Isla de Lanzarote Travel Forum

Hi,

Can anyone give me some names of good restaurants in puerto del carmen. I am going to lanzarote in June and so any information would be great. Also what the shopping is like!!

Thanks

Hi,

I will be going to this part of Lanzarote in June, does anyone know what the weather will be like?
Also, has anyone stayed in the apartments and if so, what were they like??

Has anyone stayed in these appartments and what did you think?

Our cruise boat gets to Lanzarote and we have a day to explore...following the forum and it sounds like the best idea is to rent my own car and get around...

1) Definitely plan to do the Timanfaya National Park the first thing in the morning? Any suggestions on how to do the camel ride? Is it an option between the bus tour or the camel ride?

2) Sounds like there is a lot more to do and I am a little confused as to how much I can accomplish in one day...It would be helpful if someone can suggest an itinerary that they think is manageable and covers most of the important sites...

3) Should I book a rental car ahead of time or are they easily available from the port?

thanks,

I will be arriving in Lanzarote by cruise ship on 6 Dec 08 and would like to know where the most convenient location would be to rent a car from. Do any car rental companies have availability for pick up by van where the cruise ships dock?

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

what is the taxi price for this 33 km ? is it possible to do this conection by public bus ?

Having checked the temperatures online it seems that it will be fairly warm in September - can anyone tell me if there are a lot of mossies - they love me and I want to be prepared (well prepared) for the little blighters.

Barb

Hi,
I am a wheelchair user and I wondered if anyone can tell me if Costa Teguise is wheelchair friendly. I will be staying at Los Zocos - has anyone any information about this hotel (good or bad)
Thank you

Barb

Hello

I was wondering if anyone can help me. My boyfiend and i have booked costa teguise in october we are both 21 and enjoy both a relaxing holiday through the day but something a little more lively on a night.

Last year we went to puerto del carmen, this was good and good nightlife but we fancied a change this year.

We have friends going to puerto del carmen at the same time and wondered how much it is in a taxi from teguise to carmen and how long it takes? Is it cheaper to get the bus and make a day of it?

Also is there any good trips out...zoo's, boat trips etc?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Hi all, I have just booked Puerto Del Carmen for the 2nd week in August, we are staying at the Lanzarote Apartments. can any one give me any info on these as I am travelling with a 4 year old - Is there a hair dryer does the Tv have a cartoon channel any info would be greatly appreciated

Kim

hi i am wanting to get from puorto del carmen to the teguise market on a sunday what is the best way of getting there without having a car and how long does it take thanks Tim

hi we arrive lateish on sunday 11th may about 10pm will there be any restraunts or fast food places to eat at that time we are staying at the playa club apartments near the strip, so directions to these places would be most helpful.also will there be any supermarkets open at this time

Is there a store called Stradivarius at the shopping center??

We were here in Feb '08 and liked it so much we are coming back again in Mid April! How lively will it be?

Had a bad experience driving in mainland spain, can anyone let me know if driving on lanzarote is ok.

Hi,

Im planning a trip to lanzarote in the next 2 weeks...I'm looking for a 5 star hotel in a good area i.e restaurants, shops etc thats on the beach. Any ideas??

Thanks for your help!

As you may know the rate for the pound v euro is terrible! (1.29euro=£1)
Would be better if I were to bring sterling and change to euro when I get there next week?
Regards.

Hi all
Been to Lanzarote a few times but this time we haven"t booked our transfares how much will a taxi cost from the airport to Costa Tequise(Hotetur Puerto Tahiche)also has anybody stayed in the hotel any info would be great.Also how much is the ferry to Fortafenture and what are the times of sailing.
Thanx Michelle

Hi,

me and my husband are looking for some winter sunshine and thought of Lanzarote.
we have never been to Canary Islands before, could somebody please let me know what is it like?
what is the weather like at the beginning of February? we are looking for somewhere we can swim and get some tan.
also we dont like places which are really touristy, is there anywhere to stay without being surrounded by loads of english families with kids or wild party -goers?
thank you so much for all your advice!

Kat

I am going to Isla Graciosa in Jan and looking for a self-catering apartment for a couple of weeks, I can't seem to get any response from the couple of places online, any other ideas, we need it for two people and affordable!!!

Hello,
I'm going to spend a few days at Lanzarote in December.
I read, that at Fuerteventura is windy weather (it was the reason, that I resigned this destination) and I wonder wheter at Lanzarote is the same.
Have you any experiences about it?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Cheers! Agata

We're planning to head over to Lanzarote for a day, and I'm trying to figure out realistically what I can fit in a day (and what's really worth seeing). Is this a reasonable itinerary? Is there something we should add or omit?

Rent a car in the morning, and drive from Arrecife over through the vineyards at La Gerķa (perhaps sample the wine?) then up to Timanfaya. See the volcanic demonstrations, follow the Ruta de los Volcanes, and possibly do the camel ride. Have lunch at El Diabolo with the volcanic grill (this sounds cool - is it?).

In the afternoon, drive over to Teguise and take the scenic road up to Harķa. From there, head over to Jameos del Agua.

So, is that crazy? Any idea how long each section would take?

Has anyone ever stayed here? If so, can you tell me some info and if you have any pics can you send me a private e-mail? Thanks :)

Hi we are thinking of returning to lanzarote this october previously stayed at lanzarote princess few years back and just want a nice hotel for a 7 to 10 night stay in the sun with good facilities & nice food & perhaps good entertainment. we saw some reasonably good deals for the Rubicon which i know is an older hotel but has some regular return visitors.

so just wondered if anyone has been & what they thought about it & any tips if we booked up to go. thanks a lot Jane (feag)

HI,
Ill be travelling around the island a bit, for slightly over a week. I have a weeks accommodation organised but will have to add on some extra nights. Are there hostels or budget hotels on the island? Preferably in a nice area?
Thanks!

Does anyone know the start date of the fiesta? Hope I havenet missed it.

Hi, I am going to Lanzarote for my Holiday's staying in Playa Blanca in the South of the Island.

Is there any Gay bars, cafe or clubs near to here? I know of the ones in P.D.C. in the CC Atlantico, but wanted to know if anyone had any local knowledge of Gay or Gay friendly bars near by, where do the Islands gay's socialise?

Any help or advice?

Many Thanks, Dave

Hi,

Does anyone know the current price of cigarettes and rolling tobacco in Lanzarote please? Friend of mine going next week, he thought they sometimes put the prices up in the busy months.

Thanks,

What is Carnival like in Lanzarote? Anyone been? Worth going? I guess it does not compare to Gran Canaria and Tenerife but, having been to both before, I would like to try a different island next year. Any feedback appreciated.