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Playa Blanca - 02 Jan 2017 09:58
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Earlier this year, I spent Four months getting around the Canaries. A really amazing journey, lots of opportunity to be enjoyed, countless pristine shores to uncover, getting up in different wonderful spot every single day. So superb, yet this needs a lot of preparation and as well , organisation! It isn’t all arranged for you. You make your personal voyage and then arrange your own route! Thankfully the Canarian archipelago isn’t that enormous that men could be lost there instantly. My favourite in all was Lanzarote island. It’s a wonderful little place with extraordinary people. It's its unique manner of doing things as all the other islands have. You can forget your life while you're here. Lanzarote is indeed so unique remote and quiet to live on. You could have an incredible family vacation there with all the water activities and excursions within the island. I hoped to talk about some things which i learned along the way that can help with the preparation and generally being tourist. Some are easy, but when you feel like a thousand miles away from home, you can not get any hotspot and you have hardly some cash with you, minor tips can feel like lifesavers! On Lanzarote island the single thing you have to have is sunscreen to deal with the very hot sunshine. The weather is mostly bright so when it's raining the life stops there. Residents go inside shut the door and windows and awaiting the rainfall to leave.
The island is a windy destination. You will earliest notice it once your airplane gets ready for landing. The north of the area is commonly a bit more breezy compared to the south. I you are unable to bear the fine sand inside your heels and view try to move closer to the south. Puerto del carmen is a sizzling and sunny destination anytime of the season to have fun with taverns and eateries to go out.
Playa blanca also is a wonderful area for most of the travelers featuring its extraordinary landscape and slow paced life. It is the favourite location of the families and folks seeking a bit more slow paced holiday vacation. The island primarily and greatest jazz club the Blue Note is likewise set here which says quite a lot with regards to people who come here too.
Costa Teguise is the most windy of all of them and windsurfers like this an awful lot. If you aren’t right into jazz or big gatherings then this is certainly your resort to be on a holiday. There are resort hotels, apartments, bars and restaurants of any sort to pass your time after having a hard day at the pool.
If you are more into cafes than walking beneath the scorching sun then you may want some dough too. Lodges are generally affordable so are the foodstuff and the cold drinks inside the bars. Many hotels are offer meals that makes life much easier in case you aren’t down into baking your own personal food or looking for eating places day after day to enjoy a regular supper. Keep in mind that the majority of shops will not allow cards under a specific amount so having money in Lanzarote can be life saver.
The article Playa Blanca was originally posted on LanzaroteFlare.
Playa Blanca is the southernmost town of Lanzarote and the newest resort of the island.
Despite providing the only regular ferry to the next island, it has a very relaxed atmosphere. Giving home to five star hotels like Princesa Yaiza, Dream Gran Castillo and the glamorous villas all around the town help distinguish itself from a bit more active Costa Teguise and pulsing Puerto Del Carmen.
Located 45 km from the Airport it is a journey in itself to get here through the volcanic landscape. Taxi ride is the easiest solution but there are airport shuttle services to choose from, too. Public transport is also available just hop on the Bus: LÃnea 161, which takes you there through Puerto Del Carmen
There are four main beaches:
Playa Dorada
The golden beach is right next to the Papagayo shopping centre. Its manmade cove breaks the ocean's waves making it an ideal spot for swimming. Renting out pedalos is also somewhat popular but here you will find the must-have's for any beach holiday: the banana boats, kite-surfs and parascending.
Playa Blanca
The main beach of the town surrounded by bars and restaurants. It makes an ideal spot to get your tan if you like being around or rather in front of people who enjoy the picturesque view of the dunes of Fuertaventura.
Playa Flamingo
Being left out of the town centre it is a more tranquil beach but still equipped with some restaurants and shops. It is next to the Flamingo beach resort enclosed by a cove makes a lovely spot to enjoy the sun watching the azure waves. It is the closest sandy beach to Montaña Roja and the surrounding developments.
Papagayo
Located outside of the actual town it is a part of a natural reserve. It is accessible on foot on a dirt road from the east side of the town. Taking a car may be more convenient but count on a small toll that is collected at the entrance. Alternatively, there is a water taxi service from the harbour.
Playa Blanca Nightlife
There are some pubs and clubs in town where you are welcomed until the sun raises. Although if you really are into pouring champagne to everyone while dancing on the tables and singing 500 miles then you may take a closer look at Puerto Del Carmen's great selection of party places.
However, if you are into fine restaurants looking over the marina enjoying the view and talk to people close to you then you have found yourself a nice place to spend the night. Later you can pop into the island's best or rather only jazz bar with live performances and feel the rhythm shivering down on your back.
Marina Rubicon
If you like watching boats floating on water and listening to the wind rustling under the feathers of seagull's wings while sipping a coffee or something that gets you through the day then this place should not be missed. Additionally it gives a place to a shopping centre and a morning market every Wednesday and Saturday.
Shopping
Well, Lanzarote is not a shopping paradise and Playa Blanca is not the sweetest fruit in it. A trip to Biosfera in Puerto Del Carmen may be necessary if you feel let down by the shops of the Promenade or the posh Marina Rubicon. But hey you shouldn't expect much in a place where men wear flip-flops, shorts and T-shirts all year long and women change from sandals to boots because it is officially winter in the calendar. - Comments: 0
Lanzarote Shopping - 27 Dec 2016 09:30
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Lanzarote is a breezy area. You are going to earliest see it when your airplane prepares for making a landing. The north of the area is often a bit more windy versus the south. If you are not able to tolerate the sand in your shoes and face make sure you move closer to the bottom of the island. Puerto del carmen is a warm and bright destination any time of the year to have fun with clubs and restaurants to go out.
Playa blanca may also be a lovely area for all of the holidaymakers with its extraordinary panorama and relaxed atmosphere. It’s the favorite spot for the familys and folks seeking a more slow paced holiday vacation. The island only and greatest jazz place the Blue Note is likewise found here which tells quite a lot with regards to people that visit here too.
Costa Teguise is the most windy of all of them and windsurfers like that a lot. If you aren’t right into jazz or big going to parties then this is your place for being on a holiday vacation. You will find hotels, flats, cafes and eateries of any kind to pass your time after having a hard day at the swimming pool.
