprecedented state of emergency on Saturday after torrential rains from Storm Oliver caused flooding in parts of Lanzarote roads transformed into rivers and industrial bins swept away Images on social media showed fire crews coming to the aid of citizens in Arrecife after cars were submerged by muddy waters A video shared by Últimas Noticias Canarias news website showed beer barrels floating through a covered passageway as bemused kitchen staff from a restaurant watched and videoed the scene with their phones the emergency services were called to 152 incidents in Costa Teguise on Saturday evening Keep in touch with what’s happening on the island this week One year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one…only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening The film will be shown in original English at the cinema in Arrecife at 7pm. Tickets €6 to be bought online here: https://cineslanzarote.com/movie/until-dawn/ this story tells the adventure of an almost ordinary family embarked on an initiatory journey A story of an extraordinary friendship between a little boy and a panda that will change their lives forever The film will be shown in original English at the cinema in Deiland at 5:30pm on both days. Tickets €6 to be bought online here: https://cineslanzarote.com/movie/moon-mi-amigo-panda/ After his life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack a brilliant but introverted CIA decoder takes matters into his own hands when his supervisors refuse to take action The film will be shown in original English at the cinema in Arrecife at 7pm. Tickets €6 to be bought online here: https://cineslanzarote.com/movie/amateur/ Realizing more extreme measures are necessary Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother In partnership with Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried The film will be shown in original English at the cinema in Deiland at 7:25pm. Tickets €6 to be bought online here: https://cineslanzarote.com/movie/el-contable-2-2/ Puerto Calero Market – Every Tue & Fri, from 9am – 1pm. Haria Artisanal – Every Sat at the Plaza de Haría, from 10am – 2:30pm. Arrecife Market – Every Sat at the Plaza de San Ginés, every morning from 10am. Costa Teguise Market – Every Wed & Fri at the Pueblo Marinero from 5pm – 8pm. Teguise Market – Every Sun in the village, from 9am – 2pm. PALS car boot sale – Every Sun at Lanzarote A Caballo (in aid of charity), from 9am – 12pm. Mancha Blanca Market – Every Sun in Mancha Blanca, every morning from 10am. Marina Rubicon Market – Every Wed & Sat in the Marina Rubicon, Playa Blanca, from 10am to 2pm. Playa Honda Market – Third Sat of the month on Calle Mayor, from 10am – 2pm. The roundabout at Costa Teguise’s Punto Limpio (recycling centre) is expected to be completed this month, earlier than scheduled. Lighting will be installed shortly afterwards. The roundabout, located on the LZ-34 between the golf course and the Aquapark, will “make access to the Punto Limpio easier, make traffic more fluid and increase road safety,” said Teguise Mayor Olivia Duque. The contract, which was won by Herederos de Juan Acuña, cost an estimated €400,000. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. IndependentLightDark{"modes":[{"id":"light","name":"Light","value":"#ffffff"},{"id":"dark","name":"Dark","value":"#000000"}]}Menu{"children":"Menu"}Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in Costa Teguise has invited residents to take part in an online survey relating to the future of the resort Any resident in the municipality of Teguise can take part and participants will be invited to answer questions on topics such as innovation There is also space to include your own suggestions for the future of Costa Teguise although it may be possible to translate it depending on your browser.  https://www.survio.com/survey/d/costateguise A freak rainstorm caused widespread chaos in Costa Teguise and Arrecife last month On Lanzarote in the 21st century an average of 93.26 mms (litres per square metre) falls every year many parts of Costa Teguise received more than that in just two hours after lunchtime as the heavens suddenly opened The cause was a highly localised storm that affected a relatively narrow band of the island from Arrecife to Costa Teguise and further north to Tahiche Unlike many Lanzarote rain showers which last for a few minutes the intense rain persisted for at least two hours as usually-dry barrancos (ravines) turned into rushing torrents of muddy water and roads turned into rivers The Guardia Civíl were forced to close off Costa Teguise entirely for a while as the roads had been covered in mud and rocks and the underpass from Arrecife to San Bartolomé was just one of several roads that was completely flooded Emergency services attended more than 200 incidents while tourists were evacuated from some hotels Local authorities have been criticised for not announcing a state of emergency until well after the floods had started although a pre-alert had been issued to emergency services a few hours before the storm Cabildo President Oswaldo Betancort and Enrique Espinosa head of Lanzarote’s Emergency Consortium have both stated that the storm was “sudden” and “unexpected.” The storm was the worst incident to yet occur in what has been an unusually wet and cool spring on Lanzarote which has seen the arrival of poor weather related to at least five Atlantic storms Nearly two weeks after the heavy rains swept across Lanzarote the island continues to grapple with the aftermath particularly in the municipalities of Teguise and Arrecife and Teseguite remain coated in dust from dried mud sewage overflow has added to the disruption creating both logistical and health concerns for residents The accumulation of dust is now being carried by the wind raising concerns of respiratory problems and irritation to the eyes and throat Local authorities and cleaning crews are working tirelessly to clear debris and restore normality but progress is slow due to the scale of the damage Costa Teguise’s tourism sector has also taken a significant hit with several hotels forced to close temporarily Flooding damaged properties and affected operations leading to the implementation of emergency measures to alleviate the problems The Meliá Hotel has announced a temporary layoff (ERTE) lasting six to seven weeks although some staff are being relocated to the Sol Lanzarote Hotel are taking advantage of their closure to carry out renovations and have activated a redundancy programme (ETOP) expected to last four months Staff are being offered transfers to Playa Blanca during this time The Trébol Apartments have also initiated a six-to-seven-week ERTE