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Just 90 miles from the coast of Africa Contents
sits the captivating Canary Island of
A little more about Villa Plus 04
Lanzarote.The island’s mild climate,
Villa Plus Service Centre 05
sandy beaches, dramatic scenery,
Before you go 06 - 07
volcanic lunarscapes and picturesque
Getting to and from your villa 08
villages make Lanzarote, together with
Villa Plus Travel Insurance 09
the tourist zones of Puerto del Carmen About your villa 10 - 11
and Playa Blanca, a popular tourist Health and Safety 12 - 13
destination. Places to visit 14 - 15
From a visit to the exclusive Rubicon Festivals and Events 16 - 17
Marina in Playa Blanca to a family day Sports 18
out at Rancho Texas theme park in Children’s Activities 19
Puerto del Carmen there’s plenty to Shopping 20
do for everyone. You can even have a Food 21
camel ride in the National Resorts
Park of Timanfaya. Arrecife 22
Costa Teguise 23
Welcome to Lanzarote one of the
Playa Blanca 24
Lanzarote
most popular all year round
Puerto del Carmen 25
destinations.
Costa Teguise Matagorda & Puerto del Calero 26
Useful Information 27
Arrecife
Matagorda
Puerto del Carmen
Puerto del Calero
Playa Blanca
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Welcome
Villa Plus Service Centre
A little
more about
Villa Plus
Welcome to Villa Plus. We hope you have a fabulous holiday in
Lanzarote and would like to tell you a little about the company.
As a direct sell operator we only sell our own holidays. This
means we place great emphasis on quality and service. In fact
we take a personal interest in the enjoyment of your holiday and
all our staff receive ongoing training to ensure we provide you
with consistently good service.
Villa Plus have arranged villa holidays since 1986. Our product focus is on better villas,
in better locations with private pools and more facilities. Over the years we’ve grown
from just one destination to 13 across Portugal, Spain, Cyprus and Greece. We’re now
one of the largest tour operators in the villa market and offer over 900 exclusive villas.
This holiday guide is designed to help you enjoy your holiday. Please read
it carefully before you go. That way we can ensure all the arrangements
made on your behalf run smoothly.
Thank you for choosing Villa Plus and we hope to see you again in the future.
Villa Plus Service Centre
Our resort staff are there to ensure all aspects of your holiday go
as planned and to maintain your privacy. In general, they will not
visit unless in an emergency or to carry out villa checks. Details of
your Villa Representative can be found in the security information
in your travel pack.
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About your holiday
About your holiday
Before you go
Here’s our tick list... Travel adaptor/s
If you bring your own electrical equipment then you will need to
Travel documents bring a European travel adaptor.
You’ll receive your holiday documents – specifically itinerary and
flight reference number (to quote at check in), accommodation Passport details
details, directions, car hire information and voucher – about ten You must give your Advance Passenger Information (API,
days before you travel. Please check the documents match your sometimes called APIS) details to your airline before you fly.
reservation.
Baggage allowance
Holiday insurance Baggage allowance, normally 20 kilos per person, can depend on
Whether you have taken the ‘Villa Plus’ holiday insurance or who you’re flying with and will be specified on your itinerary.
not, if you or a member of your party have a pre-existing Collapsible wheelchairs, car seats for infants, pushchairs and
medical condition, then you MUST advise your insurance carrycots may be carried as hand luggage in excess of the
company straight away. Failure to do so may invalidate your baggage allowance and can usually be taken to the final
insurance. departure gate to be stored in the hold during the flight. Many
charter airlines now charge for excess baggage and equipment
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) such as golf clubs.
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows you to
access state-provided healthcare in all European Economic Area Dangerous goods
(EEA) countries and Switzerland at a reduced cost or sometimes Please refer to the security policy of the airline you’re
free of charge. The card is free of charge and, in addition to your travelling with.
travel insurance, we recommend you sign up. Register online at
www.ehic.org.uk
Special needs and requirements
If you, or any member of your party, have any special needs
Money
or specific requirements then please let us know at the time of
Whilst MasterCard and Visa cards are widely accepted, and most
booking. We’ll send you a form for disabled and less mobile
resorts have ATM’s, we recommend that you get some Euro’s
clients for you to complete and return so we can ensure the villa
before you go. Please note: travellers cheques are no longer used
and flights you’ve chosen are completely suitable for your needs.
in Spain.
