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Isla de Lanzarote Arreceffi
Posted: Thu October 16, 2008 10:43 PM UTC
Hi
I am going to lanzarote in a weeks time for the 4th time. We have done most of the island except for Arreceffi.
We will be staying in a villa near Playa Blanca as we like the peace and quiet coupled with a private pool.
I was wondering if anyone could recommend anywhere in Arreceffi that may be worth visiting or anywhere else on the island that is off the beaten track.
Thanks
screamfish
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Isla de Lanzarote Re: Arreceffi
Posted: Fri October 17, 2008 06:23 AM UTC
Hello,

If you like walking, I have described 3 walks in my off the beaten track tips that you might do. A walk to two volcanoes, to a deserted beach and a walk from Yaiza to Femes: http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/6117e/40883/6/

Suncream and good shoes recommended...

If you do not like walking, did you already see Guinate Tropical Park? http://www.guinatepark.com/

Cheers,
Dennis

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Isla de Lanzarote Re: Arreceffi
Posted: Fri October 17, 2008 09:54 AM UTC
If you visit Arrecife, a must is the Gran Hotel which is situated on the coast with panoramic views of the capital, also try Castillo San Gabriel and Castillo San Jose. www.lanzaroteguidebook.com/arrecife.

You have visited the island before so may have already discovered Cesar Manrigue, if not you should visit his Foundation in Tahiche , which was originally his home before his death.

A Trip to the Isle de Graciosa by ferry from Orzola is a chance to see a small community and the opportunity to experience fantastic beaches. You can also get great views back to Lanzarote across to Mirador del Rio.

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Isla de Lanzarote Re: Arreceffi
Posted: Fri October 17, 2008 11:39 AM UTC
Arreceffi is not very big and the small fort and harbour area can be explored quite quickly.
We stayed in Matagorda, Puerto Del Carmen, and walked from there, past the airport perimeter fence (with the planes flying a few feet above us!) to Arreciffe. It was a quite a long coastal walk so we used the bus to get back.
It might be worth considering doing that walk as well as visiting the town itself.
Puerto Del Carmen (as I am sure you know) is a bustling, lively resort but where we stayed was fairly quiet and peaceful. The evenings around the harbour area were both lively and relaxing.

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Isla de Lanzarote Re: Arreceffi
Posted: Fri October 17, 2008 02:04 PM UTC
Arrecife, has lovely beach also the Castillo de San Gabriel,which is a fortress.
My favorite place is the Cactus Gardens, one of Manrique's design.

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Isla de Lanzarote Re: Arreceffi
Posted: Wed October 22, 2008 06:44 PM UTC
Many thanks for all your replies, much appreciated.

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