are assessing damages but have avoided layoffs and are gradually resuming activity has caused notable environmental disruption Playa de Las Cucharas has been affected by sediment and debris discolouring the normally clear waters and deterring beachgoers announcing a proposed €3 million investment plan to clean and restructure the Hurón ravine and construct reservoirs to better manage stormwater in future events He also emphasised the necessity of clearing filter wells in Tahíche and Costa Teguise to prevent further flooding Robayna noted that the cleanup is being deliberately timed to allow the mud to dry which makes removal easier than dealing with heavy such as the Las Cucharas Shopping Centre car park prompting frustration among locals who feel neglected While these issues are now being addressed work is expected to continue throughout the week to restore full service As Lanzarote moves from emergency response to long-term recovery both the local government and residents are calling for more robust infrastructure planning and better stormwater management systems to avoid a repeat of the damage seen this month With tourism impacted and public health at risk the storm’s legacy has become a wake-up call for the island’s preparedness in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather events Saturday’s floods in Costa Teguise have led to the closure of three hotels all located in a fairly small zone near Las Cucharas Shopping Centre designed by César Manrique and the first major hotel in the resort has relocated guests to the Sol Melía in Puerto del Carmen the HD Beach Resort & Spa was completely flooded and owners are reported to be taking the opportunity to remodel the premises No date for re-opening has been announced for either hotel were affected by the floods but have not been fully closed as a result Union leaders have requested furlough schemes for the workers affected by the closures Meanwhile tourists are advised to contact their holiday providers if they are affected by the closures Costa Teguise and the rest of Lanzarote are functioning perfectly well and weather conditions are normal for the time of year.      The Government of the Canary Islands has declared a state of emergency in Lanzarote following intense and locally severe rainfall that caused significant flooding across the island on Saturday This marks the first activation of the island-wide emergency under the Special Civil Protection and Emergency Response Plan for Flood Risk (PEINCA) in Lanzarote The worst affected areas include the municipalities of Arrecife the 112 emergency services recorded around 150 weather-related incidents Most were linked to flooding in homes and garages along with road disruptions caused by water accumulation emergency resources from both municipal and island levels were mobilised and coordinated through CECOES 112 the Canary Islands Emergency and Security Coordination Centre The General Directorate of Emergencies has issued a public reminder advising against parking or driving in ravines as sudden water flow poses a serious risk of flash flooding Authorities have also urged the public to avoid travelling by road unless absolutely necessary and warned against attempting to drive through water-covered streets Residents are encouraged to ensure their phone batteries are charged in case they need to contact emergency services via 112 the public is advised to use the 012 helpline which intensified between 1:00pm and 2:00pm had already caused over 20 reported incidents in Lanzarote where floodwaters affected ground floors and garages including the route between Arrecife and Órzola near Tahíche Access to Costa Teguise from the north has also been cut off due to impassable conditions The alert comes as part of a broader pre-alert issued for the eastern Canary Islands and Tenerife under the Specific Emergency Plan for Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA) based on forecasts from the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) especially in the north and metropolitan areas of Tenerife The Lanzarote Cabildo has reiterated that both Lanzarote and La Graciosa will remain under pre-alert for rain throughout the day Some downpours may be particularly intense and the public is being urged to remain calm and follow all safety recommendations The emergency services in Lanzarote continue to monitor the situation closely as teams work to manage ongoing incidents and mitigate the impact of the flooding Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain Lanzarote – the popular holiday destination in Spain’s Canary Islands – has been battered by torrential rain and severe flash flooding Sudden rainfall dumped around a month’s worth of rain in just a few short hours flooding the streets and forcing officials to declare a state of emergency The skies opened without warning on Saturday turning picturesque resorts into flood zones and leaving more than 300 incidents in their wake across Arrecife and Costa Teguise While the initial island-wide flood emergency was lifted at 7 AM Sunday Lanzarote’s Cabildo (island council) decided to extend the emergency status saying recovery works are too complex and hazardous to tackle without additional protections the rainfall – over 100 litres per square metre in Tahiche and upwards of 90 litres in parts of Teguise – left emergency services scrambling and the LZ-20 bridge to San Bartolome were all shut after becoming completely waterlogged 62 litres per square metre fell in central Costa Teguise while Arrecife’s Calle Tenderete reported 61 litres – most of it falling between 1 and 3 PM Emergency services have tallied at least 222 reported incidents including 95 damaged homes and businesses in Arrecife alone where more than 100 personnel are now working round the clock on clean-up and assistance is now calling for the city to be declared a catastrophic zone which could unlock emergency aid for families and small businesses who’ve suffered water damage “We want to make sure affected neighbours get the help they need,” said the mayor the timing of the storm – just ahead of peak spring tourism – has locals concerned about long-term damage to Lanzarote’s reputation as a year-round holiday haven With flood waters receding but the clean-up only just beginning the extended emergency status allows authorities to tackle the remaining incidents “zone by zone,” according to Lanzarote’s Emergency Consortium Officials warn recovery efforts may take several days with the possibility of further disruptions depending on weather patterns tourists and locals are being advised to steer clear of flood-hit zones and follow updates from local emergency services and civil protection