Puerto del Carmen is Lanzarote’s longest established resort and is considered the biggest and liveliest resort on the island. Puerto del Carmen holidays are all about spending your days in luxury to modest villas, hotels and apartments, soaking in the warm Canarian sun, and indulging in thrilling water activities.

Puerto del Carmen was originally a fishing village, much of its development taking place in the last 20 years. Today, the Puerto del Carmen resort stretches along a 6km long beach, on Lanzarote’s southern coastline. Covered in fine golden sand and flanked by mid-rise buildings, this picturesque resort offers the best nightlife in Lanzarote, including a casino, several fantastic eateries and entertainment facilities. Puerto del Carmen’s old harbor area is a delightful place to visit, especially since it has some excellent seafood restaurants.

Puerto del Carmen beaches are the hub of families and groups of holidaymakers. Most hotels will provide water sport gear for fishing, diving, windsurfing, snorkeling, and hoards of other beach and water sports. There are also strings of sun-beds available for vacationers who desire taking back home that perfect golden tan.

Besides water sport gear and facilities, Puerto del Carmen hotels also provide amenities like swimming pools, squash and tennis courts, mini-golf courses, horse-riding facilities, etc. Located near Puerto del Carmen is the Rancho Texas theme park, which offers non-stop fun for young children. Along the promenade and inland, there are several shops and local stalls that are great for those who would like to splurge.

Puerto del Carmen has the best nightlife in Lanzarote, and there are several nightclubs about the resort. Hotels provide their own brand of entertainment, ranging from live music shows to karaoke contests, etc.