Personal Safety:
Crime is relatively low in Lanzarote, even in Arrecife.
Business Hours:
Offices, post offices and the most of shops are open Monday Friday from 9.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00 (after Siesta), and Saturdays from 9.00-13.00.
Tips (propinas in Spanish): are not mandatory but are always appreciated, but be sure that you have had good service before you tip. Usually it's 5-10% on top of the bill.
Electricity: 220 volts; plugs are 2 rounded pin. UK/USA visitors should bring adapters.
Tourist Information Offices:
- Arrecife:
Av. Generalissimo Franco, 6
Tel. 928 811 762
Open Times: Monday-Friday: 9.00-13.00/17.30-19.30; Saturdays: 9.00-13.00
- Puerto del Carmen:
Av. De las Playas
Tel. 928 513 351
Open Times: Monday-Friday 9.00-13.00/17.30-19.30; Saturdays: 9.00-13.00
- Playa Blanca:
Near the Ferry Terminal
Tel. 928 517 794
Open Times: Monday-Friday 10.00-18.00
Health:
- There is no malaria or mosquitoes
- No vaccinations are necessary, unless you come from a country with smallpox, typhoid or yellow fever
- Certain medical treatment is allowed
- Just in case, bring your European Health Insurance Card
Duty-Free Shops allowance:
- 1l of spirits
- 2l of fortified wine
- 2l of table wine
- 200 cigarettes / 50 cigars
- 60cc of perfume / 250cc of eau de toilette
- gifts up to £145