crews (“Proteccion Civil”) Get more European news in English Stay tuned to the Euro Weekly News for the latest Spanish news in English Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox So sorry to hear about the flooding in Lanzarote — I hope everyone is staying safe and getting the support they need I wanted to share something that might be helpful: during the severe flooding in the Valencia area back in November 2024 a local initiative used a plugin I developed It enabled people to easily pin locations directly on a map — whether they needed help The site was set up quickly and became a valuable tool for volunteers and even some authorities to share real-time updates and organize more effectively It helped connect people in need with those nearby who could assist If anyone in Lanzarote is organizing relief efforts and could use a simple tool to manage location-based information Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain by delivering news with a social conscience we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP) Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall) All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE Download our media pack in either English or Spanish Teguise Ayuntamiento has started a large-scale purchase of material to improve safety on the municipality’s beaches An initial budget of approximately €333,200 is available lifesavers’ turrets equipped with observation chairs and new signage are all on the shopping list with the aim of deploying all the items this summer Most of the material will go to Costa Teguise la Graciosa and Famara will also receive supplies A contract for the service to maintain and improve the public conveniences at Playa Bastián all in Costa Teguise also be awarded mid-year The closure of these toilets and the state of them when open has been the subject of several complaints by tourists A NUMBER of airlines have been affected by the Lanzarote floods which have also seen hotels forced to cancel bookings The UK Government cautioned anyone planning to visit the Spanish island after 2.4 inches of rain fell in just two hours over the weekend The "unprecedented" flooding occurred after Storm Olivier on Saturday afternoon Some spots in Costa Teguise received more than a year's worth of rain in two hours when over 100 litres fell per square metre On Sunday, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) shared advice for those in or heading to the areas hit hardest by the flooding "Heavy rainfall and flooding in Lanzarote occurred earlier today (13 April 2025) with Costa Teguise San Bartolomé and Arrecife particularly affected," an official warning said "If you are in Lanzarote or travelling to Lanzarote follow the advice of the local authorities and monitor local weather updates." With over 100 daily arrivals during peak season Lanzarote Airport is a busy hub throughout the year According to myflyright, while no flights to Lanzarote were cancelled on Monday, 21 flights were delayed by three hours or more. "We continue to monitor the situation closely." Ryanair also confirmed they will continue to "operate as normal" on Monday Jet2 also told The Sun its flight programme is "continuing to operate as normal" today Jet2holidays confirmed to Travel Gossip that a handful of hotel bookings have been affected "Due to the severe weather conditions that have affected parts of Lanzarote a small number of hotels have contacted us to let us know that they are temporarily unable to accept arrivals due to the impact of the adverse conditions," a representative said we have been making decisions with the best interests of our customers in mind and we have contacted affected customers to let them know their options." The following airlines operate flights between the UK and Lanzarote on a regular basis: The travel company added that its flights were still operating as normal TUI customers has also experienced disruptions to their holidays with a "small number" of hotels cancelling reservations due to the floods “Due to the lack of alternative accommodation on the island during the busy Easter period we unfortunately had to cancel a small number of holidays to Lanzarote," a TUI representative confirmed "Customers were able to receive a full refund or amend to another TUI holiday with a re-booking incentive the safety of our customers and colleagues is our main priority therefore TUI resort teams are working with the local authorities to find customers currently in impacted hotels alternative accommodation or return flights back to the UK.” Lanzarote Airport is located just 3.1 miles southwest of the island's capital Arrecife which as been hit particularly hard by the storm The bad weather intensified between 1pm and 2pm on Saturday leading to 24-hour state of emergency Arrecife confirmed on Sunday that it would ask for a state of catastrophe to be declared The storm, which also swept mainland Spain and Portugal had caused travel disruptions before the weekend Spain’s meteorological service issued weather warnings for many areas of the country over the weekend and wind in parts of both the north and south coast The Sun has reached out to each of the airlines operating flights between the UK and Lanzarote for comment Lanzarote attracted 3.4 million tourists last year the ground very quickly became waterlogged so the water could not soak away it continued to rise and poured through channels towards the sea Unable to deal with the sheer volume of water many rivers burst their banks including the Lagomar River which flows through Nazaret The head of Lanzarote's emergency services told local media many homes had been submerged with floodwaters leaving behind a "great quantity of mud" many of them in Arrecife and Teguise," Enrique Espinosa said on Sunday Some residents were greeted by the smell of raw sewage after flooding overwhelmed the drainage system Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ The first of four concerts will take place at Costa Teguise tomorrow evening The concert will feature Queen tribute band A Kind of Magic and a tribute band to Spanish stars Hombres G The show will take place at 6pm at the amphitheatre at Las Cucharas beach in Costa Teguise Future concerts will showcase U2 tribute band Zoo TF on June 21st Coldplay tribute paradise on 27th September and Lucrecia will appear on 31st October In a significant move that strengthens its presence in the Canary Islands Alexandre Hotels has acquired the Grand Teguise Playa Hotel in Lanzarote The transaction was finalised following the sale of the ownership by CaixaBank and Metrópolis who held a 60% and 40% stake in the property The Grand Teguise Playa is a four-star hotel