World Of Tourism

Discover the magic of Lanzarote by exploring the spectacular volcanic landscapes which seem to come from distant planets, and where the heat from the centre of the earth shoots to the surface. Relax in the peaceful beaches of white sand and transparent water, and take in the impressive views of the small islets that can be glimpsed from the cliff tops



Lanzarote is a special experience for the senses, especially in terms of sight and sound, which capture these impossible formations in the landscape and the silence which fills you with peace. A Biosphere Reserve, the island also boasts a Marine Reserve, a National Park and 12 natural protected areas: this is a treasure for those who like to spend their leisure time in natural settings, enjoying the sunshine along with the fresh sea air. In the island of the volcanoes you will see, as in nowhere else, the extent to which the volcanic origin of a land influences the lives of its inhabitants. In agricultural settings of great beauty, you will discover how the peasants of Lanzarote worked with nature, in order to survive, and developed a unique system of cultivation that made it possible for them to grow excellent products in an apparently sterile land, where crops are cultivated below a covering of black volcanic sand.

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Although Lanzarote is on its way to the wheelchair accessibility, there are still many challenges at the infrastructure level. We in Sadiv are firmly committed to open the island to all the tourist, no matter what their needs or limitations are by offering our services.
That is why the idea of offering our services to all, using the best technical support and human resources to help open the path to the accessible tourism in Lanzarote.



TARGET AUDIENCE:

• disabled persons
• elderly
• people with temporary disability (due to accident or illness)
• families in difficult situations
• In general people with difficulties to cope with their daily routines


ABOUT US

We are a team of professionals with social-health vocation, special training and years of experience.We are ready to provide the best care adapted to each indivudal´s situation. Our main goal is to offer the best service to tourist who come to our island whatever the degree od dependence, the situation or needs are. We know how to help to make the stay on Lanzarote an unforgettable experience.
Sadiv aims to:
o help you enjoy the time of your vacation
o avoiding the isolation of elderly or disabled in the hotel or resort
o increasing the autonomy of both, dependent and their relatives
o giving the security for people fearing travelling alone because of physical or mental problems
o Providing the personal assistance in order to relieve the stress of regular caregivers
o Accompaniyng in the hotel, on the island, enjoying the sxwimming pool, the beach, etc.
O Making the elderly sure that they are being safe and well cared of




SERVICES PROVIDED:

• Personal assistance:
- getting up
- showering, bathing
- getting dressed, changed
- shaving
- helping to prepare maels, eat
- getting up and down the stairs
- etc.

• Tecnical items: electric hoist, wheelchairs, etc.

After the first International Mar y Sol Open 2009, now will take place at Amarilla Golf & Country Club the 2nd International Mar y Sol Open 2010 from the 29th to the 30th of November 2010. The principal aim of this tournament is for the promotion of golf as an ideal sport option for the disabled, providing the benefits of physical exercise, therapy and social integration with able-bodied golfers.

Organized by the Mar y Sol Hotel and sponsored by a range of companies, who support this project in the Canaries, the organizers anticipate able-bodied and disabled players from England, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Holland and of course from Spain.

All competitors have a recognized golfing handicap and all golfers – able-bodied and disabled - play to “The Rules of Golf”, as legislated by the R&A in Scotland.

The climate and surroundings of Tenerife and the collaboration of the Amarilla Golf & Country Club and Mar y Sol Hotel, are pleased to offer their facilities for this mixed ability event – The International Mar y Sol Open 2010.


More info: http://www.golfopen-marysol.com

This is one of the most renowned beaches in Tías, having once again been awarded a EU Blue Flag due to its outstanding quality. The beach is 1.230 ms long and 150 ms wide and is conveniently equipped. It is surrounded by an attractive promenade with a cycle-path, ideal for walking, cycling or simply seeing the art sculptures disseminated through the coast of Puerto del Carmen. It also has plenty of quiet and romantic corners. Images of this golden sand coast surrounded by an intense blue sea have been seen all through Europe and attracted thousands of tourists each year.

