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The Lanzarote Tourist Guide – Lanzarote Guidebook

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Tourist guide – Viva Lanzarote

Welcome to Lanzarote! An island so fascinating that its unique landscape offers endless opportunities for exploration, yet small enough to find everything within easy reach. You’re surrounded by more than 300 volcanoes and the Atlantic ocean. It laps gently at the golden sands of tourist-friendly beaches, whilst elsewhere it batters with more force, creating wild black sand beaches. It is an island touched by the majesty of nature and the magic of César Manrique through his Centres of Art, Culture and Tourism. There are restaurants, hotels, promenades and a vast range of leisure activities, plus more than a dozen wonderful places to see and experience.

Must-sees

Art, Culture and Tourism Centres

César Manrique’s unique artistic vision is stamped on his native island in a perfect example of art working in harmony with nature. With the support of Island Council’s (Cabildo) visionary commitment, the 1970s and 80s saw the creation of Manrique’s renowned network of tourist centres.

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Other places of interest

Marinas

Lanzarote has three marinas as well as small docks for sports craft at Puerto Naos (Arrecife), Puerto del Carmen, Puerto Limones (Playa Blanca) and Caleta de Sebo (La Graciosa).

Puerto Calero (Yaiza. Near Puerto del Carmen)
Marina Rubicón (Playa Blanca)
Marina Lanzarote (Arrecife)

Leisure facilities

Water parks: Aquapark Costa Teguise and Aqualava Waterpark in Playa Blanca.

Karting tracks: San Bartolomé and Puerto del Carmen.

Golf courses: Costa Teguise Golf and Lanzarote Golf (Puerto del Carmen). Also in Puerto del Carmen: Gran Casino Lanzarote and Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park theme park.

There are scuba diving centres in all the tourist resorts.

Camel rides: Timanfaya and Lanzarote on horseback; Paragliding and hang gliding, canoeing, paddle surfing. Hiking routes and guided excursions, segway and buggies.

Also: yacht rental, with or without skipper, jet skis, kayaks, bicycles, quads, motorbikes. Surfing courses and rental of windsurfing and kite surfing boards and equipment and Wingfoil (Famara), diving centres, scuba diving (Puerto Calero), and Aquarium Lanzarote (Costa Teguise).

Museums

César Manrique Foundation FCM
Museum space dedicated to the work of César Manrique based in his Taro de Tahíche volcano house, which was built into the lava flow in an example of one of his artistic adaptions that seamlessly integrates architecture with nature. Casa del Palmeral, his house in his home town of Haría, is also open to the public.

El Grifo Wine Museum
A journey back in time to 1775. The museum invites visitors to see its original covered wine press, cooperage workshop and the winery itself with barrels, racking pumps, stills etc. The museum displays pieces from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Lanzarote’s Aeronautical Museume
Located in the original passenger terminal, the museum harks back to early tourism in Lanzarote at the beginning of the 1940s. It displays photographs, memorabilia related to air travel and tourism back in the day and art pieces.

Tanit Ethnographic Museum
Housed in a traditional 18th-century home and old winery, the Tanit Museum preserves and promotes Lanzarote’s cultural and ethnographic heritage. It’s been recognised as a Centre of Cultural and Tourist Interest for its fascinating exhibits about the history of the people of Lanzarote which can be seen through their customs, clothing, folklore, idols, work utensils, tools and daily life.

Timple Museum – Palacio Spínola
Built between 1730 and 1780, it stands as an example of the island’s stately architecture. It’s been refurbished several times, more recently in 2011 when the Timple Museum dedicated to this traditional stringed instrument was added.

Piracy Museum
Perched on top of Guanapay volcano, the 15th-century Santa Bárbara fortress is now home to the Piracy Museum, which displays details of the many pirate attacks on the island. It was built on the orders of Lanzarote’s lord, Agustín de Herrera y Rojas. In its time, it has served as a watchtower, refuge, dungeon, military dovecote and emigration museum which captured the horrors of another period of extreme hardship in Lanzarote’s history

José Saramago’s House Museum
Adopted son of the island since 1997, Portuguese Nobel Prize winner, José Saramago, died in 2010. Shortly afterwards, this museum was opened in his honour, dedicated to his life and relationship with Lanzarote, his home. He famously once said, ‘I am not of Lanzarote, but it is my land.’

