Arrecife Travel Guide
Spain
Arrecife is a city of 59,127 people on Lanzarote, in Spain’s Canary Islands. It is the island’s main urban centre and sits on the eastern coast, making it a practical base for exploring the surrounding coastline.
Most visitors arrive via Lanzarote Airport, also known as ACE. The nearest beach is Playa del Reducto, 0.8 kilometres from the city, with Castle Beach at 1.2 kilometres and El Cable at 2.2 kilometres. Other nearby options include La Arena, Playa de la Concha, Barlovento, Honda and Ensenada de las Caletas.
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Weather in Arrecife
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Know before you go
Pays in EUR
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +34
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Spain for good service but is not obligatory. Locals may round up slightly or leave a small amount.
Best time to visit Arrecife
Jan
20°1Feb
20°3Mar
22°5Apr
23°2May
23°3Jun
25°1Jul
26°0Aug
28°1Sep
26°1Oct
26°2Nov
24°3Dec
21°2Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Arrecife
Playa del Reducto
0.8 km away
Castle Beach
1.2 km away
El Cable
2.2 km away
La Arena
2.5 km away
Playa de la Concha
2.9 km away
Barlovento
3.4 km away
Honda
4.1 km away
Ensenada de las Caletas
4.2 km away
Things to do in Arrecife
Arrecife Port
historic site
2.7 km
Fundacion Cesar Manrique
art museum
4.2 km
Museo Internacional de Arte Contemporaneo
contemporary art museum
2.2 km
Castillo de San Gabriel
castle
1.2 km
Parque Jose Ramirez Cerda
park
1 km
Parque Temático
park
1.1 km
El Cable
monument
1.5 km
Parque Islas Canarias
park
0.9 km
Getting there
Lanzarote Airport · 5.5 km
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