Close to the Pocillos beach a number of diving schools offer persons with limited mobility the chance to visit the seabed, a unique experience.

Pocillos is an accessible beach…ALL, without exception, can enjoy the beach in a convenient and safe way. The Tías municipality has equipped the beach with all necessary facilities and equipment:

1. Parking area close to the beach, with reserved parking places

These reserved places are signalled with graphic indications on the pavement and in vertical position. They are located in front of Playa de las Naciones. From this area up to the beach there are no barriers.

2. Signposts for accessible route, accessible beach and services are under way now and shall be placed soon

This way all persons shall be informed about access by car to the beach and fully accessible routes for wheelchair-users.

3. Accessible route

The pedestrian route that connects the town centre with the beach is now adapted after physical barriers were removed in public ways and the sea promenade. Pedestrian crossings in the area immediately connected with the accessible entry to the beach are also adapted.

4. Fixed, wood-made walkways

These are about 2,10 ms wide and 51 ms long, complemented with non-fixed, roll-up routes that lead to the seashore. Pocillos beach has a number of these walkways, from Playa de las Naciones up to the wet sand area. Wheelchairs can turn around in the rest area. The size of this area allows for parking of wheelchairs and transfers to and from adapted wheel- and amphibious chairs.

5. Roll-up walkways

These are to be found in the wet sand zone and allow direct access to the sea for persons with limited mobility. They are 1,20 ms wide and 21 ms long.

6. Shaded rest area

The beach is equipped with an adapted platform that allows persons with limited mobility to access rest areas.

7. Toilets and Showers

Adapted toilets and showers can be reached via the accessible route. The beach is equipped with four public adapted WCs and two showers with folding seats, present in Playa de las Naciones and Playa de Los Jameos.

8. Surveillance and first-aid area

This are is next to the accessible beach area and allows assistance to swimmers. Emerlan assists chair users through its staff of lifeguards and its volunteers.

9. Safe bath area

Lifeguards have the resources and aids for persons with limited mobility to access the sea in a proper way, including floating wheelchairs. Lifeguards have in place a system to help bathers leave the water when they have finished their bath and especially for emergency cases.


ADAPTED TOILET

Adapted toilet service in the Pocillos beach.

The Tías municipality has now strengthened the service for toilet access and accompaniment to the sea for persons with limited mobility, and this service shall be extended during the summer season. This services is targeted at elderly persons and persons with mobility problems, with its quality ensured by the team of lifeguards.

This system is available to all residents and tourists wishing to book amphibious chairs. This can be done by directly contacting lifeguards in the beach, without an appointment. This service is currently free of charge, available 365 days a year from 11.00 till 17.00.

Disability aids include aquatic chairs that ensure highly safe access to the sea.

Children and persons with intellectual disabilities should be accompanied by an adult.





Near accomodations:Bungalows Nautilus
More information about accessible Lanzarote: link

About 600 people with disabilities have enjoyed this summer in the Balear Sea the "beach access" available to disabled swimmers offered by "Cruz Roja".

As explained the regional director of Cruz Roja Emergency Relief, Victoria Avella, persons with disabilities receive physical help, for the entrance to the beach, in the use of showers and the locker room and during the bath.

In this sense, the user is helped by the rescuer to access the amphibious wheelchairs or anfibuggys "entitled to the bathroom for people with reduced mobility, and during the time that remains in the sea the person receives a constant help.


For a better security, in the main beaches of Palma (Playa de Palma, Cala Estancia, Can Pere Antoni, and Cala Major Garden City) there are areas defined for these users bath.



A new service also offered by the Red Cross is accompanying blind people.


The service must be requested 24 hours in advance, a lifeguard takes the user through the bus stop, taxi or desired meeting point, accompanies him during his stay at the beach and then to where it tells you .


But the most original service, completely new in the Balear lands, carried out by the Ibiza Town Hall, in collaboration with ONCE, which was implemented on the beach of Talamanca the system known as " audioplaya "


The beach has a point of bathroom accessible for blind and visually impaired, equipped with a voice information system that allows them to be guided in the environment as well as knowing the water depth and the distance you are from shore .