Towels Any queries just call + 44 (0) 1727 836686 or
Although towels are provided in the villas, you’ll need to bring your email info@villaplus.com
own beach and pool towels with you.
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Getting to and from your villa
Villa Plus Travel Insurance
Getting to and from your villa Villa Plus Travel Insurance
Villa Plus transfer from airport Villa Plus holiday insurance is provided by Union Reiseversicherung AG. If you’ve
If you booked a Villa Plus transfer then, in taken this out there is a 24 hour medical emergency assistance facilities service who
general, you’ll see your Representative in you can call directly on +44 (0) 845 260 3 260. Remember to have the following
the arrivals hall who will have organised information to hand:
your transfer. Please refer to the itinerary in
n A contact telephone number
your travel pack for more information.
n Name and age of patient
Villa Plus car hire
If you’ve booked a car through Villa Plus n Location of hospital and doctor’s telephone number
then please refer to your itinerary and car n The medical problem
hire voucher for collection details. It is
advisable that one member of the party n Your premium receipt number and details of booked travel arrangements
waits for the baggage whilst another goes Lost luggage Please refer to your Insurance policy for details of the procedure you should follow,
to the desk to complete the contract and If you’re unfortunate enough to lose your should you require outpatient treatment.
pay the appropriate deposit and so on. luggage then you need to report this at the
lost luggage desk in the baggage reclaim
Directions to your villa area.
Your directions are included in your travel
pack. Left luggage
If you have a late return flight, then there
Arriving at your villa
are normally facilities where you can leave
You can get into your villa at 1pm. If you
your luggage on your last day. This
arrive before 4pm, particularly in the
information can be found in the villa manual
larger villas, the maid may still be tidying
or you can contact the local office.
up.
Leaving your villa Villa keys
Please vacate your villa by 10am. The maid The keys to your villa will be contained in a
could arrive as early as 8am. security key box at your villa. Details of this
together with the boxes security number
Flight delays are included with your final documentation.
EU legislation entitles passengers to Normally only one set of keys will be
compensation from the airline if there is supplied for the villa that you will be
denied boarding, cancellation or delay to occupying. We would appreciate it if you
flights. Reimbursement in such cases is could take care of the keys as obtaining
the responsibility of the airline and will not replacement keys, or changing the locks
entitle you to a refund of the price of your can be expensive.
arrangements from us. If the airline does
not comply with these rules you should
complain to the CAA on +44 (0) 20 7453
6888 www.caa.co.uk
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About Your Villa
About Your Villa
About Your Villa
Cots/extra beds Barbecues
The majority of the cots that we supply All our villas have barbecues and
are of the collapsible travel type. All cots wherever possible, brick built. It is not
supplied in the villas comply with local normal for maids to clean the barbecue
safety standards. All linen is laundered and we ask guests to leave them in a
together so if you have concerns about cot reasonable and useable condition. We
linen, please bring your own. Extra beds have asked owners to supply cleaning
are normally of the fold-up variety and are implements.
suitable for children only up to the age of
11 years old. TV’s
Internet To keep you entertained inside your villa,
Gas Supply Most Resorts have an Internet access you’ll find a TV which will have a mix of
Not all the villas have a gas supply. If point ‘Hot Spots’, where you can check satellite and terrestrial channels and also
applicable, the villa will usually be supplied emails etc, and the location will be given offer some English speaking channels too.
with an orange coloured Butano gas to you in the Villa Manual. Some individual DVD players (including films) are provided
bottle. In the unlikely event that the gas villas have internet access. Please see your in the majority in our villas.
should run out, please contact our local Villa Manual for more details.
