Arrecife
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Arrecife (/ˌærəˈsiːfeɪ/; Spanish pronunciation: [areˈsife]) is a city and municipality in the Canary Islands (Spain) situated in the centre-east of the island of Lanzarote, of which it has been the capital since 1852. The city owes its name to the rock reef ('Arrecife' is Spanish for 'reef') which covers the beach located in the city. The city also gives its name to the nearby Arrecife Airport.
Charts
See Canary Islands.
Weather
See Canary Islands.
Passages
Islands
- Islote de Fermina
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are many reefs near the anchorage. The approach to the marina is clear, as long as you follow the buoys.
Entrance
Arrecife is a port of entry for Canary Islands. For details see Entrance: Canary Islands.
Berthing
The options here are either the marina or to anchor off.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Marina Lanzarote
Full service marina with 400 berths in floating pontoons for boats from 4 to 40 m long. 300 slips reserved for visitors. Water, electricity, showers, toilets, laundy (self service), WiFi, fuel station. Pontoons are locked. Chandlery, Camping Gaz , travelift (100 T), repairs (sailing, rigging, electronics, welding and mechanics, fiber, etc).
- [email protected]; Tel: +34 (928) 663 263; VHF channel 09
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Anchorages
Puerto de Arrecife
This anchorage is secure with NE winds but is exposed to the W and S winds.
Caution: Wath the depth.
Warning: Dingytheft were reported in 2018.Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | In the marina |
| Electricity | In the marina |
| Toilets | In the marina |
| Showers | In the marina |
| Laundry | In the marina |
| Garbage | Buns in the marina |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Station in the marina |
| Bottled gas | In the marina |
| Chandlers | In the marina |
| Services | |
| Repairs | In the marina |
| Internet | WiFi in the marina |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | In the town |
Provisioning
Supermarkets in the town.
Eating out
Many good resturants in town.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Canaries.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Arrecife and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) August, 2018 --Istioploos
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