Lanzarote Important Facts and Essential Information
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Currency Euro Click here for current exchange rates. Language Spanish (similar to South American dialect) Government Constitutional monarchy (Spain) Telephone Connector Type: RJ11 plug GSM Type: GSM 900/1800 networks Electricity Connector type: Generally round two-pin plugs Voltage Info: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Important Telephone Numbers Emergency Services: 112 Arrecife General Hospital: 928 595 000 Ireland Consolate: 922 245 671 UK Consolate: 928 267 774 German Consulate: 928 275 700 Netherlands: 928 242 382 Lanzarote Airport: 928 846 000 Stolen Credit Card Phone: 915 192 100 Taxis Central Reservation: 928 524 222 Bus Services Click here for Bus timetables. Time Zone GMT (GMT + 1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October). |
Island Statistics Population: 106255 Area:846 kmē Longitude:13°W latitude:29°N Tourist Figures (2000): 1801201 Capital:Arrecife Visa Information EU passport holders do not require a Visa. US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Israeli citizens may enter Spain as tourists without a visa and stay up to 90 days. Innoculations No vaccinations required unless you have come from a yellow fever infected area. Banking Hours Banks are usually open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 2.00pm. Weights and Measurements System Metric Religion Roman Catholic Duty Free Status The Canary Islands enjoy a special Duty Free status, making Tobacco, Perfume and Alcohol much cheaper than elsewhere in the EU. Prices are often much better in the resorts than in the Airport or on the Aeroplane itself. Tobacco allowance is 200 Cigarettes OR 250grms Tobacco OR 50 Cigars. Alcohol Allowance is 1 Litre of Spirits OR 2 Litres of Sparkling or fortified wine PLUS 2 litres of still wine. 60cc of Perfume OR 250cc of Eau de Toilet. |
