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.
However, tourists should remain vigilant. While the Foreign, 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
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Tourists were told: "Heavy rainfall and flooding in Lanzarote occurred over the weekend. Journeys may be affected."
The Government of the Canary Islands declared a state of emergency in Lanzarote after intense rainfall triggered widespread flooding across the island on Saturday, April 12.
This was the first activation of the island-wide emergency under the Special Civil Protection and Emergency Response Plan for Flood Risk in Lanzarote.
Between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday, emergency services recorded approximately 150 weather-related incidents.
The worst affected municipalities included Arrecife, Teguise and San Bartolomé.
No injuries were reported by Spanish authorities, although the adverse weather conditions did spell chaos.
Some hotels experienced power outages, 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, along with road disruptions caused by water accumulation.
Emergency resources from both municipal and island levels were mobilised in response to the crisis, coordinated through CECOES 112, the Canary Islands Emergency and Security Coordination Centre.
Spain is recognised as the most popular holiday destination among British tourists, famed for its affordability, proximity, sun, sea and sand.
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While the FCDO does not advise against travel to Lanzarote, tourists should remain vigilant this week
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But before visiting the beloved spot, it's important to consult the FCDO's up-to-date guidance on warnings and insurance, entry requirements, safety and security, health and getting help in Spain.
Britons should always check the travel advice for their chosen destination before going abroad to ensure a safe, well-informed trip.
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.
