Things To Do In Arrecife

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Arrecife is the capital of Lanzarote. It has a distinctive cosmopolitan vibe combined with a laid back island culture with quite a few things to do in Arrecife.

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Is Arrecife worth Visiting?: Arrecife was a small fishing village, which later became the capital in 1852. Arrecife still is a popular place for all those who are looking to shop and shop and shop!!!! So yes Arrecife should be on your Must to visit places in Lanzarote.

Arrecife Weather: The weather in Arrecife is sunny all year round, with average temperature of 23 -24°C. So a pleasant temperature and a beautiful place like Arrecife are a great combination for a luxurious holiday experience.

Things to do in Arrecife:

    Shopping in Arrecife:

    Shopping for designer labels at Arrecife with endless possibilities. The best designer boutiques and high-end retail shops are lined up on the Calle Léon and Calle Castillo, giving you plenty of choice to shop around. Shopping on the high streets is one of the fun things to do in Arrecife.

    La Recova Market:

    La Recova Market is the perfect place to look for island handicrafts. It is located between Avenida Leon and Avenida Castillo and Charco de San Ginés.

    El Charco de San Gines:

    It is a small lake where you can enjoy some lovely fresh seafood at the many restaurants facing the seafront. One of the best things to do in Arrecife is to enjoy a drink in one of the many bars here and see the world go by. You can also get discounts at the restaurants and bars with LanzaroteON’s Membership Discount card.

    Playa del Reducto:

    Playa del Reducto is another popular place where you will see lots of excitement, since it is Arrecife’s main beach. It is a lovely sandy beach with a promenade and lots of palm trees. It is usually with less crowds and also safe for children to play.

    Nightlife in Arrecife:

    No doubt Arrecife is packed with bars and nightclubs like a capital needs to be, that is why the nightlife in Arrecife is lively and will for sure keep you hooked up to the groovy music and electric ambience of the nightclubs, bars and discos.

The Lanzarote Arrecife airport is 5 kilometers from the Arrecife capital, with daily flight connections from Europe and the UK. Book your stay at Arrecife Gran Hotel & Spa, a popular luxury 5 star hotel, for a great spa and luxury holiday in Lanzarote. However if you plan to stay in any other popular resorts like Puerto del Carmen or Costa Teguise or Playa Blanca, then it is advisable to book car hire instantly for a convenient and economical option to reach the capital and enjoy the various things to do in Arrecife with the help of LanzaroteON’s Interactive Arrecife map, giving you the power to move around the island without any hassles.

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