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- Matagorda
Matagorda
Matagorda and its sister resort, Los Pocillos, are just over a
mile from Lanzarote's large, bustling holiday city of Puerto del
Carmen. It is also connected to the larger, more brash resort by a
pleasant, long promenade walkway with great views over Matagorda
Bay. This means that visitors who opt for staying at a beach house
or in the quieter environs of Matagorda, a former fishing village,
can easily access the more boisterous entertainment and nightlife
of Puerto del Carmen. Matagorda has a gently sloping beach of fine,
dark sand, particularly popular for windsurfing. It boasts a
central commercial centre with a fair choice of restaurants and a
supermarket. In general the Matagorda is ideal for those seeking a
peaceful, relaxing holiday without too many bright lights or the
usual beach resort crowds.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and
Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Money
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided
into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and
major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards
and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels,
restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the
cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March
and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). The Canary
Islands: GMT (GMT +1 in summer).