The Assembly for the Right to Housing in Lanzarote hailed the citizen mobilisation on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, in Arrecife as a resounding success. According to the organising groups, around 7,000 people from various generations marched to demand access to decent housing and fair working conditions that reflect the island’s cost of living.
The demonstration was led by engaged youths, students, and community members. Older participants stepped back to highlight the challenges faced by younger generations concerning housing and their future on the island.
Under the motto “Housing is a right, not a business,” the march began on Calle Real, moved along the seafront, and concluded at the Cine Atlántida, where a final manifesto was read. This document underscored the struggles of working individuals who, despite having jobs, cannot afford current rental prices, as well as the plight of families living in single rooms.
Key demands from the manifesto included:
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Stressed Areas: A call for local councils to effectively declare residential market tension zones.
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Island Investment: A request for the Cabildo of Lanzarote to allocate more budget and public resources to housing policies.
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Wages and Cost of Living: An appeal to address the imbalance between wages and rising housing costs on the island.
In the lead-up to the mobilisation, the Assembly dedicated time to raise awareness about the strike, coordinating informational pickets to explain the reasons behind the protest. They expressed gratitude to numerous social organisations and grassroots unions, including Lanzarote Tiene un Límite, and welcomed individual residents to share their circumstances and suggestions during open assembly meetings.
