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Playa Blanca: Marine atmosphere

Playa Blanca is set deep in a town located on the South of the island, with a beautiful volcanic setting shaded in red, ochre and yellow. This lovely beach offers water activities such as snorkelling, a pleasant and lively promenade and one of the best marinas in Lanzarote: Marina Rubicón. Playa Marina invites you to enjoy and stroll along the charismatic marine atmosphere.

It is one of the main beach destinations of Lanzarote; it perfectly combines picturesque traditions with a sustained and good quality tourist development. It is ideal for visitors who are looking for good quality accommodation with a wide range of facilities. Playa Blanca leads you to other beautiful coastals such as Playa Dorada, Playa Flamingo and the splendid calas de Papagayo, an unspoilt environment of golden sand and clear blue water, sheltered by sharp cliffs. Not far from there you have some of the main sites of the island: the town of Yaiza, Parque Natural Timanfaya, Los Hervideros, El Golfo with its green natural lake, the amazing Salinas de Janubio and La Geria.

Los Jameos del Agua

Los Jameos del Agua, like the Los Verdes Cave, are located inside the volcanic tunnel created by the eruption of La Corona Volcano over 3.000 years ago. It is one of island's most symbolic places and is known as César Manrique's first work in Lanzarote (1968), for the volcanic formatios and its natural beauty.

It owes its name to the existence of an internal lake made up of at least three jameos or openings in the ground: the Jameo Chico, which gives access to the interior; the Jameo Grande; and a third, known as the Jameo de la Cazuela. Next to the Jameos you will find Casa de los Volcanos, a museum dedicated to vulcanology and an investigation centre.

DISCOVER A NATURAL GEM

After passing through a small entrance, you will descend an clever spiral staircase made of volcanic rock and wood, that allows us to discover, little by little from the top, the first stop: the Jameo Chico. In this space, you will notice abundant vegetation. Following the same staircase you will reach Jameo Grande, a singular space 100 metres long and 30 metres wide. It has a beautiful garden and a large swimming pool designed by César Manrique.

Perfectly built in the landscape you will find two bars, a dance floor and a concert hall with great acoustics integrated in the volcanic cave. It is the perfect place for concerts, plays and ballet.

LOS JAMEITOS, A SYMBOL

In between the two Jameos you will find a natural salt-watered lake and amazing crystal clear waters, as well as more than a dozen different species such as Jameitos or blind crabs (Munidopsis polymorpha). This species is blind and albino after living for milleniums inside the volcanic grottoe.

Cactus Garden

In spite of the 5.000 square metres, you will find an organised garden perfectly fitted in the agricultural environment of Guatiza, in the town of Teguise.

César Manrique's creative inventiveness transformed an old volcanic ash quarry into an interesting cactus garden with over 7.200 specimen of 1.100 different species from the Canaries and countries such as Peru, Mexico, Chile, United States, Kenia, Tanzania and Morrocco.

In the top part of the garden you will find an old windill, restored and transformed into a restaurant by Manrique.

DID YOU KNOW

Guatiza was of great economic importance during the 19th century thanks to the prickly pear plantations. For decades the pigmentation was used as a dye for textiles or carmine.

Monumento al campesino

You will find the monument in Lanzarote's geographical centre, in a signficant crossroads from where you can access any place on the island. It is exactly at this point where you can see several outstanding agricultural images: La Guería and enarenados del Jable.

César Manrique chose an exceptional location to exhibit one of his most symbolic work: Casa-Museo del Campesino y Monumento a la Fecundidad (1968).

Fecundidad stands out isolated, over the horizon, a 15 metre sculpture dedicated to the local peasant. Inside, you can observe several objects and tools related to the islander culture and agriculture.

Timanfaya is one of the best lanscapes of Lanzarote. In the 18th and 19th century, after the volcanic eruptions, Lanzarote's landscape changed forever. Ever since that moment a quarter of its territory remained buried under a thick layer of ashes and sea of lava.

The result of this is a breathtaking landscape with remarkable reliefs, protected since 1974 under the National Park distinction.

VOLCANO ROUTE

We recommend following the Ruta de los Volcanos (Volcano Route) or Montañas del Fuego. 14 kilometres that have been prepared for visitors to enjoy this special location through roads that are perfectly fitted in the environment and designed by César Manrique and Jesús Soto.

Walking around the craters or on a dromedary are always a unique experience to enjoy an unforgettable holiday. Along the journey you will be able to see what vulcanologists call geothermical faults, that produce unusual temperatures on the surface.

During the journey, on the islote de Hilario, you can find a restaurant-viewpoint El Diablo, designed by Manrique.

Discover a "salt garden"

The Salt Mines of Janubio, created in 1895, are for many people a salt garden and one of the most incredible landscapes of the island. As if it was a painting, the various ponds that form the salt mines acquire different colours that change with the sun rays, contrasting with the deep blue ocean. Blinding scenery. A vast area of nearly one million square metres is divided in a huge number of grids separated by dark volcanic rock walls. The exploitation of the salt mines has continued to date in a traditional way.

During your trip to Lanzarote, don’t miss this site that has been recognised by the UNESCO as one of the most interesting salt mines that remain in Europe. However, what is the effect of salt in this land? At the beginning of the 20th Century , salt was one of the major sources of income for Lanzarote, as the mines produced sufficient salt to export to different countries around the world. At present, the Salinas de Janubio are one of the few mines that are still open, transformed a tourist site that produces 15.000 tons a year of salt. Besides, this white gold is still an essential element of the renowned festivities of Corpus Christi, when the street are decorated with gorgeous salt carpet.

