Hotels in Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen is the largest and most popular tourist resort on the island of Lanzarote, situated on the southeastern coast just ten minutes from Arrecife Airport. The resort stretches along six kilometres of broad sandy beaches, including the blue-flag awarded Playa Grande in the centre, Playa de los Pocillos to the northeast and the sheltered Playa Chica near the old harbour, all offering calm waters and excellent conditions for swimming, sunbathing and water sports. The famous Avenida de las Playas, known locally as The Strip, runs for three kilometres parallel to the coast and is lined with hundreds of restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and entertainment venues that cater to the resort's international visitor community. The picturesque old town harbour at the southern end of the resort remains an active fishing port, preserving an authentic Canarian atmosphere with traditional seafood restaurants overlooking the boats and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Puerto del Carmen offers a wide range of water sports activities including scuba diving at several professional diving schools, windsurfing, jet skiing, parasailing and snorkelling in the crystal-clear volcanic waters off Playa Chica. The resort provides an ideal base for exploring Lanzarote's unique volcanic landscapes, with the Timanfaya National Park, the Cesar Manrique Foundation, the Jameos del Agua caves and the Cueva de los Verdes all within easy driving distance. Accommodation ranges from large international hotel chains to intimate boutique properties and self-catering apartment complexes, ensuring that visitors of all budgets and preferences can find suitable lodging for their stay. The area enjoys a year-round mild and sunny climate with average temperatures between 20 and 28 degrees Celsius, making it one of the most reliable sunshine destinations in Europe for both winter and summer holidays. Regular local bus services connect Puerto del Carmen to the island capital Arrecife, the resort of Playa Blanca in the south and Costa Teguise in the north, while car rental is widely available for independent exploration. With its combination of extensive beaches, vibrant nightlife, diverse dining options, water sports facilities and proximity to Lanzarote's extraordinary volcanic attractions, Puerto del Carmen remains the island's premier holiday destination.