boasting 300 rooms and a prime beachfront location in Costa Teguise approximately 14 kilometres from the island’s airport This acquisition expands Alexandre Hotels’ portfolio which already includes resorts in Tenerife and Barcelona adding Lanzarote as an attractive new destination for its guests highlighted the robust activity in the hotel sector “This deal shows the excellent dynamism of the hotel sector both in operational terms and as an investment The sector’s appeal is expected to remain strong in 2025 The hotel sector has proven to be one of the most sought-after areas of the real estate market becoming the second most lucrative segment in 2024 with a capital inflow exceeding €3.2 billion the industry attracted over €25 billion in investment solidifying its position as a key focus for investors in Spain This acquisition by Alexandre Hotels marks a continued confidence in the growth potential of Lanzarote reinforcing its appeal in the global hospitality market you can still see pools of cocoa-coloured water lying alongside the Barranco del Huron – the ravine that turned into a raging torrent of water on Saturday afternoon causing serious flooding and road closures in Costa Teguise the flood spread out causing leaving huge mud flats and the different colours of the sea at Playa Cucharas shows the amount of sediment that was washed into the ocean whose attractive frilled ridges were also carved by centuries of rainfall Lanzarote’s oldest distance sporting event the Font Vella International Lanzarote Marathon will take place this weekend in Costa Teguise The Marathon will commence tomorrow morning (Saturday) at 8 am as runners set off for the 42-km run to Puerto del Carmen and back a half-marathon for wheelchair users and a 10-kilometre event.  today will see a 5-kilometre Santa Claus race at 12.30 along Costa Teguise’s promenade The Lanzarote Marathon is the first and oldest marathon event on the Canaries celebrating its 30th anniversary last year Teguise Council has stated that infrastructure such as roads beaches and parking areas are all working normally again following Saturday’s flash floods volunteers from local businesses and individuals all took part in a clean-up operation that completed the job in 72 hours “All showed a commitment that went above and beyond normal work responsibilities.” Tourist councillor Rita Hernández said that the sand on Playa de las Cucharas will be redistributed at the end of the month when sunbeds are removed owing to the expiry of the contract Three hotels have had to close temporarily because of the flood with the subsequent loss of 1,600 tourist beds the floods only affected a relatively small area of eastern Costa Teguise and the rest of the resort is operating completely normally while Lanzarote’s two other main tourist resorts were not affected by the rain at all The body of a 55-year-old cyclist was discovered this Monday between Guatiza and Los Cocoteros The discovery took place this Monday at 12:48pm when a person found the unconscious cyclist on Calle Vincente Guerra the ambulance staff could only confirm his death and an autopsy will be necessary to confirm the cause of death.  the eleventh edition of one of the most important sporting events in Lanzarote organized by the Santa Rosa Club of Costa Teguise The competition will take place on May 3rd and 4th 2025 and will be a fantastic challenge for all mountain bike enthusiasts who dare to participate The first stage consists of a time trial on the island of La Graciosa on Saturday followed by the 105 km ULTRABIKE SANTA ROSA and the 52 km Bike Costa Teguise races on Sunday Both events will start and finish at the Santa Rosa Club of Costa Teguise The presentation was attended by Teguise’s Tourism councillor Rita Hernández Hector Casteñeyra from the Canary Islands Government Tourism Office and the organizers and sponsors: Hector Fernández from BP Canarias The competition will feature 450 professional and amateur cyclists Work has resumed on the construction of the highly anticipated hotel in Costa Teguise bringing fresh momentum to a project that had been on hold for nearly two months due to a legal dispute workers were seen back on-site as activity restarted following a judicial resolution earlier this month The interruption was caused by a lawsuit filed by the property’s former owner who claimed that the land had been acquired by the current developers at a tax auction without adequate notice The initial ruling led to a suspension of construction but a subsequent judicial decision issued in early December allowed the project to move forward designed to cater to health and sports tourism is set to become a major attraction in Costa Teguise The complex will feature both indoor and outdoor pools and various state-of-the-art facilities aimed at promoting wellness and active lifestyles Covering an impressive 80,000 square metres the development is expected to generate between 200 and 300 direct jobs in Lanzarote the project is slated for completion in 2026 The development promises to boost the local economy and enhance Costa Teguise’s appeal as a prime destination for both relaxation and sports enthusiasts This resolution marks a significant milestone for the project paving the way for a transformative addition to the region’s hospitality sector Devastating floods hit Lanzarote's Costa Teguise and Arrecife on April 12 experienced an unprecedented weather event on April 12 Torrential rains unleashed severe flooding in several areas particularly impacting the popular tourist destinations of Costa Teguise and Arrecife The dramatic downpour led to a declared state of emergency highlighting the island's vulnerability to extreme weather The intensity of the rainfall shocked residents and authorities alike recorded an astonishing 61 liters of rain per square meter in just two hours experiencing a staggering 97.5 liters in the same timeframe This deluge transformed streets into raging rivers especially around the El Trebol apartment complex in Costa Teguise Emergency services responded to over 300 calls for help described a frantic night of rescue operations While the absence of injuries is a relief Many homes suffered basement flooding and mud damage and numerous roads remained impassable for hours The focus now shifts to damage assessment and providing support to affected residents and businesses The storm's impact extends beyond immediate physical damage The heavy rains struck just before the peak tourist season posing a significant economic challenge for businesses reliant on tourism The emotional toll on residents coping with the aftermath is also considerable This event underscores the increasing vulnerability of