Interesting facts about the vacation
Pharmacy - farmacía
You can recognize Spanish pharmacies by a green cross. Normal opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 16 p.m. to 19 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 13 p.m. If you need medication outside of these times, you will find a notice in every pharmacy with the address of the nearest emergency pharmacy. You can also get information from your hotel reception.
If you have taken out health insurance abroad, get a receipt for all medication, which you submit to the insurance company in Germany.
Doctor
Your international health insurance certificate is valid for all state health insurance doctors. We recommend the HOSPITEN private hospital in Puerto del Carmen, as German-speaking care is also guaranteed there. You can reach the clinic via your hotel reception or via the toll-free telephone number 900 707 777 (24-hour hotline). In the case of additional travel insurance, you are considered a private patient here, as well as in the day clinics of Dr. Skinny. You will find telephone numbers and addresses on the following pages. Contact your tour guide. She is happy to help you.
swimming in the sea
Bathing beaches on the east and south coast are mostly free of currents in normal wind conditions. However, strong undercurrents are to be expected on the north and west coasts. There are flags on many beaches to correctly assess the bathing weather
Red: bathing forbidden
Yellow: Bathing at your own risk
Green: ideal bathing conditions
Please also note the tides (ebb and flow)!
Banks and currency exchange
Banks are open Monday to Friday (except public holidays) from 9 a.m. to 14 p.m. in the summer months and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 13 p.m. in the winter months. Many have a CAJERO AUTOMATICO (cash machine) where you can withdraw money 24 hours a day with your debit or credit card. If you lose your debit or credit card, you should have it blocked immediately by telephone.
buses
The public buses are marked with the label ARRECIFE BUS / INTERCITY BUS. The target locations are shown in the windshield: Costa Teguise, Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen or Playa Blanca. The tickets are purchased from the driver on the bus. It is advisable to have change ready.
shopping
The Canary Islands enjoy a special status in the EU. Luxury items are accordingly cheaper. Please note the exact customs regulations. Basically, shopping in the capital Arrecife is cheaper. Here, however, you have to make sure that all shops are closed at lunchtime.
Opening hours: Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 16 p.m. to 20 p.m. Compare the prices! Electronic devices are not significantly cheaper in reputable shops than at home.
Filming and photography
The landscape and fauna of the island offer an endless variety of great motifs. Photography and filming is generally prohibited in the religious buildings of the Canary Islands. The same goes for military objects. Violations can result in fines and even imprisonment. Nothing is as fascinating as foreign cultures and faces, but please note that some people are very sensitive to cameras. Therefore, ask beforehand if you can take a picture and respect people's privacy. In most cases, you will be allowed to take pictures.
church service
Puerto del Carmen (Catholic church at the port), Saturdays at 17 p.m., Protestant (in German).
Playa Blanca (Catholic Church), every Sunday at 12 noon, Protestant (in German).
Choir: every Wednesday at 17pm at the Norwegian Seamen's Church in Puerto del Carmen.
You can attend Catholic services (in Spanish) in all churches on Lanzarote. In Puerto del Carmen (Catholic church in the old port), for example, on Saturdays at 20.30:11 p.m. and on Sundays at 19 a.m. and XNUMX p.m.
Internet
Most hotels have Internet connections or WiFi, and you sometimes have to pay a fee for using them. In some cafés, bars and restaurants you can use your own laptop / tablet to access the internet free of charge via WLAN (ask for the access code).
Consulates
Honorary Consul Lanzarote:
dr Roland Mager
Avenida de la Llegada / el Varadero, No 30
35580 Playa Blanca
Tel: (0034) 928 51 92 31
German Consulate Las Palmas (Gran Canaria):
C / Albareda 3-2 °
35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Phone: (0034) 928 49 18 80
Austrian Consulate Las Palmas (Gran Canaria):
Hotel Eugenia Victoria
Avenida de Gran Canaria 26
35100 Playa del Inglés
Phone: (0034) 928 76 25 00
Swiss Consulate Las Palmas (Gran Canaria):
Urbanization Bahía Feliz
Edificio de Oficinas, Local 1
35107 Tarajalillo Beach
Phone: (0034) 928 15 79 79
tap water
The tap water is treated by seawater desalination plants and has no drinking water quality. It is safe to use for showering, brushing your teeth or cooking. To drink, please buy the appropriate mineral water (agua con gas) or non-carbonated water (agua sin gas).
