Arrecife
Spain · Canary IslandsES
City in Canary Islands, Spain
Arrecife is the capital city and a municipality of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, Spain. It was made the island's capital in 1852. The city owes its name to the rock reef which covers its local beach. It also gives its name to the nearby Arrecife Airport. By 2025, the population of the municipality was 70,265, and the population of the city was 52,079.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 70,811
- Coordinates
- 28.963, -13.548
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Canary
- Elevation
- 20 m
Overview of Arrecife
Arrecife is the kind of mid-sized city you find in Canary Islands, Spain. Around 70,811 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around water sports and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Arrecife
Water Sports in Arrecife
(1)Our data lists Windsurfing as water sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Arrecife.
Best time to visit Arrecife
June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
Reach Arrecife by regional transport from the nearest hub in Canary Islands; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Atlantic/Canary.
Similar destinations
Places near Arrecife that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arrecife known for?
- Arrecife, in Canary Islands, Spain, is best known for water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 70,811 residents.
- What can you do in Arrecife?
- Recorded activities in Arrecife include Windsurfing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Arrecife?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is Arrecife located?
- Arrecife is located in Canary Islands, Spain. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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