Sightseeing in Lanzarote - what to see. Complete travel guide

Lanzarote Arrecife Castillo de San Gabriel 1. Currency exchange is most profitable in specialized exchange offices, which exist in all major cities of the island. You have to pay attention not only to the exchange rate, but also to the commission charged, as it may be up to 15% of the convertible sum. In every city you can find exchangers marked ‘no commission,’ which means that the fee won’t be charged.
2. It’s convenient to travel around the island by car. Local drivers differ with strict observance of traffic rules, so roads are pretty safe. It is also worth considering that while driving pedestrians crossing the road has to be taken into account, as they may appear at any place.
3. Phone booths, from which you can call anywhere in the world, are widespread. They accept special plastic cards or coins. Calls from phone near the hotel or directly from the hotel would be the most expensive.
4. Buses on the island are cruising from early morning till late at night. You can get by bus literally to every town and village. Locals are very responsive, so it’s always possible to beg for help and ask how to get to the object of interest. If the attraction is in walking distance, it’s quite possible that local residents will offer to show the way and help to get to the desired object.
5. It’s better to go shopping with local currency only; you have to have a sufficient amount of small value bills with you. Sellers in small souvenir shops and private stores mayn’t have change for a bill with big face value, and are reluctant to accept it because of the large number of fakes. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Vacationers are sure to remain vigilant in crowded places, as it is likely to become a victim of pickpockets. Going for a walk, don’t wear valuable jewelry and take documents and large sums of cash with you.
7. Tipping is customary to leave literally everywhere; an average tip is 10-15% of the total order. In taxi tip size is similar; you can also leave a small monetary reward for a maid at the hotel and any passer-by who offered a service.
Be sure to visit Teguise Market, one of the largest and most interesting on the island of Lanzarote. This is more than just a market, numerous craft workshops operate on its grounds where … Open
8. First-class cleanliness is maintained on local beaches, all beaches have high environmental specifications. In no case you should leave trash on the beach; for its utilization special boxes are dedicated.
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What to visit being in Lanzarote - unique sights

El Diablo Restaurant

From the series “The Most Exotic Restaurants in the World”
All guests can watch the cooking process, as well as a lot of incredible original photos. The author of the project of this unusual restaurant is the well-known designer Cesar Manrique. In order to make the restaurant comfortable for the visitors, it was decided to protect it against the volcanic heat with the help of basalt foundations. The unique restaurant does not need any additional electrical or thermal supply. Volcanic heat is all that its cooks need for cooking the specialties. … Read further

Tips for the cities around Lanzarote

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