Lanzarote Resorts - Puerto Del Carmen

Puerto Del Carmen is the most popular tourist destination in Lanzarote. It offers three different areas, these are the Matagorda, Old Town and New Town which is called Avenida de Las Playas (or better known as the strip).



These 3 areas are very much different to each other but all offer a good amount of bars and restaurants and of course shopping.

Matagorda is closest to the Airport, like the other 2 areas Matagorda has a large amount of bars and restaurants to choose from including it's own centre with a very good selection of restaurants. The beaches in Matagorda are golden and very long but it can get very windy. Matagorda is also the flattest part of Puerto Del Carmen.

The Old Town has managed to keep the look and feel of a old Spanish village. The area is filled with many different bars and Restaurants located over the Old Town, many of which are hidden away and are difficult to find.

The 'Strip' (New Town) as it's more commonly known is around 6km long with an almost unlimited supply of bars, shops and restaurants for you to choose from. Puerto Del Carmen also offers an impressive shopping centre called the Biosfera which offers 4 floors of shops and bars (with a kids play area to keep them happy).

Puerto Del Carmen is the most popular tourist destination in Lanzarote, situated to the south of Lanzarote. It is attractive for many people because of the long sandy beaches, number of activities available and excellent selection of bars and restaurants. Puerto Del Carmen has a lot to offer all year round due to the warm climate of Lanzarote. Puerto Del Carmen started life as a fishing village and its picturesque harbour at the southern end of the resort is still very much in action, a lovely place to unwind over a drink and watch the fishing boats come and go. If you wander into the square nearby you will see the locals playing boules.

Puerto Del Carmen is the ideal holiday resort for the sun worshipper, with the beautiful Playa Grande beach, as for the night owl who loves dancing and eating and drinking, or the culture vulture. Suitable for couples and families Puerto Del Carmen has something to offer everyone with a wide selection of shops and shopping centres, entertainment halls, restaurants and bars.

If you are interested in staying in Puerto del Carmen then why not browse through our Puerto del Carmen hotels and Apartments section where you have the ability to book cheap apartments or hotels online.

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Reviews of Puerto del Carmen

18 comments that have been left about Puerto del Carmen:

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Date Added:	25/11/2008
Name:	steven bradley
E-Mail:	steve-bradley@hotmail.co.uk
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went in november for blackies 50th and it was like a summers weekend....lovely clean apartment great bars open all night...will definetly go back in the summer when the promonade is finished !!
Date Added:	17/11/2008
Name:	vanessa steventon
E-Mail:	nessawwfc@hotmail.co.uk
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go to lanzarote twice a year always stay at the luz y mar apartments nightlife brill great indian and chinese restaurants
Date Added:	15/11/2008
Name:	Peter Taylor
E-Mail:	petertaylorashbrook@yahoo.co.uk
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My wife and myself were there last year for a week.We had a great time.Plenty to do morning and night.Clean beaches,lots of shops.Be careful buying electical stuff.We are going again this year for one week.6 December to 13 cant wait.Lovely climate and yes people are very friendly.Roll on the holiday.
Date Added:	13/11/2008
Name:	katie foulger
E-Mail:	pollypocket321@hotmail.com
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such a lovely place!! defo will be going back there! We stayed in cinco plazas appartments by the smaller pool, which wer fab. the weather was gorgeous, we went the begining of october, it sometimes looks cloudy but its still geogeous, you get a great tan!! my favourite place to eat would have to be, the golden corner(cocktail bar). great nightlife!! spent most of ours nights in Tito's and tropical tho:) tropical was fantastic with its flashing light up dancefloor, and girls... the irish lad at 'spinnikers' has to be said whit whoo haha think his name was raymond. puerto del carmen beach however wasnt the best to be honest but if you have a geogeous pool who cares :) . hope this has helped you for what you were looking for, as i no before i was going not many people had mentioned much that i woud have liked to know. have a good holiday :) im sure u will love it!!!
Date Added:	08/09/2008
Name:	clodagh Finlay
E-Mail:	clodaghfinlay@topmail.ie
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This is my 5th time to visit Lanzarote. I love it there, it has all any living soul could live for - climate, fab restaurants, its night life and its welcoming atmosphere, and listen a holiday is all about what you make it so go on give it a go. Enjoy!! La Cascada restaurant in the Old town, its my favourite its a must must.
Date Added:	19/08/2008
Name:	steve wright
E-Mail:	steve84.wright@hotmail.co.uk
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Going tomorrow for the third time. Have a brill time,everytime! Hunt out the where the locals drink. Its cheaper, their hospitality is second to none, and they go out of their way to make you dance and sing!
Date Added:	10/08/2008
Name:	Donna Laidlaw
E-Mail:	Dono67@hotmail.com
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Sept.11th me n my family r go 2 puerto del carmen old town 3rd time round cant wait kids love it give it a go
Date Added:	09/08/2008
Name:	shanny
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i love lanzarote i go every year in the new town for christmas and new year in atlantis las lomas
Date Added:	31/07/2008
Name:	Hazel Mains
E-Mail:	hazelmains@hotmail.co.uk
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We have been to Lanzarote 3 times and we absolutely love it. Puerto del Carmen has something for everyone, from young to old. I absolutely love the restaurants in the Old Town. We hope to return this year again and we can't wait.
Date Added:	14/07/2008
Name:	steve
E-Mail:	harrison009@hotmail.co.uk
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me and my mate are going out to puerto del carmen, this week, been a couple of times and its really good, good nightlife etc.. cant wait to get there woooo