Located on the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands is the city of Arrecife. It is the capital of the island and has been since 1852. Arrecife means rock reef and it was named after the reefs and rocky beaches that line the surrounding area.

Arrecife is also the name of the island’s airport. Car rental at Arrecife is the best means of travel for tourists and business travelers alike, as the island has many areas which are difficult to access without a personal vehicle.

Arrecife is the main port town on the island and serves most of the rest of the Canary Islands as well as Europe and mainland Africa. It is located close to the townships of Tinajo, Haria, and Yaiza. There are extensive roadways linking these townships together, including the LZ1 going north, and the LZ2 and LZ3, which go northwest and west respectively.

Cheap car hire at Arrecife will open up many travel possibilities to you and allow you to travel at your own speed. The leading industries in the city and on the island are agriculture, business and tourism. With a population of over 50,000 people and an area of nearly 23 kilometres, Arrecife is one of the biggest towns in the Canary Islands.

With the Atlantic Ocean to the south and east and mountains to the north, this is a beautiful location to go for a drive. Car hire at Arrecife, which can be booked over the internet to ensure availability, is the best way to explore the scenic landscape.