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Arrecife is the capital of Lanzarote, one of the main Canary Islands.

Arrecife airport is the gateway for the popular resorts of Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca.

Arrecife and indeed all of Lazorote have ideal, all year round, holiday weather with temperatures 20°C plus and very little rain.

The popular resorts have good beaches and lots of different entertainment to keep you occupied on your holiday.

Arrecife along with the other Lanzorote resorts are very popular holiday destinations with competitively priced direct cheap flights to Arrecife airport and many cheap package holidays and short breaks, to Arrecife, available all year round.

Region - Lanzorote.
Country - Canary Islands, Spain.
Capital City - Madrid (Mainland), Arrecife (Lanzarote).
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted.
Time Difference - GMT.
Flight Time UK - About 4 hours.
Arrecife Airport - ACE.
Distance from Arrecife Airport - 3 miles from Arrecife.
Taxi Fare from Arrecife Airport - About €8-€10 (£5.52-£6.90).

Driving in Canary Islands, Spain - In Arreceife you drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required.
Electricity in Canary Islands, Spain - In Arrecife it is 220v, adapter required.
Canary Islands, Spain International Dialing Code - 00 34 928.
Arrecife Public Phones - In Arreceife International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards .
Arrecife Mobile Phones - Arreceife has all major networks.

Canary Islands, Spain Emergency Numbers - In Arrecife telephone 091 Police, 080 Fire, 061 Ambulance.
Arrecife Health Risks - None.
Arrecife Safety & Security - None.

Shop Opening Times in Arrecife - Arrecife banks open 09.00-13.30 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat. Arrecife shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Most shops are shut in Arrecife on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Some Arrecife shops are open all day in the popular tourist areas.

Public Holidays in Arrecife - 2005 - Jan 1, 6, March 25, May 1, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

Arrecife Accommodation - Arrecife accommodation is registered and inspected by regional authorities. Arrecife hotels are classified from one to five-star. Arrecife hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other Arrecife accommodation includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies and villas.

Eating Out in Arrecife - In Arrecife most tastes are catered for with Chinese, Indian and International restaurants all vying for business with the fast-food outlets. Quality as you might expect varies, although standards are generally good. .

Food in Canary Islands, Spain - Seafood forms a major part of the cuisine of Arrecife and all of the Canary Islands along with number of local dishes. These include 'Gofio amasdo' (a bread substitute) and 'Papas Arrugadas' (wrinkled potatoes). In the major tourist resorts many restaurants serve 'International' dishes, fast food is generally available along with 'British Pubs'!.

Tipping in Arrecife - In Arrecife a service charge is included in all menu prices. Leave small change if happy with service and small change in bars and cafes.

Arrecife Standard of Living - Bottle of beer (330ml) - €1, mineral water (1L) - €0.90 and three course meal with drinks - €12.

What to do in Arrecife - If you want to catch a more modern and metropolitan side of Lanzarote then visit Arrecife, the islands capital. Here you will find a lively port city, shaped both by its seafaring past and its current, rapid regeneration. .

Where to Visit in Arrecife - Arrecife is well situated to explore the many tourist attractions in the North of Lanzarote, such as one of the longest volcanic tunnels in the world, the Cueva de los Verdes has been protecting locals for hundreds of years and, more recently, delighting visitors since it was opened to the public in 1964. Also Lanzarote’s famous Cactus Garden (Jardín de Cactus), based toward the north of the island in Guatiza, is one of the islands hottest attractions all year round. .

Local Festivals in Arrecife - Arrecife Festivals 5th January Every year on the fifth of January there is a parade with 3 Camel Riders giving sweets and gifts to Children. Carnival (Dates Change) The Carnival will take place this year 2007. The exact dates of Parades etc will depend on the location (different Towns/Villages have their processions on different days). 24th May Fiesta in Montana Blanca 7th June Ascention Day 13th June Fiesta in Guime 24th June Fiesta in Haria 29th June Fiesta in Maguez 7th July Fiesta in Femes 16th July Fiesta in Teguise, Puerto del Carmen, Tias, Famara and Yaiza. 25th July Fiesta in Tahiche. 24th August Fiesta in San Bartolome 25th August Fiesta in Arrecife 30th August Fiesta in Haria 8th September Fiesta in Yaiza 9th September Fiesta in Tiagua 14th September Fiesta in Guatiza 15th September Fiesta in Mancha Blanca 30th November Fiesta in Tao 4th December Fiesta in Maguez 24th December Fiesta in Teguise.

Arrecife Climate - Arrecife and all of Lanzorote have fantastic year round holiday weather. The maximun average temerature only varies by 8°C between summer and winter. The island also has very little rain.

Arrecife Position - Lat: 28 57N Long: 013 36W, Elevation 40.

Tourist Information on Arrecife
For further tourist information Arrecife and Lanzarote go to www.vista-lanzarote.com

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