Lanzarote
Puerto del Carmen
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The biggest resort on the south — 6km of restaurants on Avenida de las Playas, Playa Grande the main beach.
The island main package-tourism stretch — a 6km promenade lined with everything from kebab houses to surprisingly good Canarian seafood. Three connecting beaches, dive operators on every corner (Puerto del Carmen is the Canary Islands top dive spot), and easier-than-most nightlife.
Scores
Walkability
Transit
Price
Local feel
Nightlife
Family-friendly
Centrality
What you gain
- ↑Top dive sites of the Canaries on the doorstep
- ↑6km flat seafront promenade for walking
- ↑Easyjet hub from UK regional airports
What you sacrifice
- ↓1970s holiday-let architecture all the way down
- ↓Old Town tiny — most of resort is concrete
Best for
Avoid if
Other Lanzarote neighbourhoods
The quietest tip — Orzola fishing port, La Graciosa ferry, the Mirador del Rio Manrique viewpoint above.
The volcanic interior base — Yaiza voted prettiest village in Spain, Timanfaya geothermal demonstrations at the door.
The Manrique-designed resort north — windsurf classroom waves, more space than Puerto del Carmen, family-led.
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