In case you are more into bars than trekking underneath the blazing sun then you might want some dough too. Hotel rooms usually are low-cost so are the meals as well as the beverages inside the discos. Most resorts are full board that makes life incredibly easier in case you aren’t down into cooking your own diet or seeking restaurants each day to get a sub-par dish. Mind that most shops would not approve credit cards under a certain quantity so keeping money in Lanzarote is a lifesaver.
The article Lanzarote Shopping was originally posted on LanzaroteFlare.
Shopping in Lanzarote
Lanzarote shopping guide may not be free of any bias and could heavily reflect personal experiences.
Food
For some reason or other Lanzarote's shops need to comply with rules are not favourable with the average consumers. This results with well-known brands being left out of the market resulting higher prices and low competition.
Luckily the duopoly of HiperDino and Spar has been broken by Lidl some years ago providing the islanders with some real quality stock on reasonable prices.
The competition just has stronger when Mercadona a long awaited Spanish food shop chain entered the market.
It is not a known brand anywhere in Europe, I guess but it is well praised here in Spain. The inhabitants of Lanzarote took the ferry once a month to Fuertaventura only to shop there. It has quality brand label stock and average prices aimed at the local consumers.
If you have a car it is the place to shop for food on the island, although the lack of well-known brands makes it a bit confusing the first experience there.
Lidl has slid to the second spot since Mercadona arrived. Actually it was empty for weeks after the big opening but it picked up the pace now and opened a shop in Puerto Del Carmen, too. This seems bigger and more organised with the advertised products actually in the shop not just somewhere "in transit".
Both Lidl better visiting by car, however it is reachable by public transport in Arrecife right next to the smallest IKEA in the world or even on foot in Puerto Del Carmen.
Unfortunately, if cars are not at your disposal you stuck with Spar and HiperDino.
Spar was the place for quality shopping before the new shops arrived. It keeps providing quality fresh stock like fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and well-known European brands in its selection. Around the tourists resorts there are smaller shops, which work with a higher profit margin than you can find outside of the towns so called Eurospars accessible mainly by cars.
HiperDino or the more expensive SuperDino around tourist areas have a reputation of having the lowest prices in the Canary Island. Well, this certainly comes at a cost for somebody. I would recommend you to pay attention to the prices of the items because it could be easily misleading. If you cannot see the price of an item, it could be because it is cheaper than the promoted item next to it. Double-check every fresh stock and meat before you buy it. It has the greatest selection of European and Spanish stock though.
Chacon reputation is to provide the best meat on the island. Most of the bars and restaurants who use fresh meat for their dishes order from them, too. However, most bars do not use fresh ingredients so it is a rather narrow margin. If you like fresh quality food then this is the place to source your ingredients.
Clothes
Well, this should be a guide in itself but to cut a long story short:
There are SALES twice a year in Spain. Summer sales start around July here and end in August. Winter sales start after the 6th January and end in the middle of March.
I won't get into details about the lack of selection of shops or clothes itself now. There are 3 well-known places for shopping clothes in the island:
Deiland Shopping Centre
in Playa Honda provides an air conditioned mall" however quite small to shop around.
In Arrecife
you may check out the dock which houses some shiny shops mainly for the cruise ship visitors, though. The main street and surrounding area is highly popular and if you used to local fashion you will probably find something there. Keep in mind that everything is closed on Sundays!!
Biosfera
and the closer end of the Strip in Puerto Del Carmen houses some of the gems of the island. If you don't want to be disappointed by the other shops then don't start here.
Electronic goods
General tax in the Canary Island is 7%. Unfortunately, this is always reflected in the prices in Lanzarote as every item which reaches or leaves the island has to go through customs the dreaded aduanas". This could increase the price of the items greatly. Not to mention that there isn't a great selection of items in the shops either.
There are two shops in the island worth visiting if you are after electronic devices. The first is Milar next the the Hospital Jose Molina in the Argana centre which has a greater selection and better prices than the more modern Electron on the same road as IKEA.
These shops have great customer service and if you have any problem with the items you can just bring them back and apply the guarantee.
Unlike in the small shops all around the tourist resorts. I always wonder who trusts their money with them but there are certainly a lot.
Chinese shops
Chinese shops are the brick and mortar eBay. You can buy there everything you need. If you are a professional craftsman then you may be disappointed but otherwise in these shops you will find everything in the same place. Flip-flops, lingerie, hammer, HDMI cable, blank DVD, perfumes. Name it they have it. It's a bit like Argos but cheaper thus lower quality.
There are two big warehouses worth visiting. Merca99 on the road of IKEA, Electron and the Baratissimo behind the EuroSpar in Arrecife.
Internet shopping
If you have used to order on eBay and Amazon then you are going to be fine there. It takes longer to receive the items as the customs AKA Aduana" stops everything and SOMETIMES you need to pay the tax, too. This can be a nightmare and this is why most seller won't send anything to the Canary Islands at all. You won't have here Google sold Nexus phone, Argos goods, or OnePlus phone.
Luckily Amazon is big enough player to provide services here. It takes care of every paperwork if necessary and you only need to pay the customs upon receiving the goods in cash to the postman. You will notice upon ordering that the Canary taxes are applied to the prices so the items are generally cheaper than listed originally. If you are LUCKY enough and your parcel won't get stopped then that's all. If your package is too big or some other unknown reasons it gets inspected then probably you need to pay the customs and the custom fees, too.
Chinese shops may worth checking out before you place an order for some general cheap goods.
Craftsman tools
As I have mentioned before Chinese shops are selling tools, as well. However, if you use them more than once a year, investing in quality tools worth every cent. Additionally, you can always check out your local Hardware Store ferreteria" if you need something but if you are a dandy handyman who is into fine tools then these are your shops:
INOXNAVAL
Hidden in Arrecife's dock, it is specialised in screws and nuts. It sells a myriad of tools, as well. If they don't have something you want, they can order it for you.
Ferreteria San Gines
This is my favourite Ferreteria shop. They have a good enough selection of quality tools.
Parrilla
BricoKing
It is DIY and Home Improvement Store. Here you can find most of the things that is needed to rebuild or renovate your home. The main shop is in Argana, Arrecife.
