Key Facts – Port of Arrecife
- Location
- Arrecife, Lanzarote's capital
- Role
- Island's main commercial harbour – larger vessels and longer routes
- Destination 1
- Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (~5–6.5 h, ~5×/week)
- Destination 2
- Cádiz, mainland Spain (~26 h, ~1×/week)
- Operators
- Naviera Armas, Balearia (Gran Canaria); Naviera Armas (Cádiz)
- Season
- Year-round
Why Arrecife?
Arrecife is Lanzarote's capital and largest town, and its harbour is the island's main commercial port. Unlike the resort terminal at Playa Blanca, which handles only the short Fuerteventura hop, Arrecife is where the bigger vessels and longer routes are based: the link to Gran Canaria and the long weekly haul to and from mainland Spain. If your trip involves anything beyond the immediate island hop to Fuerteventura, Arrecife is your port.
Terminal & Location
The ferry terminal sits within Arrecife's harbour, part of the town's working port. As the island's capital, Arrecife has the full range of everyday amenities – shops, restaurants, banks – within the town itself, and is well connected by road to the rest of Lanzarote, including Playa Blanca in the south.
Route to Gran Canaria
Naviera Armas and Balearia both sail from Arrecife to Las Palmas on Gran Canaria, with a crossing time of roughly 5 to 6.5 hours depending on the operator and sailing. This is not a daily service – it runs around five times a week – so it is worth checking the sailing days before you build a trip around it, particularly if you need to be back on a specific date.
Plan around sailing days
Because Arrecife–Las Palmas runs roughly five times a week rather than daily, a missed sailing can mean a longer wait than you expect. Check the live timetable for your travel dates before finalising other bookings around the crossing.
Route to Mainland Spain
The long-haul option from Arrecife is the crossing to Cádiz on the Spanish mainland, operated by Naviera Armas. At around 26 hours and roughly once a week, it is a significant undertaking rather than a quick hop – but it is the standard way to bring your own car or motorhome to Lanzarote instead of renting one on arrival, or to take your vehicle back to the mainland at the end of a stay. With only one sailing a week, dates need to be planned well ahead, especially if you are also booking a cabin.
Bringing a Vehicle
Arrecife is the port to use if you are travelling with a car or motorhome from mainland Spain via Cádiz, or taking a vehicle onward to Gran Canaria. Vehicle space on both routes is more limited than on the frequent Playa Blanca–Corralejo hop, so book ahead – particularly for the weekly Cádiz sailing, where vehicle space can be the first thing to sell out.
Good to know
The details for each connection come directly from the Direct Ferries booking system.
Terminals at this port
- Jose Antonio, 90, C.P 35500 – Arrecife, Lanzarote · Map
Operators: Naviera Armas, Baleària, Trasmediterránea, Fred Olsen Express
To Cádiz (mainland Spain)
Foot passengers and vehicles
Naviera Armas
- Latest check-in
- with vehicle 120 min · on foot 120 min · with pet 120 min before departure
- Departure terminal
- Jose Antonio, 90, C.P 35500 – Arrecife, Lanzarote · Map
- Pets
- allowed: Dog (max. 4) · Cat (max. 4)
Baleària
- Latest check-in
- with vehicle 120 min · on foot 120 min · with pet 120 min before departure
- Departure terminal
- Jose Antonio, 90, C.P 35500 – Arrecife, Lanzarote · Map
- Pets
- allowed: Cat (max. 2) · Assistance dog (max. 9, vehicle required) · Dog under 10 kg (max. 2) · Dog 10 kg or more (max. 2)
To Huelva (mainland Spain)
Foot passengers and vehicles
Naviera Armas
- Latest check-in
- with vehicle 60 min · on foot 30 min · with pet 60 min before departure
- Departure terminal
- Jose Antonio, 90, C.P 35500 – Arrecife, Lanzarote · Map
- Pets
- allowed: Dog (max. 4) · Cat (max. 4)
Fred Olsen Express
- Latest check-in
- with vehicle 60 min · on foot 60 min · with pet 60 min before departure