even popular tourist destinations to extreme weather with the community rallying together for cleanup and rebuilding The local government is committed to assisting those affected and initiating crucial improvements to drainage systems and emergency response protocols showcasing its ability to overcome adversity the long-term recovery process is underway demonstrating Lanzarote's unwavering resilience and commitment to rebuilding stronger The most severely affected areas were Costa Teguise and Arrecife two popular tourist destinations in Lanzarote While other parts of the island experienced heavy rain these two locations suffered the most significant flooding and damage no injuries or fatalities have been reported despite the extensive damage caused by the floods Emergency services were quick to respond and evacuate affected areas The exact cause is still being investigated but it's believed to be a combination of factors including unusual weather patterns leading to exceptionally high rainfall exceeding prior records for the island in April and supporting those affected by the floods Several organizations are likely to be involved in the relief efforts Check for updates from reputable news sources and official channels Monetary donations or volunteering support might be needed as recovery efforts progress Keep an eye out for verified donation opportunities to avoid scams All trademarks are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved @ 2025 Nishtya Infotech (India) Ltd 90 families squatting in an abandoned hotel building in Costa Teguise face eviction as the plot is developed into a luxury hotel between the Avenida del Mar and the Avenida de las Palmeras has been under a demolition order for two decades but the responsibility for assuming the costs of the demolition was disputed for several years Arrecife firm Toscolanz SL plan to construct the Body Mind & Health Hotel luxury hotel complex comprised of “a careful selection of luxury villas,” Toscolanz applied to evict the squatters in 2023 The families currently squatting in the buildings have until Monday to appear before a magistrate and receive formal notification of their eviction although no date has yet been provided for this Many of the squatters claim to be working people who cannot afford rent prices on Lanzarote.   Teguise Mayor Olivia Duque has said that her council’s Social Services department are assisting some families that are “at risk of exclusion.”   Nearly 90 families are facing eviction from unfinished buildings known as a “construction skeletons” in Costa Teguise as plans are moving forward to build a luxury hotel on the site This situation has arisen almost two decades after a court ruling ordered the demolition of the unfinished structures The Teguise Magistrates' Court is now engaging with the families living in this derelict building on plot 214 to initiate the eviction process 5 of Arrecife has summoned the occupants of the buildings located on Avenida Las Palmeras and Avenida Del Mar to appear before the Teguise Magistrate's Court. This legal action has been taken by the property owner who aims to develop the site into a high-end luxury hotel The families have been instructed to appear at the Magistrate's Court by tomorrow they received court orders from March last year telling them to officially identify themselves the case is in the "summons phase," meaning that while the eviction process is in motion no specific date has been set for them to vacate the building a real estate development company based in Arrecife requested the families to leave the premises in 2023 to make way for the Body which promises to feature a selection of luxury villas the Department of Tourism and Employment of the Government of the Canary Islands signed an agreement with Toscolanz SL in October 2024 aimed at enhancing the skills of future hotel employees as reported in the Official Gazette of the Canary Islands (BOC) the site has become home to around 90 working families struggling with rising rent prices in the area said that Social Services have indicated that some of these families are socially excluded and in need of support The Town Hall has reached out to the Cabildo's Social Services department to assist in finding alternative housing for those affected One resident shared that she recently lost a rental opportunity when the landlord chose another tenant instead The demolition order for the site dates back to October 31st 2005 when a court revoked the building licence for plot 214 The High Court of Justice of the Canary Islands later mandated that the council should be responsible for finding a company to carry out the demolition socialist councillor Jenifer Galán highlighted that the TSJC was questioning who was accountable for the lack of action as the Teguise Council claimed ignorance of the judicial decision who was then the head of the Urban Planning Department reported in November 2022 that the property owner had refused to comply with the demolition order The council intended to take action independently after the court threatened the former mayor leaving the future uncertain for the families who call it home A severe accident occurred at around 7:00pm last night (Friday) in Lanzarote when a car crashed into several parked vehicles According to the Emergency Services report the incident took place on Avenida Islas Canarias in Costa Teguise a 36-year-old man who sustained multiple injuries were taken to Doctor José Molina Orosa Hospital by ambulance for further treatment Initial reports indicate both are in serious condition The incident caused significant traffic delays in the area Emergency responders were quick to arrive at the scene where the fire brigade ensured the damaged vehicles were safe and cleared the road and the Local Police from Teguise managed the traffic and took charge of the investigation into the accident Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the cause of the collision as inquiries continue Teguise recorded one of the highest hotel occupancy rates in Spain in March The hotels in the municipality reached 87% occupancy during the weekends according to data provided by the latest Hotel Occupancy Survey from INE hotel occupancy in the Canaries decreased this March compared to last year Lanzarote’s recorded a smaller drop from 75.8% this March to 74.7% last March Tenerife recorded the highest number of overnight stays last month The tourist destinations with the highest number of overnight stays also include Madrid The Canaries presented the highest occupancy rate by number of beds during March with 74.9% 39.1% of international visitors that travelled to Spain in March opted for the Canary Islands