This short video has some lovely historical footage of the port in Arrecife & Lanzarote, explaining how the intense commercial activity led to the town becoming the capital of the island.
First products from Lanzarote were exported such as cochineal, onions, vegetables, tobacco and salt. Then the fishing boats brought large quantities of sardines and the canneries became the heart of the island.
Image: Memoria de Lanzarote
Today, the port of Arrecife is responsible for importing all of our commodities as well as the dock for cruise ships , Puerto de los Mármoles is the life of Lanzarote.
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