Car parts
Farlan is a warehouse hidden and buried in dust and silence in Arrecife industrial park Argana. They sell car parts and tools for cars. You won't find them without true boyscout skills,
Please, note that if you are out of the tourist zone you may need to speak Spanish in order to communicate, as some of these shops are aimed for the local residents. - Comments: 0
Weather In Lanzarote - 25 Dec 2016 00:45
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Early on this season, I devoted 5 weeks hopping around the Canary Islands. A very outstanding experience, countless experience to be enjoyed, a great number of pristine shores to see, waking up in new peaceful resort daily. So extraordinary, but this requires a lot of setting up and as well , organisation! This isn’t all set out for you. You choose your unique voyage and organize your own route! Fortunately the Canary Islands is not that large that people can be lost there instantly. My favourite in all was Lanzarote. It’s a enchanting tiny destination with extraordinary inhabitants. It has its personal manner of living as the rest of the islands have. You are able to forget your life while you're on the island. The island is really so unique distant and lonely to live on. You can get a tremendous family vacation there with all the water fun and then visits about the island. I hoped to talk about some things which i learned along the route that will help with all the planning and just generally being a visitor. Many are simple, but when you feel like millions of miles away from home, you can’t get any wi-fi and you’ve got barely any cash on you, little ideas can feel lifesavers! On The island the only thing you need is sun screen to bear the scorching sunlight. The weather is normally sunny and when it rains the life goes to a halt there. Residents stay at home close the door and panes and awaiting the rain to go.
The island of lanzarote is a breezy area. You are going to earliest see this when your aircraft gets ready for landing. The north of the area is often more windy than the south. I you are unable to accept the sand in your heels and face try to move closer to the bottom of the island. Puerto del carmen is a scorching and sun-drenched resort any time of the year to have fun with clubs and restaurants to go out.
Playa blanca is also a special area for most of the holidaymakers featuring its impressive scenery and slow paced life. It’s the favorite area of the families and folks seeking a more slow paced getaway. The island only and best jazz pub the Blue Note is likewise located here which tells quite a lot with regards to people who come here as well.
Costa Teguise is the most windy of them and wind-surfers like this quite a lot. If you aren’t right into jazz music or big gatherings then this is your resort to be on a holiday vacation. You will find hotels, apartments, discos and restaurants of any sort to pass your time after having a hard day at the pool.
If you happen to be more into pubs than walking below the scorching sun then you might call for some cash as well. Resorts are typically inexpensive so are the food and the refreshments in the bars. Most accommodations are full board which makes life incredibly easier if you are not down into making your own personal food or looking for restaurants day-to-day to have a regular supper. Mind that the majority of shops won’t accept bank cards under a specific amount so having cash in The island of lanzarote can be life saver.
The article Weather In Lanzarote was originally posted on LanzaroteFlare.
Lanzarote's climate officially is desert climate. Meaning the island experiences less than 250 mm / 10 inches of precipitation per year.
These conditions would easily ruin our fine holiday island if it were not be the Atlantic Ocean. It is lovely cooling / heating effect keeps the temperature around 25C /77F in summer and 17C / 63F during the cold winter months.
As a result, there is no heating in the flats around the island save the mobile radiators. Which are swarming all the shops around November suggesting the new ice age is coming. A warm blanket and a cup of hot tea during these stressing days usually does the job though.
Lanzarote Weather Temperature Averages In Celsius
Calima
There is no rain to be afraid of but there is a menace to ruin your mood during the summer months. The Calima or Sirocco (not the Volkswagen one). It is called many different names but it is just the same Sandstorm.
It is a very exciting phenomenon. It is just plain very fine sand from the Sahara desert sweeping out to the Atlantic by the wind. You can see it coming over the ocean as a curtain days before it arrives. Meteo-sensitive people do not need to look over the ocean to sense it coming though.
When it arrives, the island gets a yellowish hue due to the sun shining through the sand. The visibility is reduced, cars are full of dust, our throat is soaring for drinks. Before its peak-time, the wind stops and leaves you sweat and sticky forcing you to hide in pubs and shopping malls. Then the wind starts again giving us hope to get our sweet island back only to blow hot air like a hairdryer.
Beside the Calima and the occasional rain which floods the capital every now and then the weather in Lanzarote is perfect to enjoy life all year around mostly in shorts and flip-flops. - Comments: 0
Lanzarote Airport - 19 Dec 2016 17:13
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Earlier this year, We devoted Three months getting about the Canary Islands. A really wonderful journey, a lot of adventure to be enjoyed, so many pristine beaches to uncover, stumbling out of bed in unique dreamy spot each day. So amazing, nevertheless this requires a lot of scheduling and organisation! This is not all prepared for you. You make your very own quest and organize your personal journey! Luckily the Canaries is not that vast that folks could be lost there instantly. My favourite among all was Lanzarote island. It’s a enchanting tiny destination with spectacular inhabitants. It has its personal manner of living as all the other islands have got. You are able to forget your life if you are here. Lanzarote is indeed so distinctive quiet and lonely to live on. You might have an exceptional family holiday there with all the water fun and then tours about the island. I hoped to share some things which i got along the route that can help with the scheduling and generally being traveler. Some are pretty simple, but when you feel like a thousand miles away from home, you can’t find any wi-fi and you have scarcely any money with you, small ideas can feel like lifesavers! In The island the only thing you need is sunscreen to bear the sizzling sunshine. The weather is mostly sun-drenched so when it rains the life stops there. People stay at home shut the door and windows and waiting for the bad weather to go.
Lanzarote island is known as a breezy destination. You will first notice it when your airplane gets ready for making a landing. The north of the area is commonly a little more breezy versus the south. If you are not able to bear the fine sand in your heels and view try to move nearer to the bottom of the island. Puerto del carmen is a sizzling and sun-drenched destination anytime of the year to have fun with taverns and eateries to go out.
Playa blanca also is a lovely location for most of the people with its fantastic panorama and slow paced life. It’s the favourite spot for the families and folks trying to find a more slow paced vacation. The island primarily and best jazz pub the Blue Note is also based here which says quite a lot about the people who come here too.
Costa Teguise is the windiest them and wind-surfers enjoy this very much. If you aren’t right into jazz music or giant celebrations then this really is your place for being on a vacation. You will find accommodation, apartments, discos and restaurants of any kind to pass your time after a hard day at the home pool.