Villa Representative, who will arrange for a
Air Conditioning
replacement. Where gas water heaters are
Many villas now include air
used in villas, they are subject to an annual
conditioning/heating in the bedrooms as
inspection by local qualified engineers. A
standard. Please see the individual villa
carbon monoxide detector is provided for
descriptions. Some of these units operate
your additional peace of mind.
on a sensor that will turn off the unit if the
Electricity room is not in use. Please consult the Villa
Electricity is 220 AC with continental twin Manual for full details. In the case of any
plugs. Your villa electricity supply is not malfunction, we will endeavour to rectify
always as constant as in the UK. You may them as soon as possible, Villa Plus
find that the electricity will “trip off” if too cannot be responsible for any
many appliances are used at once. This non-operational time that is out of our
has become more apparent as we have control.
added more equipment into the villas. If
this happens, simply turn off some
appliances and reset the main fuse box
(the location and full details will be in
the Villa Manual at the villa).
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Health and Safety
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
Safety information (especially the non waterproof types), responsible for any non-operational time, At all times, for your own safety, comply
You’ll find a Villa Manual with safety can turn the water cloudy. Use the out of our control. with the suggestions of the local lifeguards,
information specific to your villa at the poolside shower before swimming to In the case of any malfunction, we will warning notices or flag systems. Should
property. Please take the time on arrival keep the pool clean. endeavour to rectify them as soon as you have any concerns consult a qualified
to familiarise yourselves with the safety n Children and fair skinned people possible and our liability shall not exceed authority or your Villa Representative.
features and layout of your villa. If you’re should wear a hat and T-shirt whilst £150 per villa per week in total. If the pool Breakages
travelling with children then please take in the pool as harmful ultra violet rays has a cover, please use it as it will Please notify our Villa Representative
the time to point out to any areas where can penetrate water up to a depth of significantly increase the temperature of should you notice any shortfalls in the
they should take particular care such as 1.5m and are reflected off the water the water. quality of furnishings/cleaning etc. In case
the pool and balconies. If you have any surface. Tap water of breakages during your holiday, either
questions or concerns, then your Villa Water from the tap is generally ok for replace with a matching item or report the
n Beware of dangerous surfaces,
Representative will be happy to assist. cooking purposes. For drinking we damage to the Villa Representative. For
drainage channels, slippery tiles or
Should you have an accident anywhere recommend you drink bottled water only. details of our accidental damage waiver or
raised edges.
in or around the villa you must report this security deposit, please refer to
straight away to your Villa Representative. n Always supervise children and Sun bathing
The best, safest and longer lasting tans www.villaplus.com
non-swimmers in and around the pool
Smoking area. are built up gradually - but although most
Security
Smoking is not permitted in any of our travellers are aware of the danger, many
n Do not swim if you have been drinking Please store valuables in the safe provided
villas and we would request you only holidays are still ruined by the effects of
alcohol, especially late at night. including vital documents If you do not use
smoke outside the villa. Please do not sunburn. Do take extreme care not to
Report an accident immediately to your the safe provided you may invalidate any
leave cigarette stubs in the garden. over-expose yourself or your children
Villa Representative, who will attend the insurance claim that you may have.
(particularly young babies), especially
Swimming pool villa. Any fault with the pool or its during the first few days. We suggest you Most villas have an alarm and nightlight.
Whilst the swimming pool is an essential equipment will be inspected and Ensure the alarm is switched on when you
stay under shade except for about 15
part of the pleasure of holidaying for many immediate action taken to correct the leave the villa.
minutes in the early morning or late
people, if misused it can be dangerous: problem. If, in the opinion of the Villa Additionally make sure all doors/windows
afternoon on the first day, gradually
n Make sure you know the depths of the Representative the pool must be closed increasing the time as your skin becomes are closed/locked if you leave the villa or
pool. for your safety until a repair is facilitated as accustomed to the sun. Even then be sure are around the pool.
quickly as possible, you will be to use a suntan preparation of the correct
n Please observe our strict no diving
instructed in writing to cease using the factor for your skin and apply it liberally at
policy.
pool and our liability shall not exceed 33% regular intervals, particularly after
n Do not run around the pool side - of the villa rental portion of the holiday. swimming. Children should wear
especially children with wet feet.
