Lanzarote (Arrecife)
Lanzarote is the easternmost and fourth largest of the Canary Islands which can be found in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 125 km off the coast of Africa. The island has 213 km of coastline, of which 10 km are sand, 16.5 km are beach, and the remainder is rocky. Some of the beaches have white sand creating the perfect tropical atmosphere, while others have dramatic black volcanic sand giving away the islands volatile origins. Its impressive landscape includes the mountain ranges of Famara in the north and Ajaches in the south. South of the Famara massif is the El Jable desert which separates Famara and Montañas del Fuego.Lanzarote’s climate makes it a perfect year-round holiday destination: temperatures in the summer are between 30 °C and 45 °C during the day and about 20 °C at night. Its winter daytime temperature is between 20 °C and 25 °C and the nighttime temperature is between 13 °C and 16 °C. The water temperature of the surrounding Atlantic Ocean is at 22 °C during the summer and 17 °C during the winter months.
Lanzarote was probably the first Canary Island to be settled. The Phoenicians settled there around 1100 BC. It was known to the Greek writers and philosophers Herodotus, Plato and Plutarch who described the garden of Hesperis, the land of fertility where fruits and flowers smell in the part of the Atlantic. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the Canary islands became abandoned until 999 AD when the Arabs arrived at the island and was known as al-Djezir al-Khalida and other names. In 1336 a ship arrived from Lisbon under the guidance of Lanzarote da Framqua, alias Lancelotto Malocello. In 1404, the Spaniards with the support of the King of Spain came and fought against a rebellion among the local Guanches. The islands of Fuerteventura and El Hierro were later conquered.
Exploring Lanzarote is an unforgettable experience. The impressive Ruta de los Volcanes in the Timanfaya National Park allow visitors to explore every corner of this fabulous island on foot, horseback or by bike along its breathtaking views. The island’s beaches have instant appeal throughout the year because of the crystal clear ocean giving excellent opportunities for sunbathing but also sports such as surfing or windsurfing. Divers can see a wonderful volcanic underwater world teaming with interesting and colourful marine fauna. The island is an excellent golfing destination with a great course available all year round and a few more being created over the next few years.
Airport information
Lanzarote Airport is located approximately five kms from the island’s capital Arrecife between the towns of San Bartolomé and Tías.
By car
The Arrecife-Yaiza road (LZ-2) gives access to the airport, via the exit at kilometre point number four.
By coach
Monday-Friday: Circle line 22 operates a regular service between Arrecife, the airport (Arrivals terminals T1 and T2), and Playa Honda.
Saturday-Sunday: Circle line 23 operates a regular service between Arrecife, the airport (Arrivals terminals T1 and T2), and Playa Honda.
For information on timetables and prices, please visit www.arrecifebus.com.
By taxi
The taxi rank is located outside the arrivals terminals T1 and T2.
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