followed by Andalusia and Catalonia which were visited by 15.3% and 15.2% of the total A head-on collision between two cars in Costa Teguise has left one person injured and needing hospital treatment The accident took place at around 1:30pm at a junction on Avenida de Las Palmeras in Costa Teguise between holidaymakers in a rent-a-car and a privately owned vehicle and an ambulance were dispatched to the scene Paramedics treated a woman for ‘minor’ injuries but she still needed to go to Hospital José Molina Orosa for further treatment The firefighters cleared the roadway using sepiolite to absorb fluids and assisted in removing the damaged vehicles to restore normal traffic flow in the area The Local Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision A kitchen fire at the Hotel Trébol in Costa Teguise yesterday afternoon (Monday) resulted in two people being hospitalised due to smoke inhalation Emergency services were quickly mobilised after the 1-1-2 emergency hotline received the alert and the fire was swiftly brought under control but quick action by hotel staff helped prevent the flames from spreading further Staff members immediately disconnected the electrical and gas supplies and kept the kitchen doors closed limiting the fire's impact and aiding firefighters in their efforts to extinguish it Firefighters extinguished the flames by adding oil to the deep fryer and broke a window to ventilate the area helping to contain the smoke and make extinguishing the fire easier including Emerlan and the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) Emerlan deployed a Rapid Intervention Vehicle (VIR) and a Basic Life Support (SVB) ambulance Three individuals were treated for smoke inhalation The operation also involved the Guardia Civil and the Local Police Once the temperature was stabilised and no further risks were detected the emergency services concluded their work HOTELS in Costa Teguise have been forced to temporarily close ahead of the Easter holiday weekend Resorts will be shutting down to deal with damage from the flood after the Spanish hotspot was hit by torrential rain on Saturday. Brits could also face disruption travelling to the island due to the strike at Gatwick Airport check-in staff and flight dispatchers for airlines Norwegian TAP and Air Peace will be stepping down causing huge disruptions at the airport Tui and Jet2holidays have issued statements about a "small number" of cancelled holidays to the Spanish destination The powerful storm triggered a widespread panic with cars swept away and a state of emergency imposed. It appears restaurants and bars are still feeling the brunt of the downpour Copy linkCopied15th Apr 2025, 09:43By Allan GlenWatch: wheelie bin floats down streetDramatic footage circulating on social media has revealed the extent of the damage after severe flooding One X user captured the moment a wheelie bin floated down a main street following the severe flooding on Lanzarote We’ll bring you some of the latest video footage from the island Copy linkCopied15th Apr 2025, 09:05By Allan GlenThe towns worst affected by the weatherThe city of Arrecife, on the island’s south east coast, was hit particularly hard by the extreme weather Guatiza and Nazaret were also badly affected Other areas of the island remained completely dry Copy linkCopied15th Apr 2025, 08:19By Allan GlenStorm on Lanzarote – UK government's updated travel adviceIf you’ve just started following us – are travelling to Lanzarote or already there – here is a quick recap to get you up to speed on the recent storms to hit the island: Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 18:00By Allan GlenLatest advice for UK travellersHere is a reminder of the UK foreign office's latest advice for anyone travelling to Lanzarote Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 17:00By Allan GlenWheelie wetOne X user captured the moment a wheelie bin floated down a main street following the severe flooding on Lanzarote Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 15:00By Allan GlenPower outages and mudThough some hotels experienced power outages and roads were affected by mud The UK Foreign Office has not advised against travel to the island but recommends monitoring local weather updates and following local authority advice Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 14:26By Allan GlenAnimals 'wet and scared' as shelter appeals for helpAn animal shelter on Lanzarote is appealing for help after the facility was flooded at the weekend The Sara Animal Shelter is asking locals to help with blankets Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 14:00By Allan GlenThe towns worst affected by the weatherThe city of Arrecife, on the island’s south east coast, was hit particularly hard by the extreme weather Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 13:30By Allan GlenCars stranded on flooded roadsDramatic footage circulating on social media has revealed the extent of the damage after a large surge of floodwater flowed rapidly under a bridge The Canaries are particularly vulnerable to floods when hit with intense rain as their dry climate and volcanic rock mean the ground does not absorb large volumes of water well Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 13:00By Allan GlenStorm on Lanzarote – what we know so farIf you’ve just started following us here is a quick recap to get you up to speed on the recent Lanzarote storms: Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 12:23By Allan GlenFlooded pools and submerged palm tressHere are some of the latest images to come out of Lanzarote as the clean-up on the island continues Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 11:47By Allan GlenMayor pays tribute to clean-up effortsThe mayor of Arrecife paid tribute to the collaboration and support among residents Their priorities are draining away the water and clearing up the town A storm broke out early Saturday afternoon unloading a deluge of rainfall onto the island The ground very quickly became waterlogged so the water could not soak away Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 10:56By Allan GlenTown asks for 'state of catastrophe'The town of Arrecife was particularly badly affected and confirmed on Sunday it will ask for a state of catastrophe to be declared which it said would be used to grant aid for damage to homes and premises Local officials have already put together a report listing nearly 100 flood-related incidents Many residents have lost belonging from their homes and had their vehicles damaged by water Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 10:37By Allan GlenIn case you missed it .. travel advice for BritsUpdated