Pool Heating sun-hats and their shoulders should be
n Do not go out of your depth unless you Many of our swimming pools have been covered as much as possible. We strongly
are a good swimmer. fitted with a Pool Heat Pump, making the recommend the use of good quality,
n Do not swim if you cannot see the pool 3°C to 5°C warmer at 1pm during the waterproof sun creams especially when in
bottom. If this is the case contact your day than a non-heated pool under normal and out of the pool or down at the beach.
Villa Representative as soon as circumstances. This provides the pool with Beaches
possible. Bad weather, thunder a beneficial warming, but does not make it Please be aware of the local safety
storms and/or excess suntan oil a “hot” pool. Villa Plus cannot be precautions when you visit the beaches.
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Places to visit
Places to visit
Places to visit
Beaches Attractions
Famara Beach. An untouched stretch Arrecife. The capital of Lanzarote is 10
of rugged beach on the north east coast minutes from the airport. A pedestrianised
close to the sports village of La Santa shopping centre provides high street
Famara. Great for surfers but under fashions and for nightlife there are bustling
currents make swimming dangerous. bars partying till the small hours.
Playa Bastian. This natural beach with Cuevas De Los Verdes. These Green
a mixture of white sand and small lava Caves are in Haria near the Monte de la
stones with calm waters is near the Corona crater in the north. Spectacular
popular resort of Costa Teguise. underground grottos.
El Golfo. A tiny village on the way to
Playa Chica. Used by diving schools this
Playa Blanca known for the emerald green
small bay is between the Fariones Hotel in
lagoon hidden between a black volcanic
Puerto del Carmen and the harbour.
beach and the mountains.
Playa Dorado. To the east of Playa Blanca Fuerteventura. A 45 minute boat crossing
this man made well protected beach is from Playa Blanca brings you into the
ideal for families. bustling fishing village of Corralejo in
Fuertenventura.
Playa Guacimeta. A long stretch of sandy
beach right alongside the airport runway Jameos del Agua. An interesting gallery
divided by a walkway with access from the of connecting caves in the north at the
Matagorda promenade. Matagorda is part base of Monte de la Corona volcano.
of Puerto del Carmen
Matagorda. Once a fishing village this is a
Punta de Papagayo. Found in the south quiet relaxed resort found about 2km from
of the island near the Papagayo Arena busy Puerto del Carmen.
Hotel in Playa Blanca. Wild fine white National Park of Timanfaya. An amazing
sandy beaches typical of beach meets national park which has a truly breathtaking
volcano. landscape of volcanic craters.
For more beaches please see Teguise. The old capital of Lanzarote is
resort sections. steeped in history. Visit Spinola Palace, the
Nuestra Senora Guadalupe Church and
the biggest island market held on Sundays.
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Festivals and Events
Festivals and Events
Festivals and Events
January
Cabalgata de Los Reyes (Three Holy Kings or wise men). Early January locals
dress as the Three Kings and parade on camels through the streets followed by
floats.
February
Mid February Carnival in Arrecife. Late February in Puerto del Carmen.
Parades and brightly coloured floats from villages culminate in a live music event
in the harbour.
March
Holy Week. Mid March. Religious festivities leading up to Good Friday.
May
Lanzarote Ironman Triathlon Competition. This gruelling triathlon consists
of 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run. Starts at 7am. The swim starts on
the main Playa Grande in Puerto del Carmen.
June
Corpus Christi. Mid June. A Catholic event where the locals make
September
masterpieces from coloured salt on the pavements leading up to the San Gines
Fiesta of the Virgin de los Dolores. Tribute paid to this Patron Saint with
Church in Arrecife.
folk music, fairs and general festivities.
San Juan. Late June. Celebrating the history of the island and the start of
October
Summer. Outdoor concerts, dancing, traditional rituals, sporting competitions.
Dia de la Hispanidad. National Day Festival. Parties around Lanzarote
Bonfires and firework displays.
celebrate the heritage and history of the island.
July November
Fiesta de Nuestra Senora. Mid
Marathon. Late November. Attracts many competitors and spectators line
July. Statues are carried around
the streets of Arrecife.
the villages and the streets and
churches are filled with flowers. December
New Years Eve. Live music and dancing greeting the New Year. Magical
August firework display floating on the sea.
