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Patronato de Turismo de Lanzarote: 928.811.762 Fax 928.800.080.
Aeropuerto: 928.820.704 Fax 928.820.704.
Costa Teguise: 928.827.130 Fax 928.87292.
Puerto los Mármoles: 928.801.326.
Fax 928.801.326.
Playa Blanca: 928.519.018 Fax 928.517.794.
Puerto del Carmen: 928.515.337 Fax 928.515.337.
Lanzarote has only one airport (Guacimeta) which lies between Arrecife (capital) and the popular tourist resort of Puerto del Carmen. Phone: +34 928 846 001.
In tourist information centres on the island (known as Patronato de Turismo and Oficinas de turismo).
Arrecife 35500.
Haría 35520.
San Bartolomé 35550.
Teguise 35530.
Tinajo 35560.
Tías 35572.
Yaiza 35570.
Playa Guacimeta.
Playa de las salinas de Matagorda u Hoyas Hondas.
Caleta Larga o Caletón de San Marcial, Puerto Muelas y Caleta del Congrio (al este de la punta de Papagayo).
Playa Mujeres o de las Coloradas (al oeste de la punta de Papagayo).
Playa de Janubio.
Playa Quemada.
Playa de Famara.
Charco del Palo (Mala).
Playa de la Concha (fuera del núcleo de Arrecife).
Playa Honda (al lado del aeropuerto).
Playa de Matagorda (reúne buenas condiciones para practicar el windsurf).
Playa de Los Pocillos (reúne buenas condiciones para practicar el windsurf).
Playa Grande (aquí se creó la primera zona turística en Puerto del Carmen).
Playas de la zona virgen de Papagayo.
Playa Famara (es la más extensa de Lanzarote) Bañarse en ella resulta peligroso.
Caletón Blanco (en la zona de Malpaís de la Corona).
Playa de La Garita (en Arrieta).
... y muchas más.
Playa del Reducto (Arrecife).
Playa Grande (Puerto del Carmen).
Playa de Los Pocillos (Puerto del Carmen).
Playa de las Cucharas (Costa Teguise).
Playa Bastián (Costa Teguise).
In the Timanfaya National Park.
Parque acuático en Costa Teguise.
Parque temático en Puerto del Carmen.
Teguise Market: every Sunday from about 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Haría Market: every Saturday from about 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..
Costa Teguise Market: every Friday evening from 6 p.m. till late at the Pueblo Marinero.
Playa Blanca Market: every Saturday.
Local currency is the Euro (€ or EUR). Euro coins have denominations 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and 1 and 2 euros; notes range from 5 to 500 euros.
Currency can be changed in the Travel 2000 office in the airport, on the second floor of the departure area. (Tel. 928 846 336).
The Romería of the Virgin of Los Dolores, or our Lady of the Volcanoes, takes place on September 15th in Mancha Blanca, in the municipality of Tinajo.
The Ironman triathlon takes place on the island every year in May and consists of 3.8 Km swim, 180 Km bike and 42 Km run. It is the island’s biggest sporting events and it attracts the world’s greatest triathlets.
Windsurf Paradise Lanzarote (Costa Teguise)
Windsurfing Club Nathalie Simon (Costa Teguise)
The Zonzamas Free Flight Club Tel. 629 16 11 43
Distancia en Km. y horas de vuelo de la Isla respecto a:
África: La distancia de Lanzarote con la costa Norte de África es de unos 100,60 Km. (140 Km. entre la isla y el Cabo Juby) aproximadamente.
Península: Canarias se encuentra a unos 1.000 Km. de la costa peninsular más cercana.
Otras Islas: Las distancias entre las islas no superan los 57 Km. de media. La mayor distancia entre islas contiguas es de 85 Km., separación entre el sur de Fuerteventura y el este de Gran Canaria. A poco más de 400 Km. al norte están las Madeira y al sur, a unos 1.300 Km. se encuentra el archipiélago de Cabo Verde.
Longitud y latitud: Lanzarote se localiza entre los 29º15' y los 28º50' de latitud Norte, y los 13º25' y 14º57' de longitud Oeste (con una superficie de 845,9 / 862 kilómetros cuadrados).
Lugar al que pertenece: Lanzarote es la más oriental de las islas Canarias, que forman parte del territorio español y están situadas en el océano Atlántico, cerca de la costa Africana.
Horas de Sol: enero 8,0 – febrero y marzo 9,0 –abril, mayo, junio, julio y agosto 9,5 – septiembre y octubre 9,0 y diciembre 7,7 (Media Anual 8,9 horas).
The waters of the Atlantic Ocean are rather cold because of the cold currents of the Canaries, therefore temperatures rarely rise by much and in winter they are mild. They vary between 22°C in summer and 19°C in winter.
In general, the islands enjoy moderate temperatures year round, with rain concentrated in the more mountainous northern slopes of the island. The variety of altitudes within such a small space gives rise to numerous microclimates on the islands.
Geographically, the Canaries are affected by two barometrical areas: the influence of the easterly winds coming from the high pressure area of the Azores and the permanent warm flow that the dominant winds carry from the neighbouring Sahara Desert. Both influences have kept a permanent balance to give us this marvellous and unique climate, without too much variation and an average of 21°C.
Very small dust particles in the atmosphere that are sufficiently numerous to give the air an opaque look. They contribute to the colour of the air at dawn and dusk.
You can go to the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) in the area in which the birth took place.
No.
The minimum age to obtain a driving licence is as follows:
16 for the class A1 licence
18 for the licence to drive classes A, B, B+E, C1, C1 + E, C and C + E
21 for the licence to drive classes D1 D1 + E, D and D +E
No. You need to present the original.
The Canaries is no longer duty free, however it still enjoys a special economic status within the European Union. Tobacco, alcohol and perfumes are the most notable products.
The Spanish in general love to party and Lanzarote is no exception! Puerto del Carmen is the best place for late-night bars, music and dancing. Costa Teguise has also a few bars and discos that stay open late.
There are several gay clubs on the island, mainly in Puerto del Carmen: Free, Black & White and Boyz Central are located in the Shopping Centre Atlantico; Music Hall Tavern in the shopping centre La Peñita and Lady Muck´s is situated in the old village. If you are looking for something local, El 59 is located in Arrecife, C/ José Antonio.
Voltage is 220, using two-pin sockets. UK appliances need an adaptor.
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