Lanzarote tourist information at Cristal Villas in Lanzarote - First Class Villas With That Personal Touch

Lanzarote Touirst Information at Cristal Villas, Lanzarote

Weather in Lanzarote:
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: 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 tourists without a visa and stay up to 90 days.
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.

Cultural 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. The current show is an installation "NKTV/LNZ - Neokinok Television, Lanzarote"
- a reflection about media communications by artist, Rogelio Lopez (until 15 May). The artist has collaborated with various local artists including Ruben Acosta and Pepe Vera. Entrance is free (open throughout the day from 11am - 9pm).

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 what is so special about
this island (compared to most overdeveloped tourist destinations).

CASA TEGOYO

Carretera Conil-Asomada 7, Conil

The Casa Tegoyo is a beautiful country house hotel approximately 15 minutes inland from Puerto del Carmen. During the weekend of 29th/30th May it is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a weekend of fine food, live music (jazz and flamenco) and local art. Booking a table for the Saturday dinner or Sunday brunch is recommended.

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.

CASA SANTIAGO

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 market is held (10am - 2pm) - smaller than Teguise's market, but better quality items. 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.