San Gines the Patron Saint of
the island. Late August. Large
celebrations throughout Lanzarote,
even the smallest villages. The most
extravagant fiestas in the capital of
Arrecife.
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Sports
Children’s Activities
Sports Children’s Activities
Diving Horse Riding Rancho Texas
There are many PADI dive centre’s Lanzarote Caballo Equestrian Centre. In Puerto del Carmen you will find Rancho
including several in Puerto del Carmen and On the road to Yaiza heading towards Texas which by day is a theme park with
Play Blanca that cater for first timers to the Playa Blanca. Tel 0034 928 830 038. sea lions, pumas, reptiles and birds from
most experienced. Horse riding excursions, lessons and all over the world. There is also a petting
events. zoo, play areas, pony rides, parrot show,
Golf crocodiles and a not to be missed birds
Lanzarote Golf. Tel 0034 928 514050 Karting of prey demonstration. They also have
Situated in the tourist centre of Puerto Gran Karting Club. Located near the a swimming pool area with fun activities
del Carmen just 5 minutes from the local airport. Tel 0034 619 759 946. A fun day for children and adults plus sunloungers
amenities and beaches and 10 minutes out for all the family. for relaxing complete with a snack bar.
from the airport. A modern golfcourse with By night the ranch converts into a family
18 holes, par 72. Golf academy, driving Tennis
night out with a cowboy and Indian theme.
range, practice area and putting green. If you want to learn from scratch or
There is an all you can eat BBQ as well as
simply improve your game try Fariones
family entertainment which includes a line
Costa Teguise Golf Course. Deportivo. Qualified instructors,
dancing display and lessons, lasso show,
Tel 0034 928 590512. The first course equipment hire and refreshment bar.
live music and a mechanical bull.
to open on the island in 1978, it lies Tel 0034 928 514 790 or email
at the foot of an old volcano and has centrodeportivo@grupofariones.com. Aqua Park
breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Found in Costa Teguise, just 10 minutes
18 holes. Windsurfing
on from the airport, this small aqua park
Schools can be found in Costa Teguise.
is located near the golf course. A free bus
Gym Windsurf Paradise Tel 0034 928 346 022
runs from each resort with three different
Fariones Sports Centre, Puerto del or Windsurfing Club Tel 0034 928 590
collection and pick up times. (see leaflet
Carmen at the side of the Fariones Hotel. 731.
or ask in one of the many tourist ticket
Fully equipped gym, swimming pools,
massage, jacuzzi, spining, paddle tennis Wrestling – La Lucha Canaria information shops).
and aerobics. Payable daily at reception. La Lucha means to wrestle. Canarian
wrestling is a traditional sport, a kind of
Crazy Golf
In Puerto del Carmen there are two crazy
sumo wrestling but the wrestlers wear
golf courses one is near the San Antonio
more! Usually on a Sunday in the capital of
Hotel and also has trampolines plus other
Arrecife.
games whilst the second one is in the
Aquarium shopping centre on the sea front
which also has amusements on the roof.
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Food
Shopping Food
Shopping for food you will find all you need at the local The “Cocina Canaria” (The Canarian Kitchen) is a proud heritage for
supermarkets and in the main tourist areas the supermarkets the people of Lanzarote. Without the fertile soil of the peninsular,
and hypermarkets are usually open all day such as in Puerto del the farmers had to be very clever in order to make the most of the
Carmen. As you follow the main sea front road you will find a barren, dry land from the legacy of the volcanic eruptions.
mixture of arts, crafts, silver jewellery, high street brands, Spanish In poorer, leaner times dishes had to be created from basic locally grown produce to fill
chains, sports shops, gift shops and electrical shops. the hardworking farming families. These dishes can be found in the simple restaurants
in the countryside and in the most popular upmarket restaurants in the tourist areas.
As you follow the main sea front road you will find a mixture of arts, crafts, silver jewellery,
Without doubt the most important ingredients of Canarian cooking are the ‘Frutas del
high street brands, Spanish chains, sports shops, gift shops and electrical shops.