- Departure terminal
- Jose Antonio, 90, C.P 35500 – Arrecife, Lanzarote · Map
- Pets
- allowed: Dog (max. 4) · Cat (max. 4) · Assistance dog (max. 4)
To Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)
Foot passengers and vehicles
Naviera Armas
- Latest check-in
- with vehicle 60 min · on foot 30 min · with pet 60 min before departure
- Departure terminal
- Jose Antonio, 90, C.P 35500 – Arrecife, Lanzarote · Map
- Pets
- allowed: Dog (max. 4) · Cat (max. 4)
Baleària
- Latest check-in
- with vehicle 60 min · on foot 30 min · with pet 60 min before departure
- Departure terminal
- Jose Antonio, 90, C.P 35500 – Arrecife, Lanzarote · Map
- Pets
- allowed: Cat (max. 2) · Assistance dog (max. 9, vehicle required) · Dog under 10 kg (max. 2) · Dog 10 kg or more (max. 2)
Trasmediterránea
- Latest check-in
- with vehicle 120 min · on foot 120 min · with pet 120 min before departure
- Departure terminal
- Jose Antonio, 90, C.P 35500 – Arrecife, Lanzarote · Map
- Pets
- allowed: Dog (max. 9) · Cat (max. 9) · Assistance dog (max. 9)
To Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura)
Foot passengers and vehicles
Naviera Armas
- Latest check-in
- with vehicle 60 min · on foot 30 min · with pet 60 min before departure
- Departure terminal
- Jose Antonio, 90, C.P 35500 – Arrecife, Lanzarote · Map
- Pets
- allowed: Dog (max. 4) · Cat (max. 4)
Baleària
- Latest check-in
- with vehicle 60 min · on foot 30 min · with pet 60 min before departure
- Departure terminal
- Jose Antonio, 90, C.P 35500 – Arrecife, Lanzarote · Map
- Pets
- allowed: Cat (max. 2) · Assistance dog (max. 9, vehicle required) · Dog under 10 kg (max. 2) · Dog 10 kg or more (max. 2)
To Santa Cruz de La Palma (La Palma)
Foot passengers and vehicles
Naviera Armas
- Latest check-in
- with vehicle 60 min · on foot 30 min · with pet 60 min before departure
- Departure terminal
- Jose Antonio, 90, C.P 35500 – Arrecife, Lanzarote · Map
- Pets
- allowed: Dog (max. 4) · Cat (max. 4)
Trasmediterránea
- Latest check-in
- with vehicle 120 min · on foot 120 min · with pet 120 min before departure
- Departure terminal
- Jose Antonio, 90, C.P 35500 – Arrecife, Lanzarote · Map
- Pets
- allowed: Dog (max. 9) · Cat (max. 9) · Assistance dog (max. 9)
To Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Tenerife)
Foot passengers and vehicles
Naviera Armas
- Latest check-in
- with vehicle 60 min · on foot 30 min · with pet 60 min before departure
- Departure terminal
- Jose Antonio, 90, C.P 35500 – Arrecife, Lanzarote · Map
- Pets
- allowed: Dog (max. 4) · Cat (max. 4)
Baleària
- Latest check-in
- with vehicle 60 min · on foot 30 min · with pet 60 min before departure
- Departure terminal
- Jose Antonio, 90, C.P 35500 – Arrecife, Lanzarote · Map
- Pets
- allowed: Cat (max. 2) · Assistance dog (max. 9, vehicle required) · Dog under 10 kg (max. 2) · Dog 10 kg or more (max. 2)
Trasmediterránea
- Latest check-in
- with vehicle 120 min · on foot 120 min · with pet 120 min before departure
- Departure terminal
- Jose Antonio, 90, C.P 35500 – Arrecife, Lanzarote · Map
- Pets
- allowed: Dog (max. 9) · Cat (max. 9) · Assistance dog (max. 9)
Source: Direct Ferries Connect API, as of 7 Oct 2026. Check-in deadlines may vary by sailing.
FAQ
Where do ferries from Arrecife go?
Arrecife serves the longer routes: to Las Palmas on Gran Canaria, and to Cádiz on mainland Spain. The short Fuerteventura hop departs from Playa Blanca instead.
How long is the ferry to Las Palmas?
Roughly 5 to 6.5 hours, depending on the operator and sailing.
How often does the Gran Canaria ferry run?
Around five times a week – not daily, so check the sailing days before planning.
How long is the ferry to Cádiz?
About 26 hours with Naviera Armas, roughly once a week.
Which operators sail from Arrecife?
Naviera Armas and Balearia serve Las Palmas; Naviera Armas operates the Cádiz crossing.
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