Arrecife Cruise Port (Lanzarote)
Arrecife, Spain · Other
Cruise ships dock at Puerto de los Mármoles — Main Cruise Quay, Arrecife.
Single cruise dock 3 km from Arrecife with easy taxi access to the city, Timanfaya, and the César Manrique sites.
At a glance
Port summary
Puerto de los Mármoles is industrial; expect a short taxi or shuttle to Arrecife. Most headline sights (Timanfaya, Jameos, Mirador del Río) need a coach tour, taxi, or rental car.
Cruise dock
🚢 Puerto de los Mármoles — Main Cruise Quay
Lanzarote's only cruise berth, in the industrial port of Mármoles 3 km north-east of Arrecife. All cruise ships dock here; cruise-line shuttles and taxis run from the terminal exit.
📍 Latitude: 28.971016, Longitude: -13.529583
See dock on port map →Getting to Arrecife
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Metered Lanzarote taxis. €10-15 to Arrecife centre or €40-50 to Timanfaya one-way. All accept cards if asked first.
📍 Taxi rank outside the cruise terminal exit
Most cruise lines run a paid shuttle to Arrecife centre (Charco de San Ginés). Convenient and the cheapest hands-off option for downtown only.
📍 Cruise-line shuttle desk inside the terminal
Cheap city bus to Arrecife and onward to Costa Teguise. There's no stop inside the port — you must walk to the gate first. Skip if mobility is limited.
📍 Línea 1 / Línea 22 stop on Avenida de los Mármoles outside the port gate
Best option for Timanfaya + the Manrique sites in one day. Airport pickup is faster than expected. Avoid for Arrecife-only days.
📍 Rental desks at the cruise terminal and 5 minutes' drive at Arrecife airport (ACE)
Walking from the port to Arrecife takes about 40 minutes through an industrial zone with limited shade. Take the shuttle or a taxi.
📍 Not recommended
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work for almost everything in Arrecife and tourist sights; carry €20-40 in small notes for rural villages and the Sunday market.
Things to do
Cueva de los Verdes
⭐ Highlight
45-minute guided walk through a 6 km volcanic tube cave with a hidden trick at the end.
🕐 Mid-morning
Jameos del Agua
⭐ Highlight
Manrique's masterpiece — a collapsed lava tube reshaped into a turquoise pool and concert hall.
🕐 Late morning
Charco de San Ginés
Short stop🚶 Walk
Lanzarote's prettiest harbour walk — whitewashed fishermen's houses around a tidal lagoon.
🕐 Late afternoon for the light
Villa de Teguise Old Town
Short stop🚶 Walk
Lanzarote's old capital — cobbled lanes, a 17th-c convent, and a famous Sunday market.
🕐 Sunday morning for the market
Papagayo Beaches
🏖️ Beach
String of protected sandy coves on Lanzarote's south tip — the best swimming on the island.
🕐 Mid-morning
Playa del Reducto
Short stop🏖️ Beach
Arrecife's calm urban beach — golden sand, palm promenade, and a flat shoreline ideal for families.
🕐 Mid-morning
Echadero de los Camellos
Short stop🎯 Activity
Short camel ride across the lava slopes at the Timanfaya entrance — touristy but iconic.
🕐 Mid-morning
Fundación César Manrique
🏛️ Museum
Manrique's home built into five volcanic bubbles, now a foundation showcasing his life and works.
🕐 Right at opening
Castillo de San José (MIAC)
Short stop🏛️ Museum
18th-c clifftop fortress restored by César Manrique into a small contemporary art museum.
🕐 Mid-morning
Mirador del Río
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Manrique's cliff-top lookout 475 m above La Graciosa — a glass-walled bar with the best view.
🕐 Clear day, mid-morning
Timanfaya National Park
🌿 Nature
UNESCO volcanic park with a coach tour through the lava fields and a geothermal demo at Hilario.
🕐 First slot in the morning
Jardín de Cactus
Short stop🌿 Nature
Manrique's last work — 4,500 cacti spiralling around a restored windmill in an old volcanic quarry.
🕐 Mid-morning
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Arrecife?
- Your ship docks directly at the Arrecife cruise terminal in Spain.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Arrecife?
- Walking into Arrecife from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Arrecife centre?
- Typical options include Taxi, Shuttle bus, Local bus, Car rental, On foot. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Arrecife?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Arrecife independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Arrecife and are cards accepted?
- Arrecife uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Arrecife cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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