It also has a number of buoys that help the user to deposit their belongings, each marked with a symbol touch.


With this system the Talamanca beach becomes the first of the islands completely accessible for blind and visually impaired.


The system of audioplaya was implemented for the first time on the beaches of Valencia and also runs in Melilla, Malaga and Almeria.

Nautilus turns this way into the first tourist establishment into the Canary Isles that there shows this distinction with which there is guaranteed the practiced of his facilities to persons with problems of limited mobility.

Located in Matagorda, in Lanzarote's south, Bungalows Nautilus it has followed a Plan of Accessibility attending to all the aspects to obtain a tourist polyvalent complex directed all kinds of clients under the concept of tourism for all.

The equipment and Nautilus Lanzarote's direction have done of the accessible tourism his maxim and this way he remains reflected in a few facilities provided with ramps, bathrooms adapted in common zones, swimming pool equipped with hydraulic hoist etc. The complex consists of 70 bungalows of one and two rooms of which 34 have been specially reformed to offer a few ideal conditions of accessibility for persons with disability and to facilitate so this collective enjoyment of an of integration tourism.

34 adapted bungalows possess entry to level zero, doors free space of step of 90 cm, zones space of draft of 150 free cm of obstacles Baths completely equipped with bars of support in water closets, showers to level zero with seat and bars and wash basins without foot between other details. Some of the bungalows possess also kitchens without furniture under the vitrocerámica “kitchen” or the sink to allow the frontal access to users of wheelchair.
The excellence as for accessibility of his facilities turns it into a modal into Lanzarote's island for the group of persons with physical disability and comes to increase this way the tourist accessible offer of quality in the Canary Isles.


The Title of Accessibility and Adaptability has been granted by Equalitas Vitae, consulting specialized in elimination of architectural barriers and accessible tourism for persons with problems of mobility reduced in Spain



http://www.nautilus-lanzarote.com

In line with one of the main objectives of Cicar from the industry leader in car rental in the Canary Islands continues to innovate. If a year ago Cicar joined the fleet of "Opel Vivaro adapted" for transporting disabled people now they want to go further incorporating a fleet of rental vehicles adapted to driving for people with reduced mobility.

For the launch of this new project, Cicar has relied on the new Opel Astra in the version 1.6, with automatic gearbox. A Orvecame brand sold by another company of the Group Cabrera Medina.

Adaptations installed devices Canary Sapphire Electro Group company, unique in the archipelago and a specialist in the adaptation of such vehicles, covering about 80 percent of disabilities, so people with reduced mobility can rent at any island a vehicle adapted to their needs.

The equipment has a knob on the steering wheel, rev the accelerator, hand brake lever and approved electronic accelerator ring, to move with any of the possible adaptations. The rental price is the same as a vehicle without adaptation of the same group.

Mamerto Cabrera, CEO of Cicar, believes that "this initiative is another step forward to improve service to our customers." "We want to provide barrier-free service on all islands, so we have created a fleet perfectly adapted to cover 80 percent of physical disabilities."

"The history of the company and commitment to our customers and Canary us to improve every day by offering more services and taking our slogan to the maximum exponent. We intend to be faithful to this concern we have delivered for more than 40 years and therefore We extend our services to as many customers as possible, "Cabrera added.


Agreement with Sixt

Moreover, Sixt and Cicar became collaborators since last August 1 in the Canary Islands and more than 100 countries in Europe, Africa, South America, Asia, Oceania and South America.

Cicar (Canary Island Car) was founded in 1967 with a fleet of only five cars, but now offers a fleet of more than 7,900 vehicles and employs through group Cabrera Medina Lanzarote, more than 950 people . Now, through Cicar, Sixt now offers its customers an excellent coverage anywhere in the Canaries.

Sixt rent a car S.L.U. It is present in our country since 2005 directly and since then has grown steadily. Sixt employs over 150 people in Spain, 30 of which deal with the central services of the German subsidiary in Palma de Mallorca. A fleet of 8,000 new vehicles are distributed throughout the 18 establishments that Sixt has scattered airports and TGV stations in the center of some Spanish cities.