travel advice for Brits from the Foreign Office is as follows: “Services across the island are affected "Some hotels are currently without power Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 10:13By Allan GlenMud slide on LanzaroteThe clean up is continuing in Lanzarote with this post highlighting the problem in Arrecife a port city on the east coast of the island Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 09:06By Allan GlenWheelie wetThis post captures the moment a wheelie bin floated down a main street following the severe flooding on Lanzarote Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 08:52By Allan GlenCars stranded on flooded roadsDramatic footage circulating on social media has revealed the extent of the damage after a large surge of floodwater flowed rapidly under a bridge Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 08:48By Allan Glen'Great quantity of mud left behind'The head of Lanzarote's emergency services told local media some homes had been submerged Emergency services attended more than 150 incidents in Costa Teguise and in excess of 70 in Arrecife Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 08:19By Allan GlenStorm on Lanzarote – what we know so farIf you're just waking up to the news of the storm on Lanzarote here is a quick recap to get you up to speed: Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 08:08By Allan GlenYear's worth of rain in two hoursSome spots in Costa Teguise received more than a year's worth of rain in two hours Staggering footage emerged over the weekend of the island swamped by the violent flooding after a torrential two-hour dump of rain Homes and roads were overcome by the surging floodwater on Saturday afternoon prompting officials to declare a state of emergency Copy linkCopied14th Apr 2025, 07:43By Annabel BateHotels left without power across islandSome hotels in the holiday hotspot of Lanzarote have been left without power as electricity services across the island were devastatingly hit Updated travel advice from the Foreign Office said: "Services across the island are affected “If you are in Lanzarote or travelling to Lanzarote Copy linkCopied13th Apr 2025, 00:22By Sayan BoseEaster week marred by rainfall The easter week will see showers and lower temperatures in the early days more stable weather and a temperature rise can be expected starting Thursday Copy linkCopied13th Apr 2025, 22:30By Harvey GehUK government issued Lanzarote travel warningThe UK Foreign Office issued an urgent warning to Brit holidaymakers following the flash floods The government stepped in to caution anyone visiting the island and ordered tourists to "follow the advice of the local authorities" Read more about it. Copy linkCopied13th Apr 2025, 22:02By Harvey GehState of emergency in Lanzarote endsThe Canary Islands Government's Directorate of Security and Emergencies ended the flood emergency on Sunday The floods have caused at least 222 recorded incidents in Arrecife and Costa Teguise so far A 65-year-old male holidaymaker is in critical condition after being rescued from a swimming pool at a hotel in Costa Teguise according to reports from the Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) The incident occurred yesterday morning (Thursday) which is when CECOES received a 1-1-2 distress call reporting that the man had been pulled unconscious from the pool in a suspected state of cardiac arrest A lifeguard at the hotel immediately performed basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while waiting for emergency medical personnel to arrive paramedics confirmed that the man showed signs of drowning and required immediate resuscitation and continued with advanced manoeuvres successfully restoring the man’s pulse José Molina Orosa Hospital in Arrecife where he was admitted in critical condition for further treatment.  This incident serves as a reminder of the vital role of trained personnel and emergency services in responding to life-threatening situations The island of Lanzarote is entering a phase of recovery after a day of intense rainfall led to widespread flooding, prompting the Cabildo to register more than 300 weather-related incidents. The Emergency Consortium of Lanzarote has announced that the situation is expected to be “under control” later today, following a rapid emergency response involving over 150 personnel. According to Enrique Espinosa, manager of the Emergency Consortium, more than 70 litres of rain per square metre fell in just two hours, mainly affecting the municipalities of Teguise and Arrecife. As a result, numerous garages and homes were flooded, roads were closed, and essential services, including electricity in Costa Teguise, were disrupted. Although the heaviest rainfall has now subsided and emergency calls have slowed, response teams continue to prioritise critical tasks, such as reopening roads and restoring power. Pumps are still needed to drain remaining water, especially from underground spaces such as car parks and basements. Earlier in the day, the Government of the Canary Islands officially declared a state of emergency on the island under the Special Civil Protection Plan for Flood Risk (PEINCA), following severe localised rainfall. Municipal and island-wide emergency teams were swiftly deployed in coordination with the Canary Islands Emergency and Security Coordination Centre (CECOES 112) to manage the rapidly evolving situation. Residents were strongly advised not to drive or park in ravines or near flood-prone areas due to the risk of flash flooding. The public has also been urged to avoid travelling on flooded roads and to ensure mobile phones are charged in case of emergency. For general information, citizens have been directed to call 012. Despite the progress being made, authorities have stressed that recovery will take time and are calling on residents to remain cautious. The Cabildo of Lanzarote has reiterated that both Lanzarote and La Graciosa will remain under a pre-alert for rainfall, with the potential for more intense showers later in the day. The Emergency Consortium has appealed for calm and cooperation, urging the public to follow official guidance while clean-up and repair efforts continue across the island. Before going abroad, Britons should check the travel advice for their chosen destination Britons have been given fresh travel guidance following flooding in Lanzarote over the weekend This flooding led to a state of emergency being declared in the popular Canary Islands holiday spot and misery for tourists as some hotels lost all power The state of emergency has now been lifted meaning good news for Britons planning a late Easter getaway to the