Puerto del Carmen is the oldest resort on Lanzarote. It is now extending 6 Km. along the coast.

The airport is close by, distance approximately 10 Km.

You find a good selection of  nightclubs, pubs, supermarkets, restaurants.

The  beaches, starting from the old town centre around the harbour (varalero or muelle pescero), are called.  PILA DE LA BARRILLA, 90 m long.  LOS FARIONES, 60 m long.  PLAYA BLANCA (GRANDE), 1200 m long.  EL BARRANQUILLO, 60 m long.  LA PEÑA GRANDE, 60 m long.  LOS POCILLOS, 1250 m long.  MATAGORDA, 850 m long.  LIMA, 800 m long.  Map of beaches1.  Map of beaches2.

Puerto del Carmen is in a area where the often strong winds found else where, have less effect.

There are several diving and wind surfing schools in Puerto del Carmen. Along the water front you find hundreds of restaurants and shops, to suit most tastes. Night life and evening entertainment is plenty full.

If you like a more quiet evening, try to visit the area around the harbour, to explore the fish restaurants.

The resort has developed away from the harbour area. Matagorda is one of the more recent developments. Building regulations has been strictly controlled in the whole area, and the result is a resort where many like to return for a future visit.

Carnival is a special colourful period. End of Feb. beginning of Mar.

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