In case you are more into bars than trekking beneath the scorching sunshine then you might want some dough too. Hotels usually are low priced so are the foodstuff and the cold drinks inside the bars. Most hotels are full board that makes life much easier in case you are not into making your own food or seeking eating places day-to-day to get a average dish. Mind that most shops will not accept credit card under a certain amount so keeping cash in Lanzarote is a lifesaver.
The article Lanzarote Airport was originally posted on LanzaroteFlare.
The Terminal 1 built in 1999 copes with the demand of national and international flights while the revamped Terminal 2 born in the seventies dealing with domestic flights among the islands. You find more on the history of Lanzarote Airport on wikipedia.
Airport transfers are readily available except there is a national or local fiesta is taking place.
Taxis are the easiest and fastest solution to get you anywhere from the airport (check taxi rates here) but there are shuttle services to choose from too.
Public transport buses GUAGUA WAH WAH also easily take you to Puerto Del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Arrecife. Mind that if you go to Costa Teguise you need to change lines in Arrecife's INTERCAMBIADOR. Check out the bus timetable here Most drivers speak English and happily assist you through the journey even if you try to speak Spanish with them.
There are no underground or any other rail services available on the island thus the possibility to reach Arrecife Airport by these means is none. Also, there isn't any known footpath to reach the terminals either.
Plane spotters may take pleasure into a footpath, which runs along the shore from Arrecife to Puerto Del Carmen. It runs right behind the airfield placing passer byes under the roaring planes. The other end of the runaway runs into a HiperDino store on the other side of the motorway but you will notice that anyway if you do shopping there. Mind that the Tower may choose not to use one or the other end according to weather conditions. - Comments: 0
Puerto Del Carmen - 17 Dec 2016 00:31
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Early on this season, I spent Three weeks hopping around the Canarian archipelago. Such a truly remarkable journey, countless excitement to be enjoyed, a great number of spotless shores to discover, stumbling out of bed in unique peaceful spot each day. So amazing, yet this needs a large amount of setting up and as well , planning! It is not all arranged for you. You choose your own voyage and prepare your private route! Fortunately the Canary Islands isn’t that big that men can be lost there instantly. My favourite of all was Lanzarote island. It’s a pleasant tiny place with spectacular people. It's its personal manner of doing things as the rest of the islands have got. You are able to leave behind the world if you are here. The island is really so distinct remote and lonely to live on. You'll have an incredible vacation there with all the water fun and tours within the island. I hoped to share with you some things that we learnt along the route that will help with all the preparation and generally being a traveller. Some are pretty simple, but when you feel as if a thousand miles away from home, you can’t get any hot-spot and you’ve got barely any cash with you, minor ideas can feel like lifesavers! In Lanzarote the one thing you need is sunscreen to deal with the sizzling sunshine. The weather is usually sun-drenched then when it's raining the life goes to a full stop there. Residents go inside seal the door and panes and looking forward to the bad weather to go.
The island is known as a breezy destination. You are likely to first notice it when your aircraft gets ready for making a landing. The north of the island is often a bit more breezy compared to the south. If you are not able to take the sand inside your sneakers and eyes try and move nearer to the south. Puerto del carmen is a warm and inviting resort anytime of the year to have fun with taverns and eateries to go out.
Playa blanca may also be a pretty resort for most of the holidaymakers featuring its fantastic panorama and slow paced life. It’s the favorite place of the familys and folks looking for a more downtempoed holiday. The island only and greatest jazz pub the Blue Note is likewise based here which tells quite a lot with regards to people that come here too.
Costa Teguise is the most windy of them and windsurfers like that an awful lot. In case you aren’t right into jazz music or giant gatherings then this really is your resort to be on a holiday vacation. There are hotels, rentals, bars and eateries of any kind to pass your time after having a hard day at the home pool.
If you happen to be more into pubs than walking under the scorching sunshine then you may want some money as well. Accommodations are actually low-cost so are the food and the drinks in the discos. Most resorts are offer meals making life much easier in case you aren’t into making your own meals or seeking eating places every day to have a mediocre supper. Mind that many shops would not accept bank cards under a certain quantity so having money in Lanzarote could be life saver.
The article Puerto Del Carmen was originally posted on LanzaroteFlare.
Puerto Del Carmen is the oldest resort with 7km of sandy beach and the liveliest atmosphere in Lanzarote.
Grown from a little fishing village, which buildings are still in the Old Town, is the main tourist destination on the island. Here is Hotel Fariones, which marks the start of international tourism built in 1966.
Located 10 km/6 miles from the airport, in the centre of the island's Eastern side, which provides some protection from the northern wind.
A taxi is the easiest solution to get here but there are airport shuttle services to choose from, too. Public transport is also available just hop on the Bus: LÃnea 161
The main beaches are:
Playa Grande
The main beach with hammocks, parasol, blue sea and golden sand. There are showers, toilets, and various water sport equipments here.
Los Pocillos
It is a vast sandy surface. Its endless possibilities are only limited by your imagination and the wind. People like to windsurf here. Not as cool as Costa Teguise though.
Matagorda
Fine golden sand right next to the Matagorda development area. It tends to be windy which provides the opportunity for you to try out windsurfing. Or just rent a hammock and a parasol for the day and stare the waves meeting the sky closing the view from Africa.
Lima
Another great opportunity to try out windsurfing. If you hate the sand blowing all around your head at all the time this may be your place. There is still wind here but there are small lava rocks mixed with sand, which keeps the number of flying particles reduced.
Puerto Del Carmen Things To Do
Golf
You have borne just into the right time to enjoy Puerto Del Carmen's long awaited Golf Resort. It is a modern unique green, designed by Ron Kirby. If that means something to you then this is the place to be and play through the 18 holes.
It is an 18-hole, par 72 course with four par 3′s, four par 5′s and ten par 4′s, with a total of 6.133 m. length. The course was conceived to appeal to any player regardless of handicap, to enjoy the game on wide fairways and big greens."
Rancho Texas
It is a zoo and water park. It is an excellent day out from the suffocating blueness of the ocean and sand with children.
Puert Del Carmen Nightlife
Here you can tap on the pulse of the island. Dancing until dawn live music, girls, boys, drinks. Name it and PDC (Puerto Del Carmen) has it.
