Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote

If we should talk about the first turistic zones in Lanzarote, we should necessarily mention Puerto del Carmen. It’s very close to Lanzarote airport, and he changed from a sailor village to one of the most touristic of the archipelago. Today as  Canarian Transfer we will better talk about Puerto del Carmen.

The beginning of tourism in Sixties

Local people could survive with the historical resources left. It’s a very difficult land for coltivations, so people in Lanzarote should find their own way of life. In several families, women used to work in the fields while men went out at sea.

From Sixties, this habits started to change. In Puerto del Carmen two emblematic hotels have been built: Hotel Fariones y Hotel San Antonio. These two buildings still exist and after these first hotels, Lanzarote started to develop a big touristic potencial.

Tourism in Puerto del Carmen: 

For several reasons Puerto del Carmen gained a lot popularity in Canary Islands. The main reason is the perfect location. It is situated about 10km from Lanzarote airport, so it’s so easy to get there. 

On the other side, its climate conditions are special. Even if Lanzarote has a stable climate all the year long, it’s considered as a windy island. But Puerto del Carmen is ubicated in a good position, protected from the wind. This fact plus the big quantity of sun hours make Puerto del Carmen a perfect place where you can enjoy the beach. 

Talking about beaches, Puerto del Camen has more than 6 km of beaches. Among the most famous there are Playa Chica, Playa Grande, Guacimeta, Los Pocillos, Matagorda o La Peñita. These are just few examples but it’s so easy to find a small good corner where you can enjoy the perfect climate of Lanzarote. 

The night in Puerto del Carmen

The nightlife in Puerto del Carmen is one of the turistic attraction of the zone.

It’s normal to find on the beach several discos and clubs where you can enjoy the night. There are options for everyone.

Sport and familiar tourism in Puerto del Carmen

The wide tourist offer in  Puerto del Carmen makes that the hoteles have facilities for a familiar tourism, so that children can enjoy entertainment organized just for them. 

Many hotels have also gym, spa and swimmingpool so that tourists can practice sports.

The good weather in Puerto del Carmen help locals and tourists to walk, run or practice any kind of sports through its streets or the promenade. 

Also the diving lovers can find here a good option to enjoy underwater. 

Other leisure alternatives

In Puerto del Carmen there are also malls where your can find options for every ages.  It’s also possible to visit the zoo called  Rancho Texas,  where you can find exotic species. Of course from Puerto del Carmen is possible to attend severals excursions to discover Lanzarote. As Canarian Transfer we offere different alternatives, so that the best transfer  from the airport to Puerto del Carmen. When will you arrive to Puerto del Carmen? We are waiting for you!