Nightlife & discos
Puerto del Carmen
Casino: Casino de Lanzarote, Avd. de Las Playas 12, open every day 20-4 h. Passport or ID must be shown upon entry. Young people under the age of 18 are not allowed to enter. There is a restaurant and a cafeteria as well as a show program.
Nightclubs/bars: All night owls will find a large selection of bars, pubs and nightclubs on the beach road in Puerto del Carmen. The latter open from 21.30 p.m., but it usually only gets busy after midnight. There are also numerous dance cafés and bars with live music such as the Harley Rock Café, the Ruta 66 or the Tropical. In the Centro Atlantico shopping center you will find a wide range of bars. In the port there is the beer pub Cerveceria San Miguel.
At the Costa Teguise The El Cojote disco and the Pueblo Marinero bar (with live music) are particularly recommended.
In Playa Blanca At the ferry port, the Rooftops Bar and Bar 34 Limones are worth a visit. The Café del Mar at the Marina Rubicon and the Mojito disco in the Hotel Princesa Yaiza are also recommended.
Parking
Parking bays marked in white: Free parking
Parking bays marked in blue: fee-based zone
Yellow lines: towing zone
Post
Post offices (Correos) can be found in every village.
Opening hours: Mon.-Fri. 8.30 a.m. - 14.30 p.m., Sat. 9.30 a.m. - 13 p.m.
Smaller post offices may deviate from these times.
Safety
We warn against pickpockets! Be sure to deposit your valuables in the safe, which you can rent at reception. Valuables are only insured there. Keep doors and windows closed when you leave your accommodation. In the event of theft, we recommend that the police take a report. It will help you register possible claims with your insurance company. Only one official translator is allowed to work with the police.
Sunbathing
Many guests misjudge the sun. Do not expect too many hours of sunshine in the first few days and use a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor, because the UV rays on the Canary Islands are stronger than on the mainland or the Balearic Islands. Even if you're not a big fan of hats, protect yourself with a hat! Sun loungers and parasols can be rented for a fee at almost every beach.
souvenirs
Would you like to bring something with you from Lanzarote to friends, "flower-makers" or "pet keepers"? The volcanic soap made in Lanzarote is a nice and light souvenir.
Sport
Golf: There is an 18-hole course in Costa Teguise and one in Puerto del Carmen above the hospital.
Mini golf: You can find it in various hotel complexes or, for example, in Puerto del Carmen opposite the Hotel VIK San Antonio.
Tennis: You can rent a court in many facilities even if you are not a guest of the hotel, for example in Puerto del Carmen Centro Deportivo Fariones.
Bowling: In the Deiland shopping center or in Puerto del Carmen near the Kontiki hotel.
Playground
Please do not let your children play unattended!
Taxi
Your hotel reception will be happy to call a taxi for you or you can hold a taxi on the street with a show of hands. Ask about the price before starting your journey so that there are no nasty surprises later. The prices are a little cheaper than in Germany, Austria and in
Switzerland.
Phone
Calls made from the hotel are generally more expensive than calls from public payphones.
Area codes of the countries:
Germany 0049, Austria 0043, Switzerland 0041, Netherlands 0031, Luxembourg 00352
Leave out the first O of your area code and then dial the number you want.
Tip
A tip is gladly accepted as a thank you for a good service. In restaurants you give about 10% of the invoice amount. Housekeeping, taxi drivers, guides, etc. tip at your discretion.
Traffic
Do you want to explore the endless beauties of Lanzarote on your own or experience the dreamlike landscape more intensely and individually? Please note the following traffic rules.
Maximum speeds (unless otherwise stated):
Within built-up areas: 40 km / h
Outside built-up areas: 90 km / h
In the Canary Islands, seat belts are compulsory and there is an absolute ban on cell phones in the car, although the fees for penalties are much higher than at home. The penalties for alcohol or drug offenses are particularly high. Please note that in these cases you will not have any insurance cover. There are many cyclists on Lanzarote - they have priority over cars.
Valuables
Keep valuables, passport and travel documents in a safe in the hotel. The hotel or the organizer assumes no liability for stolen objects or amounts of money that have not been kept in the safe.
