Arrecife Sands

“We often like to explore the idyllic beauty of this magical island then return early evening to its beating heart, to stroll along the vibrant beachfront amidst a melting pot of culture and nightlife”

Our exclusive, luxury 3 bedrooms beachfront apartment – centrally located on Arrecife seafront, the island´s capital. Arrecife Sands has been furnished to a very high standard and can comfortably sleep up to six guests.

Set on the main beach, Playa Reducto, the golden sand beach here is perfect for swimming, water sports and offers one of the best beaches on the island for SUP and snorkelling.

A car is not essential for stays at this holiday apartment, as all the amenities you will need are within walking distance. It is just a stone’s throw from the beach bars, restaurants, play/skate park, seafront promenade and a variety of shops.

Within a few minutes walk, you will find The 5 * Arrecife Gran Hotel & Spa. This is a lovely place to have coffee or dinner on the 17th-floor restaurant with views over the whole of Lanzarote.

If you wish to take advantage of a hire car to explore all that Lanzarote has to offer, there is a private parking bay in the basement. You have two entrances to the apartment, either by foot from the gated street promenade or via the electric gate garage. Guests have access to the apartment via the lift or internal staircase.

This beachfront apartment has been furnished to a very high standard in a chic, modern style. Floor to ceiling windows from the lounge area offers glorious views over the beach and bay. There is a comfortable leather sofa and a seating area for six guests with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and Fiber Optic WiFi internet connection. The lounge is open plan to the dining area which in turn leads out to the terrace. The spacious, fully equipped open-plan kitchen/breakfast bar has an oven/hob and all necessary small appliances. The outdoor laundry patio is also accessed from the kitchen, giving natural light.

The accommodation has three light and airy bedrooms – the spacious, luxury master suite has a 180cm wide 4 poster king-size bed, built-in wardrobes, floor to ceiling windows offering panoramic beach views, sofa area and a bathroom with walk-in shower, WC, bidet, hand basin and a hairdryer. Both twin rooms have a built-in wardrobe and the single beds can be made up as doubles. The second modern bathroom has easy access from the shared hallway.

NB – Air conditioning is rarely needed in Lanzarote due to a nice sea breeze. On this apartment, it is an optional extra, charged as peruse. Approx 60 cents to 1€ per hour dependent on the setting.

This particular holiday accommodation is perfect for romantic breaks. With beautiful panoramic ocean views from the main living area, terrace and master suite, the Arrecife Sands apartment is the perfect setting for a honeymoon couple. Short stays are available.

It also makes a perfect base for families to explore the island and we can provide a range of baby or toddler equipment on request.

Wheel Chair access information:  This apartment is all on one level, has an open plan shower and there is a lift up from street level and underground parking. Unfortunately, there is a step and small door access to the terrace so a wheelchair can not access the terrace. Door sizes: kitchen 67cm, main door 80cm, all other internal doors 70cm. Please ask for more details if required.

Don’t forget we offer a number of holiday extras, take the stress out of your arrival and book this service when you see our prices on the rates page; Arrive in style, Lanzarote Retreats offers VIP private airport transfers,  our very own driver will meet you on arrival, relax and sit back, whilst you enjoy a glass of chilled cava whilst en route to your holiday home. Why not let us arrange a Toyota Hybrid courtesy car to be delivered to your holiday home too.

ARRECIFE – A GUEST BLOG: more on the Arrecife Sands experience in a recent guest blog post HERE

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Arrecife

Arrecife is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city full of culture, nightlife and history located just east of the centre of the island. Although Arrecife is our capital it is scaled to our island so even here the population is under 50,000 people meaning you can still feel the sense of community and friendliness not found in big cities.

The name derives from the Spanish for reef and refers to the volcanic rock formations that lie out to sea and protect the picturesque harbour. Arrecife was founded as a small fishing community back in the 15th Century but grew into becoming the island’s capital in 1852.

Today, it is equally well-known for its rich and diverse shopping experience, with traditional streets lined with boutiques, high-end retail outlets selling designer labels nad many great bargains
The prime shopping area is Calle Léon y Castillo, a pedestrian road lined with diverse retailers, tapas and bars.

Check out also the Centro Insular de Cultura El Almacén, a cultural centre filled with various exhibitions.

Arrecife also has its own beach, Playa del Reducto, with golden sand and tepid, tranquil waters. A lovely promenade runs all the way along the beachside. Everyday there is lots going on in the area, sports events such as cycling, volleyball, skateboarding, swim races and cultural events, parades, tapas fairs, nobody gets bored here!

A short walk along the beach will take you to the new Marina Lanzarote where yachts and pleasure craft moor to enjoy the entertainment, leisure facilities and shopping worthy of the finest new luxury marina in the Canaries
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If you prefer something more traditional than 2 minutes from the marina is the lovely Charco de San Ginés, a lagoon of natural surrounded by beautiful white fishermen’s cottages. A charming, scenic area, which was remodelled by Canarian architect César Manrique, it is often referred to as the ‘Venice of the Atlantic’ and is a beautiful place to visit. Small boats are anchored on the turquoise waters, which make for pretty photographs. An attractive promenade lined with palm trees, small bridges, cafés, restaurants and souvenir shops surrounds this inlet.

Juan

This was the 2nd time staying at the Appt This time around it was a month long stay as we ended up spending the UK lockdown abroad (2 adults + 1 infant). This is a really pleasant Appt to stay in of you have an infant, as it is over one floor and there is plenty of space to move around in (our daughter had just started walking so she was walking all over the place). It’s right in front of the beach, which is a great location as you enjoy an hour or so at the beach for lunch, and then head back in for work (remotely). My wife & I both found it very enjoyable. The Appt has secure parking, which makes it very easy to come in and out. You definitely need a car in Lanzarote if you want to explore the Island (we ended up going all over the Island in the month+ we were there). Communication is also fast and efficient with the host. Was able to get mail delivered as well (ended up having to order some supplies for our infant daughter as they were not available locally) which was appreciated by us. All in all, we would definitely book again.

Christine

We stayed at this lovely place for 1 week with another couple and 2 kids. It was great. The location is nice – directly in front of the beach. The apartment has everything you need, incl. 2 parking spots, baby chairs, baby beds etc. The communication was amazing and extraordinarily helpful. Happy to come back!

Anonymous

Wonderful apartment with loads of space, very convenient to walk to bars and restaurants and apartment very well kitted out. Wonderful views over Reducto Beach from floor to ceiling windows in bedroom and living area. Nice balcony to sit out on and “people watch” on the promenade below. We stayed during the Arrecife Carnival which was a great experience. Arrecife is a great destination for a holiday in Lanzarote if you want to do more than lay on a beach. We drove off to explore the island and visit the various sights during the day and then returned to the apartment in the late afternoon to enjoy the night life in the capital city. Great to have secure parking in the basement car park. Excellent service and communication throughout from Lanzarote Retreats.