History of Arrecife Museum
El Castillo San Gabriel castle, flanked by two enormous canons, is now home to a museum dedicated to relating the history of the capital over the years. It can be reached via two cobbled pathways, one of them with the iconic Puente de las Bolas drawbridge. A visit to this museum is like stepping back in time.

Timanfaya Visitors’ Centre
This Visitors Centre is set amid the volcanic lava flows and provides all
the information you could possibly need to get the most out of your visit to Timanfaya National Park. It details the ins and outs of recent volcanic activity and provides the opportunity to find out the terrible reality of what it sounds and feels like to be in the midst of a volcanic eruption, tremours and all.

Wine route

The main, but not the only region dedicated to wine production on the island is in La Geria. Most of the major wineries can be found along the road that runs through the region. Many have restaurants where you can sample the wines and a shop to buy them.

La Florida
Los Bermejos
Vega de Yuco
El Grifo
Stratvs
La Geria
Rubicón
El Chupadero
Vulcano

Shopping centres

Biosfera Plaza (Puerto del Carmen)
Deiland (Playa Honda)
Argana Centro (Arrecife)
Rubicón Shop & Fun (Playa Blanca. Marina Rubicón)
Open Mall (Arrecife. Opening soon)

Markets

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Art galleries

La Casa Amarilla (Arrecife)
El Almacén Centre of Cultural Innovation (Arrecife)
Casa de la Cultura Agustín de la Hoz (Arrecife)
Santo Domingo Convent Art Gallery (Teguise)
Ermita San Antonio Art Gallery (Tías)
Casa de Arte Italiana (Italian Art) (Haría)

Tourist offices

Puerto del Carmen (Avda. de las Playas) 928510542
Puerto del Carmen (El Fondeadero. Pueblo) 928513351
Costa Teguise (Pueblo Marinero) 928592542
Teguise (Plz. de la Constitución) 928845398
Playa Blanca (C/ Jaime Quesada ‘El Maestro, nº3. Entrada al pueblo) 928518150
Airport (Arrivals terminal)928820704
Arrecife (Bus terminal) 928155999

Lanzarote Village Inn (Lanzarote, Canary Islands (Spain))

Lanzarote, the fourth largest island of the Canary Islands, located off the coast of Africa, surprises and attracts with its unusual landscape and color contrasts. Between 1730 and 1736, Lanzarote was rocked by a six-year-long volcanic eruption that irreversibly changed both the island and the everyday life of its inhabitants. A large amount of fertile land and settlements were buried under an abundant layer of lava, part of the territory was covered with a thick layer of dust. nine0003

The powerful force of nature has thus created an amazing view and incredible contrasts that delight everyone who comes to Lanzarote. In some places on the island, it may seem as if you are on the moon: craters and caves of volcanic origin rise here. There are many unusual black rocks that rinse the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean. But here, a few kilometers away, there are also long white sandy beaches, some of which are marked with the Blue Flag. They are ready to receive tourists all year round. Along the coast, the cities and towns are rich in heritage from the time when, due to volcanoes, the life of the island belonging to Spain was not different. Restaurants, cafes, hotels and shops are located in these towns in the shade of palm trees, and life is seething. nine0003

Lanzarote is a small island. The length of the island from south to north is 60 km, from the western to eastern coasts a little more than 20 km. The coastline is about 213 km, most of it is covered with rocks. The climate of Lanzarote is similar to that of North Africa. Warmth and sun pamper the island all year round. In January and February, the air temperature during the day reaches an average of 22 degrees, at night it drops to 14 degrees. From June to August, the thermometer rises to an average of 29 degrees, and sometimes almost up to 40 degrees. The water temperature ranges from 17 to 24 degrees. The sun shines on the island 300 days a year, and rain is a rare guest, most often appearing only in November – March. nine0003

