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Canary Islands

Fuerteventura
   Puerto Del Rosario
      Calete De Fuste
      Corralejo
      Costa Calma
      Costa De Antiqua
      Jandia
      Pajara

Gran Canaria
   Las Palmas
      Arquinequin
      Bahia Feliz
      Maspalomas
      Mogan
      Playa Del Aquila
      Playa Del Cura
      Playa Del Ingles
      Playa Taurito
      Puerto Rico
      San Augustine
      Sonnenland

Lanzarote
   Arrecife
      Costa Calero
      Costa Tequise
      Matagorda
      Playa Blanca
      Playa De Los Pocillos
      Puerto Del Carmen
      San Bartolome

Tenerife
   Costa Adeje
   Golf Del Sur
   Los Cristianos
   Los Gigantes
   Playa De Las Americas
   Puerto De La Cruz
   Puerto De Santiago
   Santa Ursula

A Travellers Guide and Tourist Information for Costa Calero - Canary Islands, Spain


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Costa Calero is a lovely Marina located just south of Puerto del Carmen. The Marina, which opened in 1989, has 420 berths and excellent modern yachting facilities. As well as the many excursions and marine activities that can be enjoyed here, there are also many wonderful Restaurants where you can enjoy the special atmosphere and wonderful boats.

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.
Costa Calero Airport - ACE.
Distance from Costa Calero Airport - 6 Miles from Arrecife.
Taxi Fare from Costa Calero Airport - £14 One Way, £28 Return.

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

Canary Islands, Spain Emergency Numbers - In Costa Calero telephone 091 Police, 080 Fire, 061 Ambulance.
Costa Calero Health Risks - None.

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

Public Holidays in Costa Calero - Costa Calero public holidays 2007 - Jan 1, 6, March 25, May 1, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

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

Eating Out in Costa Calero - Costa Calero is not short on places to eat, whether it is a coffee and pastry or a good quality evening meal that you are looking for. .

Food in Canary Islands, Spain - Seafood forms a major part of the cuisine of Costa Calero 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 Costa Calero - In Costa Calero a service charge is included in all menu prices. Leave small change if happy with service and small change in bars and cafes.

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

What to do in Costa Calero - If you want to do more than just sit, Costa Calero is the base for a number of water based activites, such as the Catlanza catamaran trips, Submarine excursions and a variety of sport-fishing boats which allow you to try your skill at landing Marlin and Blue-fin Tuna in some of the best and most productive waters you can find. If you prefer being in — rather than on — the water there are a couple of dive schools operating out of the Marina who offer instruction and guided dives from beginner through to advanced levels. .

Where to Visit in Costa Calero - Costa Calero 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 Costa Calero - Costa Calero 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.

Costa Calero Climate - Costa Calero 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.

Record Max °C
28 29 33 33 37 35 42 44 41 36 34 28
Average Max °C
21 21 23 23 24 26 28 29 28 26 24 21
Average Min °C
14 14 15 15 16 18 20 21 20 19 17 15
Record Min °C
8 9 8 10 12 12 15 17 16 12 11 9
Month
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sun Hours / Day
7 8 8 8 9 11 10 11 8 7 6 7
Days Rain
5 3 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 5
Rainfall mm
13 18 15 4 1 0 0 0 8 7 13 20

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

Disclaimer
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