Arrecife (Lanzarote) Cruise Guide
The capital and cruise port, Arrecife, is to be found on the southeast coast. It has recently been given a makeover and has an attractive palm-lined promenade backed by restored Colonial buildings. From the cruise port it is a short distance to almost anywhere on the island with the main highlights all within an hour's drive or less.
Sightseeing
Highlights
• Arrecife's beautiful Museum of International Art in an old fortress, visible as you cruise into the port.
• Teguise, the wonderfully preserved Spanish Colonial ex-capital.
• Jameos del Agua: A spectacular César Manrique fantasy grotto, created from the natural volcanic landscape.
• The adjacent (unadorned) volcanic cave system of Los Verdes.
• A trip around the National Park of Timanfaya, an awe-inspiring landscape of volcanoes and volcanic debris which covers nearly one-third of the island You can explore part of it by camels.
Tourist Information
Muelle de los Mármoles (Cruise Terminal), Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Tel: +34 928 801 326.
Website: www.turismodecanarias.com
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Tipping: Some restaurants include service in the bill. Tipping is discretionary - around 10% in restaurants and for taxi drivers and guides.
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