Puerto del Carmen Holidays

Beaches:

Let the stresses of life melt away in Matagorda or dive into some water sports at Playa Chica. For family friendly fun in the sun stick to Playa Grande, the 1.2km stretch of sand that gently slopes into the sea and boasts calm waters for little paddlers.

Nightlife:

Puerto del Carmen holidays are known and loved for their large selection of bars and nightclubs to cater for all tastes, ages and stamina's! The epicentre of the nighttime revelry can be found in the Centro of the main strip of Avienda de las Playas while a more chilled out vibe can be found in the cocktail bars.

Events:

Whatever time of year you book your holiday in Puerto del Carmen, there’s bound to be a party going on. There’s the Carnival Parade in February, Lanzarote Ironman in May, the Puerto del Carmen Triathlon in June and the Fiestas in July.

Shopping:

The resort boasts a large shopping district which includes the Biosfera Plaza Shopping Centre and an array of souvenir shops along the Avienda de las Playas.

Location:

Being in the centre of the island’s southern coastline, the resort is perfectly located to the airport, the capital city and all the main tourist attractions. From your base in Puerto del Carmel you can travel east to attractions such as Teguise Market and Lagomar Museum or west to Timanfaya National Park.

Cesar Manrique Foundation:

Hailed as the Godfather of Lanzarote, artist Cesar Manrique is responsible for many of the island’s attractions, buildings and overall aesthetic. He convinced the tourism industry to never build anything higher than a palm tree, keeping the authentic charm. Explore his unique, glamourous home built into volcanic rock that looks like a set of a Bond movie.

Timanfaya National Park:

Marvel at the spectacle of 500 hectares of volcanic lava fields that looks more like a Mars landscape than a Spanish Island. Experience the heat coming from a dormant volcano, ride a camel over the vast terrain or simply be educated on the natural geography at the Mancha Blanca centre.

Cueva de los Verdes:

The Green Cave is one of the world’s longest volcanic tunnels and is part of the protected area of island. Travel through the magical natural wonder as ambience light and sound guides you.

Jameos Agua:

Visit this unique blend of art and nature that was conceived by the beloved Manrique. The volcanic tunnel and caverns function as an underground concert hall, restaurant and salt lake and is his crowing example of how artistic vision can harmonise with the surrounding landscape.

Jose Saramago House:

Located just a few minutes’ drive from the resort, this former home, library and literature museum is where the Nobel Prize winner created his celebrated works. A native of Portugal who sought refuge from censorship in Lanzarote, Saramago’s house tour ends with a Portuguese coffee in his kitchen with spectacular views of the Atlantic.

Papa Arrugadas:

These waxy small potatoes are boiled in salt water that give them their signature wrinkled skin, which is never peeled. Enjoy with the local tradition of either a red or green spicy mojo sauce.

Meat Stew:

The most common version of an Estofado you will find in Puerto del Carmen will consist of beef, chorizo, chickpeas and nuts. Goat meat is also very popular as this is the most farmed animal on the island. Other variants include the South American and Caribbean stew called Ropa Vieja.

Puntillas de Calamar:

These whole baby squids are battered and deep fried and served with a wedge of lemon.

Goats Cheese:

As one of the island’s main local produce, this delicacy is widely available in restaurants in Puerto del Carmen. The cheese is wrapped in ash to enhance the aroma and flavour.

Polvito Uruguayo:

Named after its Uruguayan inventors at their Las Palmas hotel, this dessert combines the best sweet treats the island has to offer. The light pudding is made of layers of whipped cream, dulche de leche, biscuit crumbs, ground almonds and crushed meringue.

On foot:

With most shops, bars and restaurants centred around the pedestrian only La Quinta Avienda, Puerto del Carmen is easy to get around on your own steam.

Bus:

Catch a bus from the Biosphere Shopping Centre and the Avienda main street and explore the islands capital of Arrecife or opt for a calmer shopping experience at Costa Teguise market. Passengers on the island’s bus service can now pay with their bank cards.

Taxis:

The best option after enjoying a night out in the resorts pubs and clubs, taxis are plentiful and relatively cheap. You can flag down one with a green light or wait at one of the many ranks around the resort.