Mar’, Fruits of the Sea. A wide variety of local fish is delivered daily to the ports along with
Biosfera Shopping Centre - found on the roundabout between the old and the new
the ‘Mariscos’ the seafood. Tapas, meaning small portions can be found in most Canarian
town has 4 floors with shoe shops, boutiques, high street fashion, beachwear, sunglasses
bars.
and gift ideas. There’s even a kids play area on the top floor. In Playa Blanca the main
shopping areas are in Calle Limones while the leisure centre in Papagayo offers all Some popular tapas
sorts of bargains. At the Rubicon Marina there is a colourful market which is held every
Tortilla Espanola – omelette with potatoes and sometimes spicy sausage or onion.
Wednesday and Saturday. Many of the shops in Playa Blanca shut for a few hours during
Ali-Oli – mayonnaise with garlic, mixed.
the afternoon. If you head to the former capital of Teguise on a Sunday then this normally
sleepy village turns into a bustling shoppers’ parade with a market where you can buy Jamon Serrano – cured ham served with black olives.
crafts, bags, shoes, sunglasses, jewellery and just about anything that takes your fancy.... Gambas Al Ajillo – prawns served in a dish of sizzling olive oil and chillies.
just don’t forget to barter. Albondigas – meatballs in tomato sauce.
Pulpo – octopus sliced, with olive oil or a touch of paprika.
Seafood
Prawns, squid, crayfish, octopus
Sama
Bacalao
Lenguado
Typical Canarian Dishes
Gofio – made from ground corn or flour, for breakfast mixed with milk or for savoury
dishes tuna, salt and eggs are added.
Conejo – rabbit, baked or roasted with garlic.
Cochinillo – piglet, roasted or baked served with garlic and herbs.
Lentejas – Lentils with pumpkin, peas, small cubes of bacon and chorizo.
Garbanzas – A chick pea base with vegetables and bacon served with hot rolls.
Desserts
The best deserts are ‘casera’ which means homemade. Try Bienmesabe – A mixture of
ground almonds and honey served on ice cream, a treat for the sweet tooth.
20 21Arrecife
Costa Teguise
Arrecife Costa Teguise
The capital of Lanzarote is not known for its ornate beauty but The second largest tourist area in Lanzarote is known for its
has significantly improved over the last few years thanks to the constant breezes being on the east coast and is one of the best
re-opening of the Arrecife Grand Hotel. This hotel dominates the places for wind surfers. Characterised by large purpose-built hotels
skyline and can be seen from miles away marking the coastline. and complexes, small hideaway coves, a market on Fridays in the
It’s a five star hotel in a privileged position right on the beach. On main square and lots of shops, bars and restaurants.
the 17th floor of the hotel is a café, bar and restaurant enclosed
The Aqua Park is 5 minutes by taxi from the town but can be cool in winter due to the
completely in glass giving way to amazing views over Arrecife and
breeze. Also there’s an 18 hole golf course with restaurant, clubhouse and equipment
the El Reducto beach. Ideal to dine in the restaurant at night or just
hire, a short drive just out of Costa Teguise.
take a coffee by day and soak up the view.
At the foot of the hotel on the roundabout
are a few typical tapas bars with tables
outside where you can watch the world go
by. An exceptional Italian ice cream parlour
can be found a 2-minute walk away from
the hotel opposite the beach.
In the opposite direction of the hotel
following the main road you will pass more
street cafes and bars then eventually come
to the main shopping area which has
high street chain stores and boutiques,
electrical and shoe shops. Opening
times 9am until 1pm and 5pm until 8pm.
Remember the siesta.
By night Arrecife is alive with an array of
different cultures, restaurants and disco
bars until the early hours.
22 23Playa Blanca
Puerto del Carmen
Playa Blanca Puerto del Carmen
The resort of Playa Blanca sits on the south of the Canary Island The most popular resort on the island Puerto del Carmen features
of Lanzarote, approximately 20 miles from Arrecife Airport. Once a a fine sandy beach which stretches 4 kilometres along a pretty
sleepy fishing village, Playa Blanca has grown considerably into a coastline. Walk along an attractive promenade and check out its
bustling tourist centre, and yet has managed to maintain its original abundance of shops, which sell duty free perfumes and clothes as
charm. well as handicrafts.