Sport
Jogging on the island is more challenging than in the gym due to the ground and the wind but it is also more pleasing. Sometimes unknown people cheer for you on the street wholeheartedly. It is a rewarding experience.
There are numerous bike-renting stations in the village if you are up to the challenging ground. Bikers really love the ride here.
Swimming is another obvious activity but be aware of the tide if you are heading to the sea. If it seems easy to swim out it will be quite though to get back to the shore.
The real deals of course are the water activities here. You do not have to wander far to get a snorkelling set and plunge into the water to see what is under the sea. If you are more adventurous then there are numerous diving schools in the town to get started with.
Market
Every Friday from 10.00 - 22.00 there is a market in the old town's harbour the Varadero. It is stuffed with quality local products either edible or wearable. It is worth to check out before you do the big gift shopping for home.
Shopping
If you are into shopping on Lanzarote then this is the place to be. Here are the island's best selection of shops at Biosfera shopping centre. Nonetheless, there are some shops on the main boulevard as well as it referred here on the Strip but that is mainly reserved for the diners and pubs.
Puert Del Carmen Weather
The best weather of Lanzarote is reserved for Puerto Del Carmen. Not cold at all. When the Calima hits the island it's pursuingly hot to make you stay in a pub with a frozen glass of lager. Otherwise, it is just awesome! - Comments: 0
Weather In Lanzarote - 15 Dec 2016 14:05
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Early on this season, I spent Three months getting about the Canary Islands. A really incredible journey, a lot of opportunity available, lots of pristine shores to discover, waking up in unique peaceful resort day after day. So superb, nonetheless this needs a large amount of setting up and as well , organisation! It is not all prepared for you. You make your own trip and prepare your own route! Fortunately the Canarian archipelago is not that big that people can be lost there easily. My favourite in all was The island of lanzarote. It’s a pleasant tiny destination with extraordinary people. It has their own means of doing things as all the other islands have. You can neglect the world when you are on the island. The island of lanzarote is really so special quiet and lonely to live on. You'll have a tremendous holiday there with all the water activities and then trips about the island. I wanted to share with you some things that we picked up on the way that can help with the preparation and just generally being tourist. Some are pretty simple, but when you feel like a million miles away from home, you can’t find any wi-fi and you have barely some cash on you, small tips can feel lifesavers! In Lanzarote the sole thing you need is sunscreen to bear the sizzling sunlight. The weather is mostly sun-drenched then when it rains the life goes to a full stop there. People go inside close the door and panes and waiting for the rain to leave.
Lanzarote is known as a windy destination. You will first notice this when your plane prepares for making a landing. The north of the island tends to be more breezy compared to the south. If you are not able to take the sand inside your heels and eyes try and get closer to the bottom of the island. Puerto del carmen is a sizzling and inviting destination any time of the season to enjoy with bars and restaurants to go out.
Playa blanca also is a pretty area for most of the travelers featuring its spectacular scenery and relaxed atmosphere. It is the favourite spot for the familys and folks searching for a more slow paced vacation. The island primarily and greatest jazz place the Blue Note is also found here which tells a lot with regards to people who come here as well.
Costa Teguise is the breeziest them and wind-surfers enjoy this quite a bit. If you aren’t right into jazz or big going to parties then this really is your resort for being on a holiday vacation. There are accommodation, flats, bars and eateries of any sort to pass your time and energy after having a troublesome day at the swimming pool.
In case you are more into pubs than hiking underneath the scorching sun then you might want some dough as well. Resorts are generally economical so are the meal and the alcoholic beverages inside the pubs. Many accommodations are offer meals making life much simpler in case you are not down into cooking your own food or seeking eateries on a daily basis to enjoy a regular supper. Keep in mind that most places won’t admit credit card under a certain quantity so having cash in The island of lanzarote can be lifesaver.
The article Weather In Lanzarote was originally posted on LanzaroteFlare.
Lanzarote's climate officially is desert climate. Meaning the island experiences less than 250 mm / 10 inches of precipitation per year.
These conditions would easily ruin our fine holiday island if it were not be the Atlantic Ocean. It is lovely cooling / heating effect keeps the temperature around 25C /77F in summer and 17C / 63F during the cold winter months.
As a result, there is no heating in the flats around the island save the mobile radiators. Which are swarming all the shops around November suggesting the new ice age is coming. A warm blanket and a cup of hot tea during these stressing days usually does the job though.
Lanzarote Weather Temperature Averages In Celsius
Calima
There is no rain to be afraid of but there is a menace to ruin your mood during the summer months. The Calima or Sirocco (not the Volkswagen one). It is called many different names but it is just the same Sandstorm.
It is a very exciting phenomenon. It is just plain very fine sand from the Sahara desert sweeping out to the Atlantic by the wind. You can see it coming over the ocean as a curtain days before it arrives. Meteo-sensitive people do not need to look over the ocean to sense it coming though.
When it arrives, the island gets a yellowish hue due to the sun shining through the sand. The visibility is reduced, cars are full of dust, our throat is soaring for drinks. Before its peak-time, the wind stops and leaves you sweat and sticky forcing you to hide in pubs and shopping malls. Then the wind starts again giving us hope to get our sweet island back only to blow hot air like a hairdryer.
Beside the Calima and the occasional rain which floods the capital every now and then the weather in Lanzarote is perfect to enjoy life all year around mostly in shorts and flip-flops. - Comments: 0
Puerto Del Carmen - 13 Dec 2016 16:59
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Lanzarote is a breezy island. You are going to first notice this once your airplane gets ready for landing. The north of the area is often a little more breezy versus the south. I you are unable to tolerate the fine sand in your trainers and eyes try and move nearer to the south. Puerto del carmen is a scorching and bright resort any time of the year to have fun with taverns and eateries to go out.
Playa blanca also is a pretty spot for all of the holidaymakers featuring its extraordinary panorama and slow paced life. It is the favorite place for the young families and people seeking a more slow paced trip. The island primarily and greatest jazz place the Blue Note is likewise set here which tells quite a lot with regards to people that visit here too.
Costa Teguise is the breeziest them and windsurfers like this quite a lot. If you aren’t right into jazz music or enormous going to parties then this is certainly your place for being on a holiday. There are hotels, flats, cafes and eating places of any sort to pass your time after a rough day at the home pool.
In case you are more into cafes than trekking below the blazing sunshine then you may call for some dough as well. Resorts are typically economical so are the meal and the alcoholic beverages in the bars. Most hotels are offer meals making life quite easy if you are not down into cooking your own personal diet or looking for restaurants day-to-day to enjoy a regular meal. Consider that most shops won’t approve bank cards under a certain quantity so having money in The island of lanzarote is truly a life saver.
The article Puerto Del Carmen was originally posted on LanzaroteFlare.
Puerto Del Carmen - Lanzarote
Puerto Del Carmen is the oldest resort with 7km of sandy beach and the liveliest atmosphere in Lanzarote.
Grown from a little fishing village, which buildings are still in the Old Town, is the main tourist destination on the island. Here is Hotel Fariones, which marks the start of international tourism built in 1966.
Located 10 km/6 miles from the airport, in the centre of the island's Eastern side, which provides some protection from the northern wind.
A taxi is the easiest solution to get here but there are airport shuttle services to choose from, too. Public transport is also available just hop on the Bus: LÃnea 161
The main beaches are:
Playa Grande
The main beach with hammocks, parasol, blue sea and golden sand. There are showers, toilets, and various water sport equipments here.
Los Pocillos
It is a vast sandy surface. Its endless possibilities are only limited by your imagination and the wind. People like to windsurf here. Not as cool as Costa Teguise though.
Matagorda
Fine golden sand right next to the Matagorda development area. It tends to be windy which provides the opportunity for you to try out windsurfing. Or just rent a hammock and a parasol for the day and stare the waves meeting the sky closing the view from Africa.
Lima
Another great opportunity to try out windsurfing. If you hate the sand blowing all around your head at all the time this may be your place. There is still wind here but there are small lava rocks mixed with sand, which keeps the number of flying particles reduced.
Puerto Del Carmen Things To Do
Golf
You have borne just into the right time to enjoy Puerto Del Carmen's long awaited Golf Resort. It is a modern unique green, designed by Ron Kirby. If that means something to you then this is the place to be and play through the 18 holes.
It is an 18-hole, par 72 course with four par 3′s, four par 5′s and ten par 4′s, with a total of 6.133 m. length. The course was conceived to appeal to any player regardless of handicap, to enjoy the game on wide fairways and big greens."
Rancho Texas
It is a zoo and water park. It is an excellent day out from the suffocating blueness of the ocean and sand with children.
Puert Del Carmen Nightlife
Here you can tap on the pulse of the island. Dancing until dawn live music, girls, boys, drinks. Name it and PDC (Puerto Del Carmen) has it.
Sport
Jogging on the island is more challenging than in the gym due to the ground and the wind but it is also more pleasing. Sometimes unknown people cheer for you on the street wholeheartedly. It is a rewarding experience.
There are numerous bike-renting stations in the village if you are up to the challenging ground. Bikers really love the ride here.
Swimming is another obvious activity but be aware of the tide if you are heading to the sea. If it seems easy to swim out it will be quite though to get back to the shore.
The real deals of course are the water activities here. You do not have to wander far to get a snorkelling set and plunge into the water to see what is under the sea. If you are more adventurous then there are numerous diving schools in the town to get started with.
Market
Every Friday from 10.00 - 22.00 there is a market in the old town's harbour the Varadero. It is stuffed with quality local products either edible or wearable. It is worth to check out before you do the big gift shopping for home.
Shopping
If you are into shopping on Lanzarote then this is the place to be. Here are the island's best selection of shops at Biosfera shopping centre. Nonetheless, there are some shops on the main boulevard as well as it referred here on the Strip but that is mainly reserved for the diners and pubs.
Puert Del Carmen Weather
The best weather of Lanzarote is reserved for Puerto Del Carmen. Not cold at all. When the Calima hits the island it's pursuingly hot to make you stay in a pub with a frozen glass of lager. Otherwise, it is just awesome! - Comments: 0
Puerto Del Carmen - 12 Dec 2016 11:13
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Earlier this year, I spent Three months hopping around the Canaries. A really amazing journey, a lot of experience available, a lot of spotless beaches to discover, getting up in new dreamy spot day after day. So superb, but this needs a lot of setting up and as well , planning! It isn’t all prepared for you. You make your very own journey and prepare your private journey! Thankfully the Canary Islands is not that huge that men could be lost there instantly. My favourite in all was The island. It’s a charming little place with amazing inhabitants. It has its personal way of doing things as the rest of the islands have got. You can neglect your life when you are here. The island of lanzarote is so distinctive quiet and lonesome to live on. It's possible to have an exceptional holiday getaway there with all the water amusement and excursions around the island. I hoped to share some things which i learnt en route that can help with all the preparation and generally being traveller. Many are easy, but when you feel as if a million miles away from home, you can’t find any hot-spot and you have scarcely some cash with you, minor tips can feel lifesavers! On The island of lanzarote the only thing you have to have is going to be sun screen to deal with the very hot sunshine. The weather is usually sun-drenched then when it is raining the life halts there. People stay at home seal the doorway and windows and awaiting the bad weather to leave.
The island is a breezy island. You are likely to earliest see this when your plane prepares for landing. The north of the area is usually a little more windy versus the south. If you are not able to take the fine sand inside your sandals and face try to get closer to the south. Puerto del carmen is a warm and sunny destination any time of the season to enjoy with pubs and eateries to go out.
Playa blanca also is a charming location for all of the travelers with its stunning scenery and slow paced life. It is the favorite area for the families and folks trying to find a bit more downtempoed holiday vacation. The island primarily and best jazz pub the Blue Note is also found here which says quite a lot about the folks who visit here as well.
Costa Teguise is the most windy of them all and wind surfers enjoy this quite a bit. In case you aren’t into jazz music or big going to parties then this really is your place to be on a holiday. You will find hotels, rentals, discos and eating places of any kind to pass your time after having a rough day at the pool.
If you happen to be more into pubs than trekking below the scorching sunshine then you might need some dough too. Hotel rooms are generally cheap so are the food and the drinks inside pubs. Most resorts are offer meals which makes life much simpler in case you aren’t down into baking your own personal food or searching for eateries every day to have a regular supper. Keep in mind that a majority of shops would not allow cards under a specific amount so keeping cash in Lanzarote is truly a life saver.
The article Puerto Del Carmen was originally posted on LanzaroteFlare.
Puerto Del Carmen is the oldest resort with 7km of sandy beach and the liveliest atmosphere in Lanzarote.
Grown from a little fishing village, which buildings are still in the Old Town, is the main tourist destination on the island. Here is Hotel Fariones, which marks the start of international tourism built in 1966.
Located 10 km/6 miles from the airport, in the centre of the island's Eastern side, which provides some protection from the northern wind.
A taxi is the easiest solution to get here but there are airport shuttle services to choose from, too. Public transport is also available just hop on the Bus: LÃnea 161
The main beaches are:
Playa Grande
The main beach with hammocks, parasol, blue sea and golden sand. There are showers, toilets, and various water sport equipments here.
Los Pocillos
It is a vast sandy surface. Its endless possibilities are only limited by your imagination and the wind. People like to windsurf here. Not as cool as Costa Teguise though.
Matagorda
Fine golden sand right next to the Matagorda development area. It tends to be windy which provides the opportunity for you to try out windsurfing. Or just rent a hammock and a parasol for the day and stare the waves meeting the sky closing the view from Africa.
Lima
Another great opportunity to try out windsurfing. If you hate the sand blowing all around your head at all the time this may be your place. There is still wind here but there are small lava rocks mixed with sand, which keeps the number of flying particles reduced.
Puerto Del Carmen Things To Do
Golf
You have borne just into the right time to enjoy Puerto Del Carmen's long awaited Golf Resort. It is a modern unique green, designed by Ron Kirby. If that means something to you then this is the place to be and play through the 18 holes.
It is an 18-hole, par 72 course with four par 3′s, four par 5′s and ten par 4′s, with a total of 6.133 m. length. The course was conceived to appeal to any player regardless of handicap, to enjoy the game on wide fairways and big greens."
Rancho Texas
It is a zoo and water park. It is an excellent day out from the suffocating blueness of the ocean and sand with children.
Puert Del Carmen Nightlife
Here you can tap on the pulse of the island. Dancing until dawn live music, girls, boys, drinks. Name it and PDC (Puerto Del Carmen) has it.
Sport
Jogging on the island is more challenging than in the gym due to the ground and the wind but it is also more pleasing. Sometimes unknown people cheer for you on the street wholeheartedly. It is a rewarding experience.
There are numerous bike-renting stations in the village if you are up to the challenging ground. Bikers really love the ride here.
Swimming is another obvious activity but be aware of the tide if you are heading to the sea. If it seems easy to swim out it will be quite though to get back to the shore.
The real deals of course are the water activities here. You do not have to wander far to get a snorkelling set and plunge into the water to see what is under the sea. If you are more adventurous then there are numerous diving schools in the town to get started with.
Market
Every Friday from 10.00 - 22.00 there is a market in the old town's harbour the Varadero. It is stuffed with quality local products either edible or wearable. It is worth to check out before you do the big gift shopping for home.
Shopping
If you are into shopping on Lanzarote then this is the place to be. Here are the island's best selection of shops at Biosfera shopping centre. Nonetheless, there are some shops on the main boulevard as well as it referred here on the Strip but that is mainly reserved for the diners and pubs.
Puert Del Carmen Weather
The best weather of Lanzarote is reserved for Puerto Del Carmen. Not cold at all. When the Calima hits the island it's pursuingly hot to make you stay in a pub with a frozen glass of lager. Otherwise, it is just awesome! - Comments: 0
Lanzarote Airport - 09 Dec 2016 22:13
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Earlier this year, I devoted Four months getting around the Canaries. A really incredible journey, so many adventure to be enjoyed, countless beautiful shores to discover, stumbling out of bed in new dreamy spot every single day. So extraordinary, nonetheless this requires a lot of preparation and as well , organization! It isn’t all arranged for you. You make your very own quest and organize your private journey! Thankfully the Canaries is not that huge that folks can be lost there instantly. My favourite in all was The island of lanzarote. It’s a enchanting small place with spectacular people. It has its personal way of living as the rest of the islands have. You can forget the world while you are on the island. Lanzarote island is so distinct far off and lonesome to live on. You'll have an amazing holiday there with all the water amusement and then visits within the island. I wanted to talk about some things that I learnt along the way that can help with all the preparation and generally being traveler. Some are easy, but when you feel like millions of miles away from home, you can’t find any wi-fi and you have hardly some cash on you, minor tips may feel lifesavers! On The island the single thing you should have is sun screen to bear the sizzling sunshine. The weather is mostly bright then when it's raining the life goes to a halt there. People stay at home shut the doorway and windows and looking forward to the bad weather to go.
Lanzarote is a breezy destination. You will first see it once your plane prepares for landing. The north of the island is often more windy versus the south. I you are unable to endure the fine sand in your sandals and eyes make sure to move nearer to the south. Puerto del carmen is a warm and sunny resort any time of the year to have fun with pubs and eateries to go out.
Playa blanca is also a sweet location for most of the people featuring its amazing landscape and slow paced life. It is the favourite place for the familys and folks trying to find a bit more downtempoed holiday vacation. The island only and greatest jazz place the Blue Note is likewise found here which tells a lot about the folks who come here as well.
Costa Teguise is the windiest them and wind surfers like that an awful lot. If you aren’t right into jazz music or big celebrations then this is your resort to be on a vacation. You will find resort hotels, apartments, discos and restaurants of any sort to pass your time and energy after a painful day at the swimming pool.
If you are more into bars than walking beneath the blazing sunshine then you may need some money too. Hotels are actually low-priced so is the meal as well as the alcoholic beverages inside the pubs. Many hotels are full board which makes life much simpler in case you aren’t down into cooking your own personal meals or seeking eateries every day to have a mediocre supper. Keep in mind that a majority of places won’t allow bank cards under a specific amount so keeping money in The island of lanzarote could be lifesaver.
The article Lanzarote Airport was originally posted on LanzaroteFlare.
Lanzarote Airport is a relatively small international aerodrome with a capacity of handling 6 million passengers per annum.
The Terminal 1 built in 1999 copes with the demand of national and international flights while the revamped Terminal 2 born in the seventies dealing with domestic flights among the islands. You find more on the history of Lanzarote Airport on wikipedia.
Airport transfers are readily available except there is a national or local fiesta is taking place.
Taxis are the easiest and fastest solution to get you anywhere from the airport (check taxi rates here) but there are shuttle services to choose from too.
Public transport buses GUAGUA WAH WAH also easily take you to Puerto Del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Arrecife. Mind that if you go to Costa Teguise you need to change lines in Arrecife's INTERCAMBIADOR. Check out the bus timetable here Most drivers speak English and happily assist you through the journey even if you try to speak Spanish with them.
There are no underground or any other rail services available on the island thus the possibility to reach Arrecife Airport by these means is none. Also, there isn't any known footpath to reach the terminals either.
Plane spotters may take pleasure into a footpath, which runs along the shore from Arrecife to Puerto Del Carmen. It runs right behind the airfield placing passer byes under the roaring planes. The other end of the runaway runs into a HiperDino store on the other side of the motorway but you will notice that anyway if you do shopping there. Mind that the Tower may choose not to use one or the other end according to weather conditions. - Comments: 0
Playa Blanca - 09 Dec 2016 16:54
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Early this year, We spent 4 weeks hopping about the Canarian archipelago. Such a truly impressive experience, so many excitement to be enjoyed, a great number of excellent shores to see, getting up in new dreamy destination every single day. So amazing, nevertheless this takes a large amount of preparation and as well , organisation! It isn’t all set out for you. You make your unique voyage and then plan your unique path! Luckily the Canary Islands is not that gigantic that folks can be lost there instantly. My favourite in all was Lanzarote island. It’s a enchanting tiny place with stunning people. It's its very own manner of living as the rest of the islands have. You'll be able to leave behind your life while you are on the island. The island of lanzarote is really so special distant and lonesome to live on. You can get an exceptional family holiday there with all the water activities and then tours about the island. I hoped to share some things that we picked up in the process to aid with the scheduling and generally being traveler. Some are pretty simple, but when you feel like a million miles away from home, you can not get any wifi and you’ve got scarcely some money with you, small ideas may feel like lifesavers! On Lanzarote the one thing you will need is sun screen to deal with the sizzling sunlight. The weather is mostly sunny so when it is raining the life goes to a full stop there. People go inside seal the door and panes and looking forward to the storm to leave.
The island is a windy destination. You are likely to earliest notice it once your plane gets ready for making a landing. The north of the area is usually more breezy versus the south. If you can’t tolerate the sand in your sandals and eyes make sure to move nearer to the bottom of the island. Puerto del carmen is a sizzling and bright destination any time of the season to enjoy with discos and eateries to go out.
Playa blanca is also a great resort for most of the people with its fantastic landscape and slow paced life. It is the favourite spot for the familys and people trying to find a more downtempoed holiday. The island only and greatest jazz pub the Blue Note is likewise found here which says a lot about the folks that come here as well.
Costa Teguise is the breeziest all of them and windsurfers enjoy this a lot. If you are not right into jazz music or enormous gatherings then this really is your resort for being on a getaway. You will find accommodation, apartments, discos and restaurants of any kind to pass your time and energy after a painful day at the home pool.
If you are more into pubs than hiking under the scorching sunshine then you might need some cash too. Hotels usually are low cost so are the meals as well as the alcoholic beverages inside the bars. Most accommodations are offer meals which makes life much simpler in case you aren’t into making your own food or looking for eateries every single day to have a average meal. Mind that a majority of places would not approve credit card under a specific amount so having money in The island of lanzarote can be lifesaver.
The article Playa Blanca was originally posted on LanzaroteFlare.
Playa Blanca - Lanzarote
Playa Blanca is the southernmost town of Lanzarote and the newest resort of the island.
Despite providing the only regular ferry to the next island, it has a very relaxed atmosphere. Giving home to five star hotels like Princesa Yaiza, Dream Gran Castillo and the glamorous villas all around the town help distinguish itself from a bit more active Costa Teguise and pulsing Puerto Del Carmen.
Located 45 km from the Airport it is a journey in itself to get here through the volcanic landscape. Taxi ride is the easiest solution but there are airport shuttle services to choose from, too. Public transport is also available just hop on the Bus: LÃnea 161, which takes you there through Puerto Del Carmen
There are four main beaches:
Playa Dorada
The golden beach is right next to the Papagayo shopping centre. Its manmade cove breaks the ocean's waves making it an ideal spot for swimming. Renting out pedalos is also somewhat popular but here you will find the must-have's for any beach holiday: the banana boats, kite-surfs and parascending.
Playa Blanca
The main beach of the town surrounded by bars and restaurants. It makes an ideal spot to get your tan if you like being around or rather in front of people who enjoy the picturesque view of the dunes of Fuertaventura.
Playa Flamingo
Being left out of the town centre it is a more tranquil beach but still equipped with some restaurants and shops. It is next to the Flamingo beach resort enclosed by a cove makes a lovely spot to enjoy the sun watching the azure waves. It is the closest sandy beach to Montaña Roja and the surrounding developments.
Papagayo
Located outside of the actual town it is a part of a natural reserve. It is accessible on foot on a dirt road from the east side of the town. Taking a car may be more convenient but count on a small toll that is collected at the entrance. Alternatively, there is a water taxi service from the harbour.
Playa Blanca Nightlife
There are some pubs and clubs in town where you are welcomed until the sun raises. Although if you really are into pouring champagne to everyone while dancing on the tables and singing 500 miles then you may take a closer look at Puerto Del Carmen's great selection of party places.
However, if you are into fine restaurants looking over the marina enjoying the view and talk to people close to you then you have found yourself a nice place to spend the night. Later you can pop into the island's best or rather only jazz bar with live performances and feel the rhythm shivering down on your back.
Marina Rubicon
If you like watching boats floating on water and listening to the wind rustling under the feathers of seagull's wings while sipping a coffee or something that gets you through the day then this place should not be missed. Additionally it gives a place to a shopping centre and a morning market every Wednesday and Saturday.
Shopping
Well, Lanzarote is not a shopping paradise and Playa Blanca is not the sweetest fruit in it. A trip to Biosfera in Puerto Del Carmen may be necessary if you feel let down by the shops of the Promenade or the posh Marina Rubicon. But hey you shouldn't expect much in a place where men wear flip-flops, shorts and T-shirts all year long and women change from sandals to boots because it is officially winter in the calendar. - Comments: 0