Holiday in Puerto del Carmen

What makes Puerto del Carmen special as a destination?

Puerto del Carmen is the largest and oldest holiday resort in Lanzarote and the tourist heart of the volcanic island — six kilometers of golden sandy beach, the legendary Avenida de las Playas as a promenade, and the old fishing port El Varadero form the triangle where millions of vacationers have felt at home since the 1970s. The town stretches along the coast in three zones: Playa Grande with the main beach and hotel area, the Avenida de las Playas with its countless restaurants and shops, and the old harbor in the west, where fishermen still land their catch today and the most authentic fish restaurants on the island set their tables by the water. The nightlife is concentrated around the Centro Comercial Biosfera — lively, but not excessive. What sets Puerto del Carmen apart from other resorts is its location: The fire mountains of Timanfaya National Park are just 20 minutes away, the surreal lava caves and artworks by César Manrique are scattered across the island, and the bizarre moon landscape of La Geria with its vineyards in volcanic craters is unique in the world. The airport is literally around the corner — just a five-minute drive — making Puerto del Carmen the most straightforward destination in the Canary Islands: land, arrive, beach.