Arrecife - Capital of Lanzarote

Arrecife

Arrecife is the capital of the island of Lanzarote and therefore is the center of all administrative and commercial operations with the other external municipalities as well as insular or national. Furthermore, its character as a seafaring town facilitates these relations through the port of the marina, and also the proximity to the airport (just 10 minutes by car) and all the tourist areas of Lanzarote such as Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen or Playa Blanca.

For many people Arrecife is one of the big unknown of Lanzarote, but it is also one of the most interesting cities to see in the island, besides being the capital. The fact is, it is one of the most peaceful places 'where to stay in your stay in Lanzarote, from there start many excursions and activities that are done in Lanzarote, as well as some of the sites of interest of Lanzarote. 

Everything you need to know about Arrecife

One of the most curious facts about Arrecife is that it is the smallest municipality in Lanzarote, although it is the city with the highest density. On the other hand, if you are wondering what you can do in Arrecife, here are a couple of recommendations for places of interest:

Charco de San Ginés

The image that appears in all the postcards of Arrecife, being the emblem of the capital, the puddle of Arrecife has been turning with the years into a reference of the tourism in Arrecife. It is not that it is one of the essential ones of Arrecife, it is that it is practically impossible that you go to the capital and you do not cross. Walking along the promenade or having a coffee while contemplating these views can be one of the best plans in Arrecife: tranquillity guaranteed.

San Gabriel Castle and Las Bolas Bridge

Another of the outstanding places in Arrecife and declared a Site of Cultural Interest: a walk over the Las bolas bridge with the San Gabriel Castle in the background and its Lanzarote Historical Museum, a place full of history and worth passing through.