Lanzarote doesn’t have very lush greenery, only palm trees, olive trees and cacti. However, in the central part of the island, for example, in the La Geria area, the locals have found a way to grow the grapes from which Lanzarote’s Malvasia wine is made. In order to accumulate moisture and protect the grapes from the wind, each plant sits in a hole, the depth and diameter of which reaches several meters, enclosed by a semicircular stone fence (zoco). The oldest wine cellar on the island, El Grifo (18th century), still produces 400-600 thousand bottles of wine per year. It also has a wine museum. Lanzarote is also a supplier of fish and goat cheese, and salt has long been mined in the south of the island. nine0003

The island will appeal to those who are looking for not only a relaxing holiday by the blue ocean, but also a lot of interesting, unusual adventures. This is a great place for family holidays, couples. There are many different places to visit and monuments on the island – many of them were created by the famous architect of the island, Cesar Manrique. It is difficult to find a place on the island in the improvement of which he would not take part.

The Atlantic wind in Lanzarote creates excellent conditions for water activities, warm water allows you to enjoy swimming, diving, surfing and windsurfing, kitesurfing, etc. Fishing is also popular on the island. Many resorts are convenient for cycling, walking, hiking or playing golf, for which the weather here is favorable all year round. nine0003

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Arrecife

Located in the center of the east coast of the island, Arrecife is the largest city of Lanzarote and its capital, as well as a financial and cultural center founded in the 19th century. It became the capital in 1852. Currently, more than half of all the inhabitants of the island live here.

Arrecife has long been an important trading point of the island. Guests of the city notice this, as there are many shopping centers, specialized shops, souvenir and handicraft shops. Various goods of local artisans are offered, and even those imported due to more favorable conditions applied to the island are sold at fairly low prices. nine0003

Arrecife also attracts tourists with its coastline, which is full of islands and reefs formed by lava flows. You can admire them while walking along the alleys. Witnesses of the history of the city and the island are two fortresses. One of them – Castillo de San Gabriel (Castillo San Gabriel) – rises on a tiny rocky island, which is connected to the coast by a drawbridge. Exactly where the main metropolitan shopping streets Leon and Castillo (Leon y Castillo) end. The bridge is decorated with two towers, on top of which there is a cannonball each. This fort was built by King Philip II to protect himself from pirates sailing from North Africa. Another city fortress, Castillo de San Jose, had the same purpose. Today it houses the Museum of Modern Art. nine0003

Another of the most visited sites is Charo de San Gines. It is a lake formed by inflowing sea water, surrounded by fishermen’s houses. Next to it stands the main city church of San Gines. A particularly amazing view nearby opens in the evening, when the lake is illuminated by the setting sun.

Fire Mountains, Timanfaya

After volcanic eruptions lasting six years, and another blow in 1824, part of the island in the northwest became an unrecognizable place filled with lava and pulsing with heat. To protect it, the Timanfaya National Park, also called the fiery mountains, was created. This is the most visited place in Lanzarote, attracting about a million people every year. You can explore Timanfaya on the buses of the park, it is forbidden to travel on foot or with your own transport. And it’s not recommended. At a depth of only 13 m, the temperature is about 600 degrees. The network of roads among the rocks, which in some places reach an impressive size of several meters, was formed by the architect César Manrique. The surface of the earth resembles the moon – it is a colorful, hard-covered desert covered with petrified lava. It is estimated that now more than 30 volcanoes rise in the park. At the end of the path, at the highest point of the island, is the El Diablo restaurant, where dishes are cooked using heat rising from the depths of the earth. Park officials demonstrate how unusually hot the ground is under their feet: poured water into a pipe dug into the ground turns into a geyser, dry grass thrown into a small hole ignites. The park also offers another impressive entertainment – a camel tour. At 1993 this park is included in the UNESCO heritage list.