There is a relaxed atmosphere throughout Beaches An ideal place to sit and watch the world Beaches
with the entire sea front pedestrianised, The majority of beaches in this region are go by is in one of the many cafes and There are three sandy beaches that are all
meandering by sandy coves, shops, bars extremely family friendly with sunbeds, ice cream parlours while if you require extremely popular in Puerto del Carmen.
and restaurants. There are also a few water sports, dive centres and refreshment something more substantial then there are There is Playa Grande which is a fine sandy
bars which offer live music and a night stands plus there are spectacular views a host of restaurants serving a great range beach with a number of good facilities and
club is nestled on the rocks. At the trendy of Fuerteventura. Playa Flamingo Beach of International cuisine. The resort really an attractive promenade. Playa Pocillos
Rubicon Marina you will find a French located by the hotel of the same name is comes to life in the evenings when a host and Matagorda beach are connected by
patisserie, high quality restaurants, tapas a pure white man-made beach overlooked of great clubs, salsa bars, buzzing discos a popular promenade which is lined with
bars, designer shops and the famous Café by cafes and restaurants. Playa Dorada and live music venues open in Centro shops and bars. Pocillos is perhaps the
del Mar bar where you can enjoy a cocktail beach is to the east of Playa Blanca, a Atlantico. There is even a casino which has quieter of the two and the perfect place
in comfort overlooking the marina with its man-made well-protected beach which is a beautiful view out to sea and a rooftop to simply relax while Matagorda offers
yachts and boats moored here from all ideal for families as the waters are calm, cocktail bar. At the harbour you will find wonderful scenery and some fantastic
around the world. There are amusements plus you will find a good array of bars, some of the best restaurants which serve walking trails.
and a bowling alley located just at the shops and restaurants as well as jet skis fresh fish and seafood which is still caught
entrance and a small shopping centre with for hire. by local fishermen. This is also the home
souvenir shops, clothes and perfumeries. of a number of festivals where you will
There is also a smaller version of the hear traditional salsa music and local wine
Teguise market held each Wednesday and will be served. Also there is a golf course
Saturday selling handcrafted ceramics and in Tias, just outside Puerto Carmen that
local produce typical of Lanzarote. opened relatively recently.
24 25Matagorda
Useful Information
Matagorda Useful Information
A quiet relaxed resort found about 2km from busy Puerto del Language
Carmen, Matagorda is an idyllic holiday base offering a peaceful Spanish
ambience. Its fine sandy beach is within easy reach of the main Currency
areas by bus, taxi Euro
or foot.
International dialling code
Matagorda has a small commercial centre
+34
with shops, bars and a supermarket
overlooking the sea. Emergency Services
A flat area is ideal for cycling the 112
uninterrupted coastal walkway passing
Time
the airport, an unspoilt sandy beach, local
Same as UK
areas with seaside tapas bars and finally
ending in the capital of Arrecife. Electricity
220 AC - travellers from the UK will need a two-pin plug adaptor.
Puerto Calero Opening Hours for Shops
Most large shopping centres and department stores open from 10:00 - 22:00 while
smaller shops generally run from 10:00 - 14:00 and then from 17:00 - 23:00.
A select marina harbouring yachts, speed boats and fishing boats
found in the next bay after Puerto del Carmen. Take a boat taxi,
walk along the coast or drive for
Overlooked by a selection of restaurants,
an Irish Bar, perfume shops and gift shops.
International cuisine from Thai fusion,
tapas, Italian and fish restaurants line the
perfect view to enjoy a relaxed afternoon
lunch in the sunshine or dine at night when
the twinkling lights set the mood.
Professional fishing boat trips await the
discerning fisherman wanting to reel in a
marlin or shark.
A catamaran cruise sets sail from here
each day in search of dolphins near the
Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this
Papagayo beaches in the south – enjoy publication Villa Plus cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions and this holiday guide does not form
swimming, snorkelling and a meal served part of our contract with you.
on board taking in the sunset and look Restaurant recommendations have been made by past clients and on occasions restaurants close or change
hands and therefore we are unable to guarantee quality or availability.
foward to a cooling refreshment back at
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