SIXT rent a car S.L.U. It is a subsidiary of the German company SIXT AG, founded in Munich in 1912 Martin Sixt. It operates in over 100 countries and generates a turnover of 1,600 million euros per year, employing about 3,000 people worldwide.

Estanislao Pérez Mata, managing director of SIXT rent a car Spain has said that "with this agreement we have an excellent partner in the Canary Islands." And, now, customers of this company can make reservations for any of the islands. It seeks to "provide greater coverage" to customers, "in another corner of the Spanish territory," said Mara. In addition, customers Cicar, added, "will feature Sixt services in over 100 countries around the world."

http://www.cicar.com



Source of the information in Spanish: http://www.lavozdelanzarote.com/article42791.html

For years Ibiza-Eivissa Town Council has been working on being a municipality universally accessible to all people, a city in which its citizens and visitors can get around the entire city safely and without difficulties.

With the aim of improving the quality of life of disabled people, all the rehabilitation work that is carried out is to improve the pavements and the levels of accessibility in streets throughout the city, removing architectural barriers in the streets, beaches and public buildings.

For people with limited vision, we are adapting traffic lights with audible signals. Furthermore we offer an accessible website, and with the collaboration of the ONCE (Spanish National Organisation for the Blind) we have prepared a tourist guide to the city and the menus of the restaurants in Braille.

A city without barriers: improving the quality of life of all the citizens and offering accessible, safe tourism to our visitors is a priority for the city of Eivissa.

At the Touristic Informaction Ofice, you can ask for the Tourist Guide Ibiza World Heritage for visual deficiency people. These guide is available in Catalan, Spanish, English and German.


In Talamanca Beach and ses Figueretes
Life-saving Service
Amphibian Wheelchair Chair Service
From 11.00 to 19.00 h
+ info: +34 971 399 232


Attachments:
http://www.eivissa.es/portal/attachments/355_eivissa-guia-accessibilitat.pdf
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Adonis Isla Bonita Hotel is located in the Playa Fanabe in Costa Adeje, one of the most prestigious residential areas of southern Tenerife, at 350 meters from the beach.

The complex has 438 rooms. All rooms have air conditioning and can accommodate up to 4 people.
Bathroom have bath with shower and hairdryer, separate bedroom, small refrigerator, balcony with tables and chairs.
Outdoor swimming pool, separate children's pool, jacuzzi.
Non-smoking restaurant with an International Buffet. Baby chairs.
Barbecue Restaurant.
On the roof there are two solarium, one of them nudist.
Animation team. Program of daytime and nighttime & Mini Disc
Sports to play badminton, football, soccer, handball, volleyball, archery, shooting the rifle, etc. A tennis court, a squash court. Gym & sauna
Mini Club 4-12 years. New Mini Club and playground for children & young people from 4 -14 years (has not included).

All major areas are accessible for guests with wheelchairs. There are 8 rooms (street level, shower instead of bath) suitable for customers in wheelchairs. Measures Doors: Entry: 80 cm. Bedroom: 80 cm. Bathroom: 80 cm.

Villas Don Pepe are the ideal destination for those who desire luxury, space and intimacy in an individual villa with its own heated pool, 4 sleeping-rooms, three bathrooms, air conditioning, huge terrace with many deck chairs, BBQ, private car park and the most complete interior equipment.

The Villas are totally adapted for our wheelchair guests with a disabled bathroom, a pool hoist, spaciousness all around, no barriers, etc. We are awaiting you here in one of the most peaceful and beautiful zones of Lanzarote, Playa Blanca - an old fishing town along the coast of the municipality of Yaiza.


