The Five Paths

Flights
Car hire & taxi
Getting there
Getting around

Flights
You can book a flight to Lanzarote's airport, Arrecife (ACE), from most regional UK airports with various scheduled and charter operators. You will find a comprehensive list here.
If you book far enough in advance you could expect to get a return flight for around 150 GBP or less. The lowest I've seen is 40 GBP inc taxes. If the course overlaps UK school holidays the airlines charge a premium - up to 240 GBP.

Car hire & taxis
When you arrive you need to get from the airport to Casa Amatista which is in the north of the island - far away from the 'looky looky' trinket sellers on the main tourist run of Puerto del Carmen. The full address is Villa Amatista - Camino las Huertitas 11 - 35560 La Vegueta.
The telephone numbers are: Tel.: +34 928 84 08 67 - Mobile: +34 639 168 574.
If we were a larger holiday company with printed T-shirts we would be able to pick up everyone up from the airport regardless of which flight you are on. However, we prefer to welcome you properly when you arrive at Casa Amatista.

So, it's either taxi or hire car. The taxis are all air conditioned Mercedes so if you can afford the 30 Euros or so it's not a bad option - and you could always share the cost with someone else. Pablo will pick you up if you book in advance on the number above for about 25 euros. Bargain.

Alternatively, why not hire your own Mercedes? Or Corsa or Golf Cabriolet. It is very convenient throwing your bags in the back of the car at the airport and it gives you more independence on the afternoons off and in the evenings. And you will immediately become other people's friend when they want a lift to the restaurant. Why not pre-arrange to share a car before you arrive. Don't forget your driving licence.

A Corsa will cost about 120 euros all inclusive for a week. We use Autos Montecar in Costa Teguise (+34 928 59 16 40) or book online with Cabrera Medina or make your own arrangements if you prefer.

You can hire a scooter if you fancy exploring on a Yamaha. You are allowed to ride a 50cc on a regular driving licence but anything racier will need a proper bike licence. Warning: it is often very windy on Lanzarote and scooters are not for the fainthearted.

Getting around
All group travel on each Path is in The Five Paths minibus. You will need access to a car if you want to get around in the evenings or on your day off. I have to say that if you don't have access to a car you will spend most of your spare time talking to lizards in Zanna's garden. Nice.

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