Arrecife
Lanzarote
Arrecife
is the capital of Lanzarote and also the seat of the islands government.
Lanzarotes international airport is also located in Arrecife. The town
has grown up around the harbour which one of the closest harbours to
the African coast.
If
you want an alternative to lying on the beach during your holiday in
Lanzarote Arrecife is well worth a visit, the town has two castles San
Gabriel castle which houses an archaeological museum and the San José
castle which has been restored in recent years and is now home to the
Contemporary Art Museum.
A
good selection of hotels and apartments are available in Arrecife which
is ideal for a base to explore the rest of the island of Lanzarote.