Some Useful Facts
| Currency: | Euro |
| Language: | Spanish |
| Telephone: | Connector Type: RJ11 plug
GSM Type: GSM 900/1800 networks |
| Electricity: | Connector type: Generally round two-pin plugs
Voltage Info: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. |
| Important Telephone Numbers: | Emergency Services: 112
Ireland Consolate: 922 245 671 UK Consolate: 928 267 774 German Consulate: 928 275 700 Netherlands Consulate: 928 242 382 Lanzarote Airport: 928 846 000 Stolen Credit Card Phone: 915 192 100 |
| Taxis: | Arrecife: 928 812 710
Costa Teguise: 928 590 863 Puerto del Carmen: 928 800 806 Playa Blanca: 928 830 163 |
| Island Statistics: | Population: 106255
Area:846 km² Longitude:13°W latitude:29°N Capital:Arrecife |
| Visa Information: | EU passport holders do not require a Visa.
US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Israeli citizens may enter Spain as |
| Innoculations: | No vaccinations required unless you have come from a yellow fever infected area. |
| Duty Free: | The Canary Islands enjoy a special Duty Free status, making Tobacco, Perfume and Alcohol much cheaper than elsewhere in the EU. Prices are often much better in the resorts than in the Airport or on the Aeroplane itself. Tobacco allowance is 200 Cigarettes OR 250grms Tobacco OR 50 Cigars. Alcohol Allowance is 1 Litre of Spirits OR 2 Litres of Sparkling or fortified wine PLUS 2 litres of still wine. 60cc of Perfume OR 250cc of Eau de Toilet. |
| Time Zone: | Same as the UK – even when the clocks change. |
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| Attractions |
| MUSEO INTERNACIONAL DE ARTE CONTEMPORANEO (MIAC) |
| Castillo de San Jose, Puerto Naos, Arrecife |
| This stylish museum has a permanent collection of modern art donated by many prestigious artists, including Picasso, Miro and Riviera. The castle’s gallery space in the basement features temporary art exhibitions. |
| FUNDACION CESAR MANRIQUE |
| Taro de Tahiche |
| Previously Cesar Manrique’s home, this architectural masterpiece is Lanzarote’s top cultural destination. It illustrates Manrique’s approach to house-building in Lanzarote, and is a magical backdrop to his wonderful art collection. If you don’t visit this place, you haven’t visited Lanzarote. It reminds people of what is so special about this island. |
| LOS ALJIBES DE TAHICHE |
| Calle Bravo Murillo, 6, Tahiche |
| On the road from Costa Teguise (towards Tahiche), on the left-hand side, you will spot some intriguing sculptures which belong to the (somewhat hidden) El Aljibes gallery – which is inside two converted well buildings down a slope of grass covered steps. The gallery organises some excellent exhibitions – although the place itself is well worth a visit. Because it is so unusual, it is regularly hired out for private events. |
| Villa de Teguise |
| This town is worth a recce on Sunday, to catch the buzzy street market and to see Teguise’s interesting shops, galleries and historic builidngs. This building, near the centre of Teguise, houses a couple of clothes shops and a cafe which shows art exhibitions by local artists. |
| SALA EL ALHIBE |
| Haria |
| This town is in the north of Lanzarote and is worth a visit – preferably on Saturday morning, when the local market is held (10am – 2pm) – although smaller than Teguise’s market, items are of better quality. This gallery’s name means “a well”, hence why it’s underground and often missed! It’s close to the market (if you miss the sign, ask in the nearby corner bar, the hub of the town). Down a winding staircase, you come into a handsome space used for contemporary art exhibitions. Haria also has some fine architecture and is greener than the south because of its cooler climate, so a trip here can provide a welcome respite from the heat. |
