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Attractions
In recognition of the contribution that tourism makes to the island's economy, it is not surprising to find that the
Tourism Board de Lanzarote have offices in the area at:
Oficina de Turismo de Puerto del Carmen
Avenida de Las Playas, s/n
35510
Puerto del Carmen
Tias
Telephone: +34 928 515 337
Fax: +34 928 515 337
Email: puertodelcarmen@cabildodelanzarote.com
and as with other resorts on the island, these local offices are then supported by the Central Department of
Tourism in Arrecife:
Tourism Board de Lanzarote
Blas Cabrera Felipe, s/n
35500
Arrecife
Lanzarote
Telephone: +34 928 811 762
Fax: +34 928 800 080
Email: info@turismolanzarote.com
It goes without saying that the staff in both of these offices are always very knowledgeable, and provide a very useful contact point for the latest information about events and activities in the area.
As we have already briefly mentioned as part of our General Introduction Pages, the village of Conil is only around
15 minutes away by car from the El Megacentro and Deiland shopping centre, which in recent years
has become a favorite shopping and leisure area for the local population.
Centro Commercial Deiland is built over 3 floors and covers an area of 28,000m2 with additional free car parking
for 800 cars. Once inside you'll find shops, restaurants, cafés, along with a multiplex cinema and bowling alley.
For more information their contact details are:
Deiland Centro Commercial
Calle Chimidas 20
35509
Playa Honda
Lanzarote
Email: info@deilandplaza.com
Web site: www.deilandplaza.com
Although the village of Conil has few, if any tourist attractions of its own, which for some people may be an attraction
in itself, it is however conveniently located as a base from which to explore the attractions of southern Lanzarote. One
such attraction that may appeal is the Canarian Cetacean Museum, which is housed in the former dry dock facilities
of Puerto Calero. Before you ask, a cetacean is any member of the group of marine mammals that includes whales, dolphins and
porpoises. The museum is run by The Association for the Study of Cetaceans in the Canary Archipelago, which is often abbreviated
to "Secac", and represents the results of over 20 years worth of research into the whales and dolphins of the Canary Islands.
With the aid of images, sound, life-size replicas and various skeletons, visitors are able to experience at first hand
the characteristics and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. The museum is fully accessible for disabled visitors and
explanations and details of the exhibits are given in three languages. The museum is open seven days a week from around
11:00am each day and contact details for more information and bookings are:
Canarian Cetacean Museum
Edificio Antiguo Varadero
1st Planta Local 11
3571
Urb Puerto Calero
Lanzarote
Telephone: +34 928 849 560
Fax: + 34 928 849 561
Email: info@cetaceos.org
Web site: www.cetaceos.org
Overall south of the island is home to some of the most widely visited natural attractions on Lanzarote. The most impressive, in our view at least, is undoubtedly the cliffs of Los Hervideros, otherwise known as "The Boiling Pans". These are a series of caves and blow holes that have been eroded into a former lava flows since the last eruption. As the Atlantic waves crash into these caves, mountains of white surf are produced, giving the appearance of boiling water. This is certainly one place on Lanzarote that swimming is not recommended at any time.
Another less spectacular feature is the green lagoon at El Golfo. This is a semi-circular volcanic crater that has filled with sea water, in which algae has grown giving it a highly distinctive green colour.
Certainly worth a mention here is the Rancho Texas park on the outskirt of Puerto del Carmen, which is the
recreation of the American wild west complete with cowboys, indians, wig wams, buffalo, crocodiles and many other exotic animals.
Overall the park took over 5 years to create and now covers an area of some 50,000 m².
As you enter the attraction you are met by Sofia, who is a huge owl with piercing yellow eyes, and with whom you
will undoubtedly be photographed with. During the day you can lose the children for hours whilst they play in
the Indian village or pan for gold amongst the waters of the goldmine water wheel, although be sure to reserve
their seats for the eagle, crocodile and parrot shows that also take place at regular intervals throughout the
day. In keeping with their western theme, the park also has its own riding stables where absolute novices
can safely enjoy a short horseback ride, and more experienced riders can undertake a 1/2 day trek down
to the beach. During the evening and after the main park closes for the day, their Country and Western
themed nights are also a very popular attraction where the whole family can party the night away.
Their own professional entertainment team will endeavour to keep everyone entertained with a combination
of live music and line dancing along with special entertainment for the children. Central to the evening is always
their "eat as much as you can" American style BBQ complete with beer, sangria or soft drinks all included
within the entrance price. Entrance to the park is quite reasonable at around 14€ for adults and 9€ for children,
although for those visitors staying in one of their 10 specially designed lodges on site daily entrance is of course
free. Contact details for more information and bookings is:
Rancho Texas Lanzarote
Calle Noruega s/n
Puerto del Carmen
35510
Tias
Telephone: +34 928 841 286
Fax: +34 928 515 563
Email: info@ranchotexaslanzarote.com
Web site: www.ranchotexaslanzarote.com
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