Stroll along the seafront in Arrecife

_Start:_ go to ::Intercambiador De Guaguas bus station

(S) From the bus station, cross the road at the crosswalk in the direction of the garden opposite, then turn left along the sea. Take the pedestrian and cycle path along the Playa del Reducto. Continue along this promenade along the coast. Reach the San Gabriel Castle Bridge

(1) Turn right onto the bridge leading to the Castle. Continue to the end of the island, on which the fortress stands.

(2) Take the same route back to the previous crossroads.

(3) Continue along the quay, turning right. Reach Arrecife Town Hall.

(4) Pass Arrecife Town Hall and turn left onto Calle Liebre, which leads to the Church of San Gines via Calle Diaz. This is Arrecife's typical old town. Follow the streets leading off to the right to the "Charco de San Gines", an inlet tamed by the town. Follow the road around the bay.

(E) The route ends at a small stone footbridge (E) which affords a splendid panoramic view of the Charco de San Gines, the houses of Arrecife and, in the distance, the volcanoes (S/E).

It's a very easy route

_Gears: no equipment necessary other than a cap or hat, as the sun can sometimes be very strong.

_Local attractions:_There are many restaurants and bars along the promenade and around the "Charco de San Gines".

Playa del Reducto, a splendid beach inviting you to laze around.
San Gabriel Castle, a vestige of the island's history and home to numerous exhibitions.
Church of San Gines and old town, immersed in Lanzarote culture.
Charco de San Gines, a picture in itself.