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| Lanzarote, the tranquil island, as it is known by the Spanish, has remained a perfect idyllic island in the sun with little tourist exploitation and high-rise buildings. It is only in the last few decades that the landscape is beginning to show signs of modern development, but it is still a lovely place where visitors can find the peaceful lifestyle for which it is famed. |
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Arrecife - The capital of Lanzarote, Arrecife, has a population of only 3,000 and is located on the eastern coast of the island. Beyond having the finest museum of the Canaries, the little town does not have much to offer, but its surfeit of accommodations makes it a good base for exploring the rest of the island.
Puerto Del Carmen - Again, not one of Lanzarote's most spectacular towns, although it is the biggest tourist resort of the island, Puerto del Carmen is more a scuba diver's destination with the offshore reef offering some of the best diving of the island.
Teguise - This is one of the prettiest places in Lanzarote, with a 16th century castle, the Castillo Santa Barbara, and some of the finest cuisine in the Canary Islands, for which it is famous. Anyone visiting Lanzarote would do well to spend a few days in Teguise.
Cesar Manrique - The visionary artist, Cesar Manrique was instrumental in getting the government to ban billboards and high-rise buildings, leaving the skyline of Arrecife as natural as possible. He also designed many of the buildings that are dotted about the island. They are epitomised by simple stone walls that incorporate the natural environment and create a sense of harmony, co-existing with nature, rather than standing in clashing dominance.
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The typical Canarian cuisine is a blend of Guanche, Spanish, and Latin American food, with bananas and 'gofio', a grain staple playing leading role in menus.
Pizzerias and cheap restaurants abound in Arrecife, and finding a quiet place frequented by the locals is easy and worthwhile. |
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Castillo de San Jose Restaurant & Bar - Located in Arrecife, this beautiful place situated below the modern art museum, just out of town, is an attraction in itself. Built into the castle's lines and made almost entirely out of glass it is worth visiting both for the view it provides and to appreciate the beauty of its design.
El Diablo - Located in the Parque Nacional de Timanfaya, designed by Cesar Manrique, this restaurant utilizes the heat of the volcano to fire its grill. From the dining room, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains and the sea. |
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The street - C. Jose Antonio Ribera is filled with small, lively bars and restaurants, which are packed with young locals, and pub-crawling expats, and provide most of the nightly entertainment in Arrecife.
El Convento - C. Jose Antonio Ribera, 76. There is very little religious zeal in this bar, but whole lot of spirits... and beers. Crowds pack out El Convento and it is one of the most popular venues on the island.
Goa Goa Bar - Also located on C. Jose Antonio Ribera, this is where the tanned and gorgeous crowd meet to check each other out.
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| Powerhouse Rock Bar - by Johnny Benjani from United Kingdom - 2007-10-12 | | Playa Blanca's and Lanzarote's only true rock bar , true metal heaven! Check out the awesome METALHEAD playing at least 2 nights a week there. |
| WAX Bar - by Chrischi Rehborn from United Kingdom - 2007-12-19 | | A great bar just up from the beach ... this is where all of the young locals (reps etc.) meet and so there is always a nice vibe here! With free wi-fi as well it was great for me to keep in touch with my mates whilst I was away! |
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| Parque Nacional de Timanfaya - The Fire Mountains, as Lanzarote's national park is known, continues to erupt and the landscape is a barren expanse of solidified blackened lava and copper 'hornitos' (mud volcanoes), resembling some strange lunar vista. |
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