Lanzarote Resort Focus - Puerto Del Carmen

Puerto Del Carmen is the largest, and most popular, tourist resort in Lanzarote. The main strip is lined with a diverse selection of bars and restaurants and runs in parallel to a large sandy beach which is popular with families, couples of water sport enthusiasts.

The large resort of Puerto Del Carmen is split into what is commonly known as two areas - the old town and the new town. The new town is largely built around the large strip, or Avenida de las Playas, that is where you'll find a range of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. The Avenida de las Playas also runs along the large Playa Grande beach, famous for it's golden sands and clear waters.

The old town of Puerto Del Carmen is a little more traditional. Here you'll find more restaurants and bars, along with a lot of apartment style accommodation, and the harbour where you can find many Lanzarote boat trips to suit all budgets. The Old Town definitely has a bit of a different feel to it compared to the Avenida and newer areas of Puerto Del Carmen, maybe offering a slightly more relaxed vibe. Like the new town, the old town is also built around quite a hilly area, so can be quite a challenge to get around.

Avenida de las Playas, Puerto Del Carmen

Most of the holiday makers and tourists in Puerto Del Carmen center their stay around the Avenida de las Playas, mainly because it offers everything you could ever want from a holiday in Lanzarote. There is no shortage of things to do in Puerto Del Carmen, whether you want to sit with an ice cold beer and watch the world go by, listen to live music, watch live sports, sunbathe on the beach or around the pool, or take to the water for some activities Puerto Del Carmen really does have it all.

The Avenida is lined with every bar, restaurant and cuisine that you could imagine. From Irish Bars to Sports bars, Chinese to Indian food, Comedy Drag Shows to Karaoke. If you can think of it, the Avenida offers it. And most of the accommodation is just a moments walk away from the entertainment meaning that it's easy and cheap to get around.

Playa Chica and Watersports in Puerto Del Carmen

If it's water sports and activities that tick your boxes, then head to Playa Chica. This small beach, towards the old town of Puerto Del Carmen, is a hive of activity for Jet Skis, Scuba Diving and Snorkelling. It's a favourite destination for Lanzarote Water Sports enthusiasts.

Nightlife in Puerto Del Carmen

The nightlife in Puerto Del Carmen is second to none. Whether you're looking for a game of bingo, a quiz, a quiet pint or something a bit more such as live music, night clubs and comedy drag shows there is something for everyone. Sports bars line the 'strip and you'll even find bars themed to specific football teams. No matter what cuisine you fancy, you'll also find a restaurant that serves it in Puerto Del Carmen. From worldly cuisines to local Spanish Tapas you can treat your taste buds to something different every day of your holiday.

Family Entertainment in Puerto Del Carmen

Puerto Del Carmen is a family favourite holiday destination, with plenty of things to do for kids and adults alike. Have you tried the Rooftop Experience at the Biosfera shopping center? You'll find a Jurassic Mini Golf Puerto Del Carmen, 6D Cinema and Open Air Cinema experience along with some great family places to eat.

Accommodation in Puerto Del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen also offers some great accommodation choices. For those of you who like to stay in a self catering apartment, you'll have plenty to chose from. And there are some spectacular all-inclusive hotels that offer everything you could dream of from large pools, private beaches and entertainment.

Puerto Del Carmen Weekly Market

The Puerto Del Carmen market used to operate every Friday morning, but was cancelled during Covid-19. It's now the only market that hasn't restarted, although you can easily pop over to Puerto Calero for their bi-weekly market with the Puerto Del Carmen to Puerto Calero Water Taxi.

Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park

One of the biggest and most popular family attractions in Lanzarote can be found in Puerto Del Carmen, and that's Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park. The park is home to a number of attractions, live shows and of course animals from around the world that you can also interact with.