Macher
Located 3km outside of Puerto del Carmen, this traditional Canarian village is a charming base in undiscovered Lanzarote and offers fantastic views to the coastal resort and Fuerteventura. Macher has a small supermarket and a couple of restaurants offering Canarian cuisine. For a wider choice the nearby village of Tias is only a few minutes drive away. If you’re looking for a relaxing holiday in a tranquil setting, then Macher is the place to enjoy your sun-soaked holidays by the pool, yet its only a short drive to the charming harbour and old town in Puerto del Carmen.
- 15 minsfrom Arrecife
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In the area
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Events
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Food & Dining
Like most of Spanish areas Tapas is a popular dish in Lanzarote and fresh sea food is always easy to come across. Some of the more specialised dishes for the Canaries are, Papas Crías (wild potatoes) which grow on the rocky hillsides, two kinds of sauces are always served with the papas arrugadas, the spicy red mojo which is based on chillies and peppers, and the green mojo which flavoured with parsley or coriander and which is served to complement fish dishes. Gofio is another vital staple of the island’s cuisine. Made from toasted corn and maize flour.
Restaurant Types
- Fine Dining
- Family friendly
- Local/Traditional
Nightlife
Featuring just a few local restaurants, Macher is a quieter village set away from the hustle and bustle and provides a tranquil experience, ideal for those getting away from it all.
Shops & Facilities
Speciality of the area
- Pottery
General Services
- Petrol station
- ATM's
Food Shopping
- Baker
- Supermarket
- Green grocer
- Patisserie
- Fishmonger
- Butcher
Healthcare
- Pharmacy
- Doctor / Clinic
Excursions and Places of Interest
Vineyards
El Grifo is the oldest winery within the Canary Islands and among the ten oldest in Spain. This family run winery, since 1775, is well worth a visit and produces up to six hundred thousand bottles of wine per year. The museum is open all year round with guided tours available.
National parks
The Timanfaya National Park is a must see when holidaying on the island. Declared a national park back in 1968, this site was once host to more than 100 volcanoes. The restaurant in the park serves traditional Canarian food that’s cooked using a cast-iron grill placed over a large hole in the ground. There is also the option to take a camel ride across the volcanic landscape.
Events
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Jan 2017
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06
Jan
Three Kings
national eventA religious Spanish holiday where towns arrange colorful parades and three kings on camels present gifts to children.
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06
Jan
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Feb 2017
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24
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03
Mar
Carnival
national eventCarnival in the Canary Islands is a serious business. After Rio de Janeiro these seven specks of Spain host some of the biggest and most riotous celebrations in the world!
2017 Carnival dates are not yet confirmed.
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24
Feb
03
Mar
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May 2017
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01
May
Labour Day
national eventA national holiday also known as International Worker's Day.
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30
May
Canarian Day
national eventMay 30th marks the date when the Canaries first gained autonomy from Spain, back in 1983. And now it’s an annual holiday across all of the seven islands in the archipelago.
The fiesta is a celebration of Canarian culture and events are held across the island. School kids don traditional dress, tuck into local dishes and dance to folklore music. The Canarian flag (white, blue and yellow) flies everywhere and the Cabildo organises fishing, Canarian wrestling and game hunting competitions.
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May
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Jun 2017
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23
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Jun
San Juan (Saint J...
national eventSaint John’s celebrations mark the beginning of summer on the night from the 23rd to the 24th of June. During this night, huge bonfires are traditionally lit all over the island and corncobs are roasted, the festivities being accompanied by folkloric music and dance
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Jun
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Aug 2017
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15
Aug
Assumption of Mary
national eventA national holiday and day of feasting.
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15
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Aug
Fiesta de San Gines
national eventThis major fiesta is in honour of Arrecife's patron saint San Gines.
During the daytime much of the activity is concentrated around the El Charco area itself, where traditional island sports such as Canarian sailing and wrestling are celebrated and a new Miss Lanzarote is elected annually.
festivities include parades, processions and dancing in the streets of Arrecife. The whole event then culminates in an impressive and extremely well attended fireworks display on the main beach promenade next to the Arrecife Gran Hotel on the night of the 25th, usually starting at around 23.30 hrs.
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15
Aug
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Sep 2017
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15
Sep
Lanzarote Day
national eventA day of traditional fiesta and festivities held annually to celebrate the patron saint of Lanzarote.
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15
Sep
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Oct 2017
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12
Oct
Spanish National Day
national eventA Spanish national holiday.
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12
Oct
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Nov 2017
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01
Nov
All Saints Day
national eventAn annual, catholic national holiday also known as All Hallows.
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01
Nov
Atlantic Odyssey
national eventThis is a family event and a favourite! The Atlantic Odyssey is an annual transatlantic boat race which takes place in November and in which participants sail from Lanzarote (or La Palma) to Martinique, in the Caribbean. A maximum of 60 boats crosses the ocean, so as to keep a spirit of interaction and camaraderie
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01
Nov
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Dec 2017
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06
Dec
Constitution Day
national eventAn annual national Spanish holiday.
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08
Dec
Immaculate Concep...
national eventA patronal feast day that annually celebrates belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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25
Dec
Christmas Day
national event
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06
Dec
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