Jameos del Agua

In the sixth decade of the last century, Cesar Manrique decided to create a unique tourist attraction. Near one of the lava caves (Jameo Chico) extending to the northeast, he built a staircase down and around a small natural lake in the rock equipped with an impressive bar and restaurant, sometimes even called the most beautiful nightclub in the world. The restaurant offers tourists not only to sit down for a while, but also to spend the evening on the dance floor to the sounds of Spanish music. True, it is not the cheapest on the island. The water of the lake and the surrounding reservoirs is very transparent, only blind albino crabs that live on this island, which have become the symbol of Jameos del Agua, are visible in it. Next to the cave-restaurant, the architect built a modern villa with a very cozy garden. Jameos del Agua is located near one of the most impressive and longest caves in the world, Los Verdes, which was formed 4,000 years ago by an erupting volcano. Under the ground here stretches a tunnel of 6 km. For many centuries, such tunnels for the inhabitants of Lanzarote were a refuge from the excesses of pirates, and since 1964 he is open to tourists. For those who are curious, this miracle of nature can be viewed accompanied by guides.

Cactus garden

The Cactus Garden (Jardin de Cactus) is a good example of how well architecture can fit into the landscape. Cesar Manrique, who left many traces of his talent in Lanzarote, the designed garden captivates with an interesting design: winding paths with leading steps deeper into the garden. Symbolically, it is very similar to one of the region’s many craters. On the territory of 5,000 sq. m in total grows more than 7,200 specimens of 1,100 species of cacti from such distant and remote places as Peru, Mexico, Chile, USA, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Morocco and, of course, the Canary Islands themselves. Prickly and non-thorny cacti are of various sizes and shapes. Nearby there is a beautiful windmill, where gofio is still being prayed – barley and corn flour, which was the main focus of the cuisine already in the time of the ancient local residents of the Guanches. The cactus garden is based in the city of Guatiza, Teguise municipality, where the land is favorable for large cactus plantations. nine0003

Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort, Lanzarote

General Information

Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort Lanzarote is a luxury resort set on a white sandy beach in a beautiful setting with lush gardens and sparkling pools. The hotel impresses with its rich infrastructure and variety of services. Everything here is thought out for an unforgettable holiday for the whole family: spacious comfortable rooms with terraces, including special family rooms, a unique sports and entertainment park with swimming pools, sports grounds and clubs for children and teenagers, numerous restaurants representing the cuisines of different countries, cozy bars, luxurious SPA center, boutique gallery, entertainment throughout the day, live music in the evenings and much, much more. nine0003

Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort Lanzarote offers guests an exclusive oceanfront experience.

Location

Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort Lanzarote is located on the southeast coast of the island, in the Playa Blanca resort, next to the Playa Dorada beach, 500 meters from the center of the resort town.

Spa/Health & Wellness Center

The hotel has a luxurious 1200 m thalassotherapy center ² , which includes a thermal sea water pool, sauna, hammam, relaxation areas, a tea room, a spa boutique, as well as 50 treatment rooms, in which offers the widest range of body and face care services – from exotic Indonesian and Polynesian procedures to Ayurvedotherapy and innovative French techniques from the Thalion and Carita lines. It also houses the ElisabethConcept Beauty Salon and Hair Salon. nine0003

Sports and leisure

The hotel has 6 outdoor swimming pools, including two children’s and one with sea water, 2 jacuzzis (one for adults, the other for children), a sports club with a fitness center and a yoga studio, a family sports and entertainment Kikoland Park with volleyball, basketball, squash and tennis courts, water sports, boat trips, excursions, entertainment and music programs.

Swimming conditions

The hotel is located on the magnificent beach of Playa Dorada and close to the beach of Playa Papagayo. nine0003

For children

The hotel has a family park Kikoland with an area of 10,000 m ² , on the territory of which there are 2 children’s pools, a family pool, playgrounds and sports grounds, tennis courts, an amphitheater, clubs for children and teenagers, a game center, a restaurant Kiko-snack.

Restaurants & Bars

Yaiza Restaurant serves lavish buffets of international cuisine.
Hacienda Restaurant offers buffets of Mexican cuisine. nine0088
Restaurant La Piazzeta presents a variety of Italian dishes on the buffet.
Isla de Lobos is a gastronomic restaurant with a panoramic view of the ocean, serving dishes from the Canary Islands.
Kampai Restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine.
Restaurant Don Giovanni presents dishes from different regions of Italy.
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