Villas Don Pepe have all types of facilities to make your stay unforgettable. The following equipment will be provided to you:
-Zona WI-FI ... You can bring your laptop !
-Private heated pool
-Hoist for the pool
-Four bedrooms
-Three bathrooms (one adapted)
-Terrace with deckchairs
-Air conditioning
-BBQ
-Private car park
-DVD-Player and movies
-Spaciousness everywhere



http://www.villasdonpepe.com

Casas Heddy is a rehabilitation center with hotel capability, specifically designed for people with a physical handicap. The better part of the complex is totally free of physical obstacles, making it ideal for guests in wheelchairs. All rooms are equipped with alarm in the rooms to contact the nurse in duty in case of necessity.

The prices offered here are for the period 19th june to 11th October of 2010.

Prices pr person/night:
From 19/06-11/10 2010
Only Breakfast: Individuals € 45 Groups of 10+ € 39 Groups of 20+ € 39 and 1 Free.
(For only breakfast and half board, possibility to buy lunch and/or dinner (Buffet) if desired.)
Half Board: Individuals € 52 Groups of 10+ € 46 Groups of 20+ € 46 and 1 Free.
Full Board: : Individuals € 60 Groups of 10+ € 55 Groups of 20+ € 55 and 1 Free.
These prices are for 2 guests sharing a double room (or 3 persons sharing a triple room).
Individual rooms (not sharing) have an added cost of € 15 pr day.



These prices include:
Different daytime activities, such as f.eks, physical training on land or in the pool (28 degrees centigrade). Inside pool over 32 degrees centigrade.
Physiotherapy treatment costs: 20 Euros pr. 30 minutes.
Different shows during the week (night time entertainment).
An outdoor BBQ every other Saturday, and dance every Saturday. (Not included in only Breakfast)
Excursions to Pto del Carmen, Arrecife ,to the market in Teguise and Playa Blanca with the Casas Heddy bus (specially equipped with an elevator and room for wheelchairs).
Excursions to the beach with special chairs, used to get to the water for those who might need it.
A nurse on duty 24 hrs a day.
Reception with a mini market, open from 8 am to 21 pm.
For groups over 20 persons we can arrange excursions with a guide and our special bus to all the principal sightseeing places of Lanzarote at a very cheap price.
In the case of larger groups, airport transfer with our bus will be included in the price. We take you luggage from the airport to your room so you don´t have to worry about that.




INFORMATION & RESERVATION:
Tlf: 928510016
Móvil: 639 270 115
Fax: 928 8414142
Email: karina@casasheddy.com

Canary Islands, the perfect destination for disabled and senior citizens ...

Sol Access Service is a team of highly qualified, multilingual professionals, with 20 years experience in accessible travel industry. We are committed to provide the best possible service and support to meet the needs, a deep knowledge of the destination and the most competitive prices in the market.

A warm welcome will be awaiting you!




Our sevices includes
-Accomodation:we offer a wide range of accessible hotels, apartments, bungalows and villas, the majority of which are equiped with a pool hoist.
-Groups: please give us your requirements and budget and we will endeavour to accomodate your needs.
-Transfers in adapted vehicles.
-Full excursion programme.
-Rental for equipment.
-Carer/assistance service.
-Car rental.
-Multilingual representatives.

At SOL ACCESS we take care of every aspect of your holiday which is tailored to your individual needs.

Sol Access Service, despite his short professional career, has managed to gain the confidence of the majority of disability associations and agencies specializing in barrier-free tourism in Europe.



SOL ACCESS SERVICE S.L.L.
C/ J. González González nº 20
38626 Valle San Lorenzo
Tlf. 922 76 51 86
Movil: 664 64 64 84
E-mail: ic@solaccessservice.com
www.solaccessservice.com
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InfoMallorca is an initiative by the Consell de Mallorca (Mallorca Island Council) and the Consorci d'Informàtica Local de Mallorca (Local Information Technology Consortium of Mallorca), which offers a cultural, procedural and tourist agenda for all Mallorca's institutions to visitors.

As well as being the only agenda of institutional events in Mallorca, Agenda Mallorca is a web space where you can find all kinds of social and cultural information.
It is important to everyone to be able to arrange your leisure time optimally. With this in mind a travel guide attempts to assist the visitor in the decision about whether the accessibility of the various forms of public transport or touristic facilities correspond to his / her particular requirements.