destination Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) does not advise against travel to Lanzarote it says any visitors should "follow the advice of local authorities and monitor local weather updates" Flooding in Lanzarote over the weekend prompted a state of emergency Tourists were told: "Heavy rainfall and flooding in Lanzarote occurred over the weekend The Government of the Canary Islands declared a state of emergency in Lanzarote after intense rainfall triggered widespread flooding across the island on Saturday This was the first activation of the island-wide emergency under the Special Civil Protection and Emergency Response Plan for Flood Risk in Lanzarote emergency services recorded approximately 150 weather-related incidents The worst affected municipalities included Arrecife No injuries were reported by Spanish authorities although the adverse weather conditions did spell chaos affecting holidaymakers on Easter vacations Several key roads were closed due to the flooding including the route between Arrecife and Órzola near Tahíche Access to Costa Teguise from the north was also cut off as conditions became impassable Most calls to emergency services involved flooding in homes and garages Emergency resources from both municipal and island levels were mobilised in response to the crisis Spain is recognised as the most popular holiday destination among British tourists While the FCDO does not advise against travel to Lanzarote it's important to consult the FCDO's up-to-date guidance on warnings and insurance Britons should always check the travel advice for their chosen destination before going abroad to ensure a safe In a recent update, holidaymakers in a second European destination were warned of closures and delays at road borders Further afield, Britons will soon need to complete a document or risk being denied entry to a "must-visit" destination Rita Hernández is a well-known face in Teguise politics and business occupying council positions under three separate parties we spoke to her just four days after April’s floods caused chaos in Costa Teguise do you have any idea of the damage that the floods have caused What we do know is that three hotels have had to close temporarily – the Salinas Are there plans to protect against the same thing happening in future We currently have three experts preparing a report on exactly what happened and what can possibly be done to avoid it but I’m not sure we could ever prepare for an event like that The barrancos worked well – they always have done – but that much rain in two hours was just too much for them Moving onto the recent announcement about investment in beaches We’ll be spending 635,000 Euros on several beaches in the municipality €335,000 of that will go towards material such as lifesavers towers and the main beaches that will benefit will be Las Cucharas and El Jablillo in Costa Teguise as well as Famara and beaches on La Graciosa We also plan to renovate the public conveniences in Costa Teguise We’re aware of the complaints that tourists have made about these facilities and we hope to have a contract in place to operate them by mid-summer wooden catwalks will be installed at Las Cucharas and Playa Bastián to improve access we’re providing some shaded areas at Las Cucharas and the ten showers on the beaches of the resort will be replaced by foot washes to save water and we want to have the best services that a resort can have I believe Costa Teguise is one of the bestplanned resorts in the Canaries but in recent years it’s been neglected and it will take a huge investment to get everything up to date there’s been action to get rid of two of the abandoned hotels and plans to convert the others into hotels The gardens in the resort have also been neglected but we’ve worked on 600 of the 7,000 palm trees mainly in popular tourist zones such as Las Cucharas and Jablillo What is your opinion on the protests that took place against mass tourism last year The problems they were complaining about haven’t gone away I think it’s important to be aware of what we have in Costa Teguise We need to assess our tourism and make sure it’s ordered and organised we can’t allow places such as garages and terraces to become holiday rental accommodation but when people say there are too many tourists I always think of those families that have saved hard for years to come to Lanzarote Tourism has given so much to Lanzarote – we just have to organise it People are living in mobile homes or squatting in abandoned hotels in Costa Teguise There are many properties that are simply left unused because owners are frightened to let them to residential tenants The tenant has more rights than the landlord under the current law We’re currently preparing to apply for €15 million from EU Next Generation funds This is the first time such a request has been made for Teguise alone and if approved it will mean that we can make important investments in 23 areas of Costa Teguise To continue reading this article you must log in If you've never set a password you may need to register for free here and get unlimited access TTG Media Limited.Place of registration: England and Wales.Company number 08723341.Registered address: 2-6 Boundary Row The Three Kings have already arrived on Lanzarote and are doing the rounds The biggest parade will take place in Arrecife this evening a parade will take place this morning in Puerto del Carmen’s old town while the Kings will swiftly pass through Costa Teguise at 12.35 Playa Blanca will host a full parade at 6 pm this evening is a national holiday in Spain and many shops and public buildings will be closed 11.30am: The Kings will arrive by boat at Puerto del Carmen’s harbour before parading from C/Teide to C/ Los Afrechos 6pm: Parade in Tías from roundabout at C/Perez Galdos/ Avenidad Central to Calle Libertad followed by letter collection at the football ground from Galeria de Yaiza to Plaza de los Remedios from roundabout near bus station to Plaza de Nuestra Señora de Carmen 5.30pm: Parade starts at football ground and ends at plaza de San Roque 6pm: The largest parade on the island will depart from Puerto Naos and head to the Parque Islas Canarias The Grand Teguise Playa hotel in Costa Teguise has changed owners The society that owns the emblematic hotel that overlooks Playa Jablillo was owned by CaixaBank (60%) and the real estate company Metrópolis (40%).  However earlier this week the society was purchased by Alexandré hotels which also owns three hotels in the Playa de las Americas resort of Tenerife and two in Barcelona The 300-room Grand Teguise Playa is a four-star hotel that was built in 1987.  This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.