Hotels in Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen is the largest and liveliest resort on Lanzarote, stretching along the south-east coast of the municipality of Tías about ten kilometres from the airport. Its beaches run for around six kilometres, from Playa de Matagorda and Playa de los Pocillos in the east to Playa Grande in the centre and the small Playa Chica near the old harbour. The wide sandy beaches have gentle water and full facilities, which makes the resort a favourite with families as well as with swimmers and sunbathers. Parallel to the coast runs the Avenida de las Playas, a long seafront avenue lined with restaurants, bars, shops and nightlife venues. At the western end, the old harbour is still a working fishing port, with seafood restaurants and terraces facing the boats. Playa Chica is one of the best-known shore-diving and snorkelling spots in the Canary Islands, and the resort has many diving schools. A coastal path leads west to the marina of Puerto Calero, and the Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park and a golf course lie on the edge of the resort. From Puerto del Carmen it is a short drive to Timanfaya National Park, the La Geria wine region and the Fundación César Manrique, and regular buses connect it with Arrecife and the other resorts. Hotels range from large family resorts and all-inclusive hotels to adults-only properties and a wide choice of apartments. With its long beaches, varied dining and nightlife and central position on the island, Puerto del Carmen remains one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Canary Islands.