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  • Lanzarote Airport update

    Lanzarote Airport update

    Thanks to Canarian Weekly

    As of Jan 2026

    Long queues and extended waiting times at passport controls in Canary Islands airports, including Lanzarote, are being described as a serious threat to the islands’ tourist image, according to the hotel industry. The new EES requirements began being rolled out on October 12, 2025, and have been causing issues at some EU airports.

    If you are a UK passport holder, check the entry requirements for Spain including the Canary islands here.

    Read the full article here.

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  • Find out all about EES and Lanzarote passport control here

    Find out all about EES and Lanzarote passport control here

    Here are the sites I have found that give detailed, thorough and accurate information regarding EES and potential delays at Lanzarote airport arrivals, or any other airports in the EU’s Schengen area.

    EU official site – information about EES and all related queries

    TravelonWorld – more general information about EES and 90/180 day rule

    Lanzarote Retreats – detailed information about what to expect and why

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    Note – if you are one of the following, EES does not apply:

    • EU passport/ID card holder
    • Residents in Spain with a valid TIE or an expired TIE with regreso or proof of a booked appointment
    • Children under 12
    • Those on a long-term visa in Spain (your passport and visa must be valid.)

    EES might apply if you are

    • A UK citizen with an old green certificate – you should update this to a TIE as soon as possible
    • A family member of an EU citizen, travelling with your EU family member or spouse. Be prepared to show proof of your relationship.

    Had a flight delay? You are covered by EU law and may be entitled to compensation, even if travelling to/from the UK. Find out more here.

  • Lanzarote Holidays 2026

    Lanzarote Holidays 2026

    Please note that when a holiday falls on a Sunday, it is often “moved” to the following Monday. Here are all the Lanzarote holidays for 2026:

    DateHolidayType
    January 1 (Thu)New Year’s Day (Año Nuevo)National
    January 6 (Tue)Epiphany / Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes)National
    February 17 (Tue)Carnival Tuesday (Martes de Carnaval)Local/Regional
    April 2 (Thu)Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo)Regional
    April 3 (Fri)Good Friday (Viernes Santo)National
    May 1 (Fri)Labour Day (Fiesta del Trabajo)National
    May 30 (Sat)Canary Islands Day (Día de Canarias)Regional
    August 15 (Sat)Assumption of Mary (Asunción de la Virgen)National
    September 15 (Tue)Our Lady of the Volcanoes (Patrona de Lanzarote)Island Holiday
    October 12 (Mon)Spanish National Day (Fiesta Nacional)National
    November 2 (Mon)All Saints’ Day (Observed)National (Moved)
    December 7 (Mon)Constitution Day (Observed)National (Moved)
    December 8 (Tue)Immaculate ConceptionNational
    December 25 (Fri)Christmas Day (Natividad del Señor)National

    Local Municipal Holidays

    Each municipality in Lanzarote also selects two local holidays. These are usually centered around the town’s patron saint.

    • Arrecife: August 25 (San Ginés).
    • Teguise: July 16 (Virgen del Carmen) and August 5 (Nuestra Señora de las Nieves).
    • Haría: June 24 (San Juan Bautista).
    • San Bartolomé: August 24 (San Bartolomé).
    • Tías including Matagorda and Puerto del Carmen: February 2 (Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria).
    • Tinajo: June 24 (San Juan Bautista) and August 16 (San Roque).
    • Yaiza: July 7 (San Marcial del Rubicón) and September 8 (Nuestra Señora de los Remedios).

    Key Travel Tips for 2026:

    • Long Weekends (Puentes): Because many holidays fall on Tuesdays or Thursdays (like Epiphany and the December holidays), many locals will take a “bridge” day off to create a 3 or 4-day weekend.
    • Closures: On these dates, most banks, government offices, post offices and some local shops will be closed, though tourist-heavy areas like Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca will often keep shops and restaurants open. Hotels will operate as normal.
  • Got family visiting you? Check Lanzarote arrivals here.

    Got family visiting you? Check Lanzarote arrivals here.

    Check real-time flight arrivals at Arrecife airport here

    https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airports/ace/arrivals

    Flight delayed by 3 hours or more? Try AirHelp to help you get the compensation you may be entitled to.

  • Government extends Free Public Transport in the Canaries throughout 2026

    Government extends Free Public Transport in the Canaries throughout 2026

    Read more here: https://bit.ly/4raJfSe : Government extends Free Public Transport in the Canaries throughout 2026

    Article summary – free public transport for residents is to remain for residents of the Canary Islands, Spain.

    To apply for your card in Lanzarote, you can go to the main bus station in Arrecife – not the Intercambiador. You will need the correct paperwork including passport or ID card, padron, and for non-EU citizens, your TIE card. The office may only be open at certain times, so check beforehand and as always, take photocopies of documents with you.

    For more information on how to get your paperwork as an EU citizen in Lanzarote, book a session with me today.