At the same time the visitor recieves advice about where he / she can recieve complementary information to any queries.


Further Information:

Tourist Guide Mallorca

www.mallorcaforall.com

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Hello everybody

My name is Marieke Vervoort, I am from Belgium and I am 31 years old. As you can see, I am sitting in a wheelchair, but this has not always been the case, I did not land in a wheelchair after an accident, but because of a rare progressive disease.

I actually grew up as a healthy child. I used to mountain bike, Jiu-jitsu, ski, I was in a swimming club, and I participated in youth movements, I took part in everything. Suddenly at the age of 15 my life took a completely different direction because of this unknown disease. Slowly and gradually, I had to put more and more things aside, and I ended up in a wheelchair. Because something is wrong with my brain and central nervous system control, I am now paralyzed approximately up to my diaphragm, and my hands are also deteriorating.

In the rehabilitation centre, I slowly but surely learned to find my way by rolling on these wheels. I learned how to dress myself again without help, how to cope with the barriers with my wheelchair, I learnt about mounting and dismounting pavements and other issue that we take for granted. When I learned to drive an adapted car, I started to experience more freedom and independence.

Then, I was completely astonished when I first got in touch with adapted sports. Every sport you can imagine that exists for able bodied athletes also exists for rollers… from dancing to rugby. Just incredible! I felt most attracted to wheelchair basketball and went looking for a team and eventually became the only woman in a male team.

I also found my way in to scuba diving. After some time, wheelchair basketball stopped fulfilling my expectations and not long after that I also had to stop diving for medical reasons. I then bought an athletic running wheelchair and so I had the ability and opportunity to start triathlons. First the swimming was mentally very hard, after competition swimming as a non disabled, now watching those legs lifeless dangling in the back was tough, but it did go impressively well. After only 2 months of training I took part in my first aquathlon and finished as third woman overall, me being the only wheelchair participant.

So I both literally and metaphorically free wheeled in to the fearful sport of triathlon. I started in 2004 and in 2006 I was World Champion in Switzerland on the Olympic Distance Physically Challenged or Para-Triathlon. World champion again in 2007, I managed to qualify for the heavy Ironman Hawaii, my ultimate dream! I lived out my dream, I did go to Hawaii. But what was to be a dream became a hell. All my stuff only arrived 4 days before the race, which is a disaster for an athlete. I could not go swimming because I did not have my splints, I could not go biking, because I had no hand bike, and I could not go wheeling / wheelchair riding, as my running wheelchair had not arrived. The only thing I could do was to wait; I was full of fear and stress. I had completely lost the wish to participate. However, I put my mind back to square one and decided I had to make the best of the situation.


The swim start was impressive, just as if we were fish who had not received any food for weeks. Maybe it is hard to believe, but I even enjoyed it, and in the end saw a turtle. After only 1h17 I had completed the 3800m swim and could start the 180km bike. It was extremely hot and the wind was blowing strongly. On the course, I lost my drink bottle and had bad luck because the wind turned just when I reached the turning point. As a result, I had headwind the whole way along, but I did not surrender. I went on. The cut off time is the same for all athletes, physically challenged and able bodied. I finished barely 15 minutes outside of that cut off time, but was not allowed to start the third part of the race. I was immensely disappointed but I still felt and still feel that I am an Iron Lady!

When I came back home, I was crowned the Honour of Flanders, for being the most perseverant person of the year. I was fully determined to come back in 2008 and do the Hawaii Ironman again, but my disease decided differently. My health deteriorated severely and triathlon was not an option anymore. I got really very depressed. From an average of 30 hours of training or so per week to nothing at all, was somehow too much for me. In 2009, my book “Wielemie Sport for Life” was published. It is an honest book about my life. In the meantime, I have found a couple of new challenges: blokart and chair skiing. In October I will participate into my first Blokart World Championship. Last year I did the European Championship in Denmark for the first time and managed to break a record.

