Practical information about Lanzarote

Practical information of Lanzarote

As  Canarian Transfer we are expert in transfer and excursions in Lanzarote and Gran Canaria. Before travelling to a destination, it’s necessary to get information about essentials topics. For this reason, we provide you the most relevant information about Lanzarote.

Where is Lanzarote

Lanzarote is an island belonging to the Canarian archipelago, by the Atlantic Ocean. It’s the most oriental island, situated at a distance of 140 Km from the African coast and from  1000 Km from the de Iberian Peninsula.

It belongs to the province of Las Palmas and its capital is Arrecife.

Language of Lanzarote

In Lanzarote the main language is spanish.  Of course, for the number of tourists, it is easy also to meet people who speaks english, german o french.

Currency of Lanzarote

Lanzarote belongs to Spain, where the official currency is  Euro (€). 

Religion of Lanzarote

The main religion in Lanzarote is the  Catholic ones.

Electricity in Lanzarote

This is one among the practical information about Lanzarote, to keep in mind before planning a visit to the island.

The voltage in Spain is 230V and the frequency 50 Hz. The plugs and the pegs are of type F, valid also for type C.

If in your country you usually use an other type of plug or voltage, please don’t forget to bring your adaptor.

Climate of Lanzarote

One of the things that convince people to stay in Lanzarote, in addition to its hospitality and wonderful views, it is withot doubts its climate.

If we talk about the temperatures of the island we can define Lanzarote as subtropical climate. Its temperatures are quite stable all the year long, with an average of aproximately 20,9ºC. If we consider also that the difference of the temperatures between day and night is very low, this makes Lanzarote a climate paradise.

If we talk about rainfall, Lanzarote has a dry and subdesert climate.  
In 2018 there were 78 days of rain, and 142.7 mm of rainfall accumulated.

Sanitary conditions in Lanzarote

Lanzarote, as the rest of Spain, count with excelent sanitary infrastructures, public and private.

For travellers of EU, is suggested to bring the european sanitary card, so that it’s possible to be attended by a doctor.

If not, the alternative is to buy a good insurance with a complete coverage, before leaving.

The General Hospital of Lanzarote is in Arrecife.  Even if the main touristic centers of the island, have medical centers. In the public hospitals and is some medical centers there is also an interpreter.

Along the entire island, the tourist can find pharmacies where he can buy the necessary products. You can recognize them for the green cross.. You can verify which is the pharmacy on duty  through a  cartel indicating the open pharmacies, according to the day.

To travel to Lanzarote no vax are needed and there are no sanitary risks.  

These are some of the most important aspects to keep in mind bedore coming to Lanzarote. We hope these practical information will be usfeful. 

And if you want to have a perfect stay, buy your transfer  and  your favourite excursions with Canarian Transfer. Enjoy with us an unforgettable trip!