Puerto del Carmen
Lanzarote’s largest resort town, with several kilometers of golden sand beaches and a seaside promenade, and a cluster of restaurants around the old fishing harbor.
Puerto del Carmen was the first resort area on the island to develop. It lies on the southeast coast and has several stretches of golden sand, including Playa Grande and Pahara Beach, along with a seaside promenade about 6 kilometers long. The sea is calm, which suits swimming and beginner diving. At the western end, the old fishing harbor (La Tiñosa) preserves its village character, and eating seafood at the harbor restaurants in the evening is a pleasure. Hotels, car rental and day-tour operators are concentrated in town, and the airport is only about 10 minutes away, making it one of the most popular places to stay.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- La Geria
- Caldera de los Cuervos
- Monumento al Campesino
- Charco de San Ginés
- Castillo de San José (MIAC)
- Timanfaya National Park
- César Manrique Foundation
- Caldera Blanca