Lanzarote Services

Weather

Summer temperatures 25-30C, Winter 20 – 25C.
Daily summer sunshine 10hr – 11hrs – Winter 7hrs – 8hrs

Medical Insurance for Tourist

If you do not travel with a pre paid Medical Insurance certificate then please ensure that you bring your E111. The E111 form was replaced in January 2006 by the European Health Insurance Card. (EHIC). This card entitles British Citizens to the same level of health treatment when travelling within the EU as they would expect to receive in the UK.
To obtain an EHIC go to the NHS website at https:/www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/home.do or telephone 0845 606 2030 before travelling as the card must be shown if you require medical treatment.

MEDICAL DOCTORS in Puerto Del Carmen

Telephone 928 514 274
The British Surgery of Lanzarotecomes highly recommended. The British Surgery has provided medical assistance on Lanzarote for British Tourists since 1991.
24 hour medical service
FREEPHONE 900 811 555 for Ambulance / Advice / Hotel Visits

English Speaking Doctors & Staff
Ambulance Service for hospital emergencies
Freephone telephone number within Spain Drop in Surgery
Easy Liaison with your UK GP
Professional treatment
Experience with the N.H.S.
Located opposite San Antonio Hotel and opposite McDonalds

IMPORTANT!
Sunburnt? Aloe Vera 100% or ask your chemist for Flamazine Cream. (Approx 4€)

The Lanzarote sun is dangerous especially for young children. Don’t wait until you are burnt take care with high factor sun block. (They are cheaper to buy here and we have a great choice). Even when it is overcast the sun’s rays will still burn your skin and Lanzarote is a windy island and this often makes the sun burn your skin faster. Be safe, sun block and take it slowly.

Pharmacies / Chemists are easily spotted as most have large green cross flashing signs outside. There is always a duty pharmacy open 24 / 7. Tel 900 811 555 (Emergency number).

Banks

Open Monday to Friday from 08.30 – 14.00. Cash points are programmable to English.

Currency

Euro. €. Bureau de change offices located in all three main towns as well as the Capital, Arrecife.
You will require your passport to make a currency exchange. Some shops also offer exchange but please be careful to check rates and commission payable.

Shops

Electrical goods are less expensive here but please check very carefully when making a purchase as these goods are the most likely to be counterfeit. We recommend Charlies Perfumeria in Puerto del Carmen or Visanta further along the main strip. They have both been in business on the island for many years and are approved retailers. You will be asked to produce your Passport every time you make a purchase with a Credit Card.

Perfumes, cosmetics and leather goods are much cheaper than on the mainland and also than those sold at the airport. Cigarettes and tobacco and alcohol are very cheap in the wholesale shops or supermarkets but please note Duty Free Allowances.

Duty Free Allowance

200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g smoking tobacco;

2L sparkling wine and 2L of any other wine.

1L spirits over 22% or 2L spirits under 22%

60mL perfume, 250mL eau de toilette

£145 worth of other goods including gifts and souvenirs.

Schools

If you are thinking of emigrating to Lanzarote and have school age children there are many choices for their education on the island. If they are young or speak Spanish fluently then they would be able to attend one of the many excellent Spanish schools indeed it would probably be to their advantage.
If, however you would prefer them to go to an English teaching school there are some good private ones on island. The pupils will be multi racial but the curriculum will be based on the English teaching system. The costs are not prohibitive especially if you have been sending your child to and English fee paying school they are low in comparison. The holidays are long, three months during the summer but no half terms. The days are short from around 9.30am to 3.30pm.
TIP. Shop around and ask for personal opinions from parents already sending their children.

Pets

First & foremost it is important to know that shipping your pet aboard is an expensive business. The dog or cat will require a host of inoculations and certification for entering into a foreign country and Lanzarote is no exception. Please also consider the pet’s temperament as it is a stressful experience and one which some animals will not tolerate lightly.
There are many good companies who specialize in pet shipping around the world so check the web to find the one which suits both you and your pet best.
Once here there are some wonderful veterinary surgeons who will take the greatest of care of your pet and at a lower cost than you may have been used to in the UK.
In recent years the welfare of the island’s Cats & Dogs has been given greater consideration, however, there are still many distressing sights of dogs tied up in the midday sun or worse, wandering the countryside without a home. The island animal charity does a fantastic job in caring for these less fortunate animals so please support our registered charity www.sara-lanzarote.eu

Animal Freight – www.petair.com

Reliable Builders

L.A. CONSTRUCTION,REFPRO S.L

25 years experience in:

Tiling
Pergolas
Terraces
Plumbing
Extensions
New kitchens
New bathrooms
Total renovations
Pool refurbishments
Rewiring with “Boletin”
Painting: interior & exterior
Aluminium windows & doors
Roof repairs & waterproofing
5 year guarantee on all labour

For your no obligation quote, please call us on: 0034 607 432 459

LAREFPRO S.L.
La Agencia Reformas y Propiedades
Avenida del Mar, 28 – Urb. Playa Bastian
35508 Costa Teguise – Lanzarote.
T: 0034 928 590 928 E: info@inmolanz.com

Carnival

Held once a year and probably the most looked forward to event in the Lanzarote calendar! The parade travels along the Puerto Del Carmen seafront and winds its way down to the old harbour, a journey which can take several hours to pass! Once in the harbour the event turns into an all night party with music and drinking into the early hours. Lively, colorful and exciting.
Usually held in February but dates vary.

Stamps

Available generally speaking wherever postcards are sold. ie; supermarkets, bazaars etc.

Telephone Codes

To dial out to the UK or Ireland prefix the telephone number with 0034 or for Eire 00353

The Anglican Church in Lanzarote.

Our aim is to serve the English speaking residents and visitors to the island and to support the developing congregation in Fuerteventura. We are a church with a mission as we seek to further God’s Kingdom on our islands. Whether you are a long-term or new resident, regular visitor, or simply here on holiday, you can be assured of a warm welcome at our services and events. We look forward to meeting you. If you need any more information, please feel free to contact me or any one of the other church officers. Enjoy surfing our website www.lanzarotechurch.com

Useful Telephone Numbers

Emergency Services
Police Fire Ambulance 112
Consulates
UK 0034 928 262 508 Ireland 0034 928 815 262
Credit Card Services
Amex: 0034 902 375 637 Visa Mastercard: 0034 902 192 100 Eurocard: 0034 915 196 000

Tourist Offices

Costa Teguise 928 592 542
Playa Blanca 928 517 794
Tias 928 513 351
Pto Del Carmen 928 515 337