Puerto del Carmen attractions

Beaches in Puerto del Carmen:

• With nearly 6km of golden sand stretching along the bay, beach holidays in Puerto del Carmen have a cove or beach to suit everyone.
• Playa Grande is great for families, with lots of facilities and safe, shallow waters that are ideal for swimming and splashing around.
• If you're a water sports fanatic or just like watching the more adventurous, head to Playa Chica, a picturesque small cove where you can try your hand at everything from jet skiing to paragliding.

Puerto del Carmen activities:

• Explore the volcanic rock formations underneath the waves from the dive school at Playa Chica.
• Holidays in Puerto del Carmen can be as relaxing or as active as you like. Ride horses along the beach, go deep-sea fishing or just relax and soak up the sun.
• Take to the water in a glass-bottomed boat, or join a cruise exploring out of the way attractions along the coast.
• Treat yourself to the trip of a lifetime on a submarine safari from nearby Puerto Calero.

Puerto del Carmen nightlife:

• Get into the spirit of Lanzarote's nightlife capital. Head to Centro Atlantico to be in the heart of the action, where scores of bars and clubs will have you dancing into the early hours.
• For a more family friendly atmosphere, head to the quieter Matagorda end of the main strip, where bars and cafes offer live entertainment, karaoke and games.
• For something a little more relaxed, head to the old town to enjoy fine wine, beautiful sea views and delicious seafood straight from the bay.

Other popular attractions on holidays in Puerto del Carmen:

• Visit Arrecife and explore the two castles and the small but fascinating Museum of International Contemporary Art.
• Take a day trip to Cesar Manrique's stunning Jardin de Cactus, where rare plants flourish in a disused quarry.
• Explore the volcanic landscape at Timanfaya National Park, try food cooked with geothermal heat and take a camel ride across the park.
• Discover Lanzarote's secret underground world on a tour of La Cueva de los Verdes, a dramatic system of caves and caverns that stretches for four miles.