At the request of the Yaiza City Council, the Lanzarote Cabildo approved the withdrawal of the declaration of special tourist zone hours, in force since 2014, which in practice restores the opening and closing hours of leisure establishments specified in the Decree approving the regulations for classified activities and public shows.
The Consistory indicates that it intends to "promote citizen tranquility and improve the environment of coexistence" by adopting several measures, including the commissioning of a detailed study on noise measurements in leisure areas of Playa Blanca "in order to exercise greater control over emissions".
The Official Gazette of the Province of this Monday, August 26, published the announcement of the Island Council on the withdrawal of said declaration, stating that there were no allegations during the public exposure period and that therefore the agreement is final.
Opening and closing hours according to activity
Regarding musical activities, the reference decree establishes that café theater and café concert establishments and tourist restaurant establishments that carry out musical activity and karaoke can open at 6:00 p.m. and close at 3:30 a.m., while concert halls may do so from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Regarding the opening hours of discos, dance halls and party rooms with shows, it will be from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., while youth discos may open from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and party rooms with shows and concerts for children and youth may do so from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Likewise, for restaurant activities, it determines that tourist establishments dedicated to these can open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 2:00 a.m., while banquet halls are authorized to open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 4:00 a.m. Regarding gaming and betting activities, recreational arcades may open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.; bingo halls from 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., except for the area intended for recreational machines, whose opening hours will be at 9:00 a.m.; gambling casinos from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.; and external betting shops from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Finally, cinematographic, theatrical, auditory, musical and circus shows, as well as any other classified show activity, are authorized to be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Citizen collaboration and sanctions
The Yaiza City Council requests citizen collaboration, "not only to avoid financial penalties of up to 15,000 euros or the temporary suspension of activity, but also for respect for the rest of residents and visitors".
