Holidays to Matagorda
Lazy beach days, adventure-packed afternoons and entertaining evenings are all part of the Matagorda holiday mix on Lanzarote’s beautiful southern, sun-kissed shores.
Party in Puerto del Carmen
Matagorda is a brilliant base for a party pilgrimage to nearby Puerto del Carmen. Start the night close to home, supping creamy pints at Peggy’s Snug or kalimotxos (red wine meets cola) at the Ocean’s Cocktail Bar.
Then it’s a short cab ride to the bright lights and bustling bars of the ever-popular neighbouring holiday resort. Take a whistle-wetting tour of Cerveceria San Miguel Varadero and La Delicatezza (hello handcrafted cocktails), before dancing your way into the early hours at Ruta 66.
Recoup on the calm coast
If you need a quiet spot on the sand to recharge after a night out, Matagorda’s got you covered. The main beach here is your go-to for 20 winks and a good blast of sun therapy that will have you feeling ready to paint the town red (yet again).
Just a seashell’s throw from Lanzarote Airport, it’s also perfect for some peaceful plane spotting. And with cafes and restaurants within easy reach, you really have everything you need for lazy, laid-back beach days.
Do it like a day tripper
Matagorda holidays go big on day trips – and Lanzarote is small, so this is some low-effort adventuring. For a very mini city break experience, head along the coast to the capