Lanzarote/Arrecife

[tri39]

Anyone there now. How many pontoons has the new Lanzarote marina?
Is anchoring verboten now in Naos and is Marmoles still available for anchoring.
And can multihulls get beyond the outer moorings in Arrecife itself, that is inside Islote Amor?

 

[Ashman]

We've just left the Puerto Arrecife where we picked up a line from one the mooring blocks scattered around the harbour. We stayed a week, it was free of charge and apart from a couple of afternoons when the wind moved into the south west it was a comfortable berth.
Two yachts had dropped anchor but the water is very clear so it is easy to find the concrete mooring blocks - you will have to dive to either pick up the mooring line or put your own on the block.

 

[elhix]

Which bay?

We've just left the Puerto Arrecife where we picked up a line from one the mooring blocks scattered around the harbour. We stayed a week, it was free of charge and apart from a couple of afternoons when the wind moved into the south west it was a comfortable berth.
Two yachts had dropped anchor but the water is very clear so it is easy to find the concrete mooring blocks - you will have to dive to either pick up the mooring line or put your own on the block.

Out of interest are you talking about Bajito Ahogado to the south of the town, and if so were you in the outer harbour - inside the outer wall - or inside the inner wall south of the Grand Hotel? I'm heading there soon and I'm wondering if there are places I can anchor (or tie to blocks). I've only got a three foot draft so maybe that'll open up some opportunities...

 

[Ashman]

We were moored very close the Mulle Antiguo in the southern part of Bajito Ahogado in the outer harbour - that's where the concrete blocks are to be found. With three foot draft you should be able to find a block in the eastern corner, ssw of the Castillo de San Gabriel ..... I was told it was quite busy earlier this week.

 

[Scillypete]

This was us anchored in Arrecife back in 2007

back then the blocks had lines and small buoys/bottles attached to them that you could just pick up, trusting them was at your own discretion. whilst there I checked out the channel into the inner part of the harbour all the way to the three pontoons just south of the yacht club were it is possible to go alongisde but the bottom was not clear all around the pontoons so care needed to be taken, as I recall off at least one of them there were large sunken concrete blocks. The pontoons would be handy to use around high tide to restock to save dinghy work but only with shoal draft then back to the anchorage before the tide drops too far. With 3 ft draft it is possible to go to the pontoons but not ideally for staying overnight, check out the route by dinghy first as all I have mentioned so far is six years out of date and quite probably irrelevant. Good wifi at the Grand hotel though.

 

[Border Terrier]

Arrecife has slowly improved as a place to visit since my first time in 1984 but..

My favorite for shoreside nightlife has got to be Corallejo on Fuertaventura and
you can surf on the reef just outside the town.

 

[bjl]

There are many pontoons in the marina and dozens of berths alongside finger pontoons. The marina can cope with 50+ foot vessels but it would be wise to call ahead if your boat is that big because some of the larger berths are taken right now. Call Marina Arrecife on Ch09 and the marinero will come down and take your lines. Don't expect luxury: the marina isn't due to be completed until some time next year. Facilities are 2 ablution blocks, the men's has 2x toilets and about 4 showers, plus a 'lounge' where you can sit at a table and do your wifi jobs. I have it on reliable authority that the ladies' block has 2 toilets and 2 showers. Security is good. Town, including restaurants and 2 or 3 decent sized supermarkets, is within a short walk. Larger stores are a bike ride away - up hill. At least 3 chandleries within walking distance. Hope that helps your deliberations.

 

[bjl]

To add to my last post, there are about half a dozen or more catamarans alongside finger pontoons in the marina right now. Many of the catamarans are over 46ft long.

 

[tri39]

Thanks for the details bjl. Esp that multis are welcome!