With all my experiences, the most beautiful thing that ever came into my life is my dog. She is not only helpful physically but also mentally; for example, she takes my socks off, she grasps things from the floor and she even pays for me in the shop. What I cannot do myself anymore, she does it for me, she is wonderful.

With the story of my life, I would like to let you know that it is so important to see and embrace the things that you can do and appreciate how lucky you are.

Complaining and mourning does not help to keep moving on, it’s rather the opposite.

The beautiful island of Lanzarote offers spectacular and unique landscapes, easily accessible with a car: the impressive volcanic landscape of the Fire Mountains, the wine area of La Geria or the charming fishing village of Arrieta to mention just a few. Nearby the Nautilus bungalows there is a nice, comfortable beach promenade inviting to explore sandy beaches, shops, restaurants and bars.
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Welcome to Bungalows Nautilus
Our resort is cosy and welcoming: 70 double and single bungalows, within a 12,000 sqm green terrain surrounded by palm trees, and just 100 m away from the beach.

Comfortable – quiet – well located
You will find all comfort in a quiet but very well located space and the pleasure of the canarian and international food in our Nautilus restaurant next to a sea promenade several kilometres long, close to a commercial centre and the fun of Puerto del Carmen. Only 3.5 km away from the airport.

Relaxing or active?
In Nautilus we sum our experience to our dedication to being up to date in all the necessities of our visitors, both those who come to relax and those who also want an active holiday. Browse the different activity packages we offer online or contact us for personal advice.

Commitment to Art & Environment
At Nautilus we make big efforts to bring art closer to everybody. A specially designed bungalow for creative persons helps to inspire and many results of this inspiration are spread throughout the gardens of the complex.

Care about the Environment
Being a member of the Biosphere Hotel, Nautilus has a strong commitment to protect natural environment and to develop a sustainable tourism. We help to preserve the extraordinary beauty of this island and offer our guests a truly “healthy” way of exploring Lanzarote.



Mobility at Bungalows Nautilus

Mobility for everybody
We know that life, time and health impose a number of limitations, but we are committed to diminishing those artificial limitations. That is why those who in one way or another are impeded physically can find in Nautilus bungalows fully adapted to their necessities.

No limitations throughout the resort
All the 12, 000 square meters of our resort are accessible through ramps. We have two heated swimming pools: one for children, the other one equipped with a hydraulic chair lift. There is an adapted toilet close to the pool and restaurant. The staff at Nautilus bungalows will be more than happy to help you with any need arising.

Bungalows with all facilities
All 1 and 2 bedroom bungalows of 53 square meters with terrace and a patio of 16 square meters have fully equipped living room and bathroom, including a hair dryer. They feature satellite TV to receive national and international channels, a built-in safe, telephone and answering machine. The kitchen has a stove with 2 or 4 burners and oven, micro wave, refrigerator, toaster, kettle, iron and ironing board and a complete set of kitchen equipment.

The facilities in the adapted bungalows have the following elements and measures:
Bathroom:
* Sliding access door: 110 cm width (90 cm width of free space)
* Non-slip floor and shower surface
* Door-free, floor access shower tray
* Shower controls 80 cm above floor>
* Folding shower chair, 45 cm above floor
* Fixed support arm in the shower, 80 cm above floor
* Washbasin 80-85 cm above floor
* Toilet seat 45 to 46 cm above floor
* Folding support arm beside toilet seat, 80 cm above floor

Bedroom:
* Access door: 110 cm width (90 cm width of free space)
* Bed 40-45 cm above floor
* Room for 360 degree turn for wheelchairs



http://www.nautilus-lanzarote.com

Formentera Council (Balear Islands) expect that the beach Cavall d'en Borrás next summer will become the first of the island fully adapted for persons with reduced mobility. This was announced by the Environment Councillor island, Silvia Tur.