Organise your trip

You can start to prepare your trip to Lanzarote today. We will provide you with all the required information to make your trip to the perfect.

WHEN SHOULD I GO?

Choose the date for your holiday, depending on what you want to do during your stay on the island. Even though Lanzarote's climate is mild all year round, if you want to hike or enjoy nature, its probably better to travel in winter. From May to October, you get perfect weather to enjoy the beautiful beaches.

DOCUMENTATION

Your ID and/or passport are essential to travel as well as your driving licence if you are thinking of hiring a car. Young travellers, students or senior citizens are entitled to discounts on public transportation, museum tickets and other interesting sites.

How do I get there?

BY PLANE

From the main European cities, it is possible to fly to Lanzarote a layover. Lanzarote Airport (ACE) is located near the capital city, Arrecife, and is the third largest airport of the Archipelago, after Gran Canaria Airport and Tenerife South Airport.

PACKAGE HOLIDAYS

Many travellers hire package holidays that include flights, transport to and from the airport and acommodation.

BY FERRY

Arrecife's Port is Lanzarote's main port and it is connected to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Cádiz. From Playa Blanca port there are regular trip run by the companies Navieras Armas and Fred Olsen that connect Lanzarote with Fuerteventura.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Lanzarote has a gret road network, it is easy to get around by car. The motorway connects the airport to the capital, Arrecife. Playa Blanca and Yaiza are also connected by a motorway. A public bus network is also available.

Where can I stay?

In Lanzarote you will find a wide range of hotels to suit all tastes and budgets. The incredible natural beauty of the Island of Fire has favoured the development of rural, charming hotels, ideal for relaxing holidays and for those who love hiking, nature and traditions.

There is a top selection of hotels available along all of the island's coastline, where you will find amazing Resorts and exclusive hotels. Check if your booking includes breakfast. It will probably be a buffet breakfast with a wide variety of cheeses, cold cuts, cereal, yoghurt, juices, breads and sweets. The majority of hotels include warm breakfast and local products. Bon Apetit!

Medical Assitance

You may take out an insurance policy to cover medical assistance during the trip. We also offer a travel insurance policy, which covers medical assistance, theft and cancellation charges. Several private medical centres and private hospitals throughout many towns on the island offer medical assitance. In case of emergency we recommend going to the Hospital General and Hospital Insular located in the capital, Arrecife.

ARRECIFE

<li style="text-align: justify;">Hospital Insular: 0034 928 810 500 </li>

<li style="text-align: justify;">Hospital General: 0034 928 595 000</li>

<li style="text-align: justify;">Centro de Salud de Tytheroy: 0034 928 597 097</li>

<li style="text-align: justify;">Centro de Salud de Valterra: 0034 928 597 110</li>

<li style="text-align: justify;">Cruz Roja: 0034 928 814 866</li>

<li style="text-align: justify;">Cruz Roja (urgencias): 0034 928 812 222</li>

TEGUISE

<li style="text-align: justify;">Casa de Socorro 0034 928 845 262</li>

<li style="text-align: justify;">Centro de Salud de La Graciosa 0034 928 812 327</li>

<li style="text-align: justify;">Centro de Salud de Teguise: 0034 928 593 006</li>

TÍAS

<li style="text-align: justify;">Centro de Salud de Pto. del Carmen: 0034 928 512 711</li>

<li style="text-align: justify;">Cruz Roja: 0034 928 815 055 // 928 81 48 66</li>

<li style="text-align: justify;">Centro de Salud de Tías: 0034 928 524 244</li>

<li style="text-align: justify;">Centro de Salud de Tinajo: 0034 928 840 445</li>

YAIZA

<li style="text-align: justify;">Cruz Roja: 0034 928 830 190</li>

<li style="text-align: justify;">Centro de Salud de Yaiza: 0034 928 830 190</li>

<li style="text-align: justify;">Centro de Salud de Playa Blanca: 0034 928 830 190</li>

<li style="text-align: justify;">Casa de Socorro: 0034 928 830 068</li>

Currency and Customs

The Euro is the official currency in the Canary Islands. As in the rest of the country, you may use credit cards for most of your financial transactions, especially in the touristic areas, where they tend to facilitate consumption to their clients. There may be some shops or small bars that only accept cash.

There is a wide network of ATM’s in the main towns of the island, but please bear in mind that banks charge a commission if you withdraw cash with other banks’ credit cards.

CREDIT CARD CANCELLATION TELEPHONE NUMBERS

<li style="text-align: justify;">4B - VISA Electron - Master Card - VISA: 0034 902 114 400 / 0034 913 626 200</li>

<li style="text-align: justify;">Servired (VISA - VISA Electron - Master Card): 0034 902 192 100</li>

<li style="text-align: justify;">American Express: 0034 902 375 637</li>

<li style="text-align: justify;">Red 6000: 0034 915 965 335</li>

If I book Flight + Hotel, when will I receive my travel documents?

Once the booking is confirmed you will receive a confirmation e-mail. The voucher for the hotel will be also sent by email plus the vouchers for any other services (car hire, transfer, travel insurance) if booked.

Please note that no flight tickets are sent due to most airlines using e-tickets. You only need to print our confirmation email where the Airline`s booking reference appears and take it with you to the airport with your ID/Passport documents.

Important: Some Low Cost Airlines (Ryanair, Easyjet, Wizzair, Blueair and others) now request all passengers to check-in online and print the Boarding Cards before departure through their corresponding websites. Failure to do so, these airlines will charge you a supplement at the airport.

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