Events, local discoveries and useful stories for your time here.
Arrecife is the capital of Lanzarote, a real working port city rather than a holiday resort, where the island's everyday life happens. It's worth more time than it usually gets: the Charco de San Ginés, a tidal lagoon ringed with old fishermen's houses and bars, sits right in the centre, and the seafront takes in two small castles and the artist César Manrique's influence all over town. The town beach, El Reducto, is a fine stretch of sand within walking distance.
Summer brings the Lava Live Festival over a July weekend, while the tourist and artisan market is the spot for local crafts. Here's what's on while you're here.
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Every Saturday morning the old town fills with stalls of Lanzarote crafts and local farm produce around Plaza de Las Pal
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Lanzarote's biggest open-air music festival returns to Arrecife for its July weekend, with Juan Luis Guerra and Ana Mena
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29 Sep · San Miguel de Abona
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