Toor said that this adaptation involves the intervention in both the wooden walkways and umbrellas on the beach, with a view to removing any barriers which affect their accessibility. Intervention within Cavall d'en Borrás is partial, since the summer of next year is to extend it to the beaches of Es Pujols and Migjorn. This is a plan that prompted beaches at the time the Platform for Physically Handicapped State Representation (Predif), which defends and advises the handicapped groups in projects of universal accessibility and accessible tourism.

Moreover, the first half of May will be installed the first four health services on the beaches of Caló and Migjorn. It is a wooden model specially designed for Formentera and whose cabins are equipped for disabled guests. The user must pay 50 cents per use and are trained to 700 applications each day. Beach entrepreneurs have reached an agreement with a local company for cleaning and maintenance.

Silvia Tur said formalities are being completed to renew contracts with contractors for beach services and being made a general cleaning of the entire coastal area of bathrooms, with the removal of the remains of sea grass in the city's most presence of this material.


http://www.guiaformentera.com/english/index.asp

Relaxing and lively holidays for disabled and able-bodied guests in a barrier-free environment.
Welcome to the Mar y Sol Hotel

A privately managed hotel, situated in Los Cristianos, in the south-western corner of the island of Tenerife
Spring temperatures all year round offer a perfect holiday climate
Wheelchair-accessible accommodation throughout; all rooms have bathrooms with wheel-in shower
Most bathrooms are also equipped with elevated toilet and with grips

-Two big pools with hoist, one heated all year round to approx. 32ºC
-Modern therapy centre with a variety of individually-tailored holistic and traditional treatments offering programmes designed to promote vitality and well-being
-Wheelchair accessible transfer
-Appliances for hire (electric beds, hoists, air-mattresses, electric wheelchairs, etc.)
-24 hours emergency service
-Excursions for the disabled and able-bodied
-Golf & Diving for everybody
-Free shuttle-service to the accessible beach, 5 days a week

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“Las vistas” is one of the only two national beaches that offers the service of the bathroom adapted during all the years, for this reason it has been granted several awards for quality, including the Blue Flag and the Distinction Theme Accessibility.

La Playa de Las Vistas is located in southern Tenerife resort of Los Cristianos, in the municipality of Arona. It is considered a favorite by locals and European tourists and is connected by the promenade, with the nearby beaches of Los Cristianos and gown and the tourist resort of Playa de Las Americas.

The Vistas is one of only two national beaches that offers the service of the bathroom adapted throughout the years, why has been granted several awards for quality, including the Blue Flag and the Distinction Theme Accessibility.

This beach is one of the best in Spain thanks to its facilities (promenade without barriers, ramps, walkways, locker rooms, solarium with umbrellas, chairs and crutches water) and accompanying service to the sea. This service offered by a specialized rescue team in caring for disabled swimmers, is provided free of charge, daily (Monday-Sunday) in the schedule from 11 to 17 h. More than 10,000 elderly and disabled people have benefited from the services and facilities accessible from Playa de Las Vistas.

El resort of Los Cristianos and Playa de Las Americas has a mild climate, an average temperature of 23 º C and about 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, it has become the ideal place to significantly improve health and quality of life for thousands of tourists who elected annually.

The water temperatures stay between 17 and 25 º C. The sea that bathes its coasts is an inexhaustible source of health thanks to its rich in microorganisms and iodine.

Playa de Los Cristianos, Playa de Las Americas is a tourist area provided with suitable accommodations, barrier-free pedestrian kilometer, facing the sea where many shops offer. Charming tourist spot, tailored to the needs of disabled tourists, who have positioned themselves as the second most visited destination in the world for tourists with mobility difficulties.




Accessible facilities of Playa de Las Vistas:

Parking near the beach with reserved spaces.
Signaling accessible route, accessible beach and services.
Accessible route.
Access ramps with less than 6% slope.
Fixed wooden walkways.
Gateways shutters.
Seating areas with umbrellas.
Showers.
Toilets.
Surveillance area.
Crutches and amphibious wheelchairs.
Hydraulic crane.

Affordable Playa Las Vistas meets the requirements for the bathroom of a large number of users, offering an innovative tourism product and a great social benefit with no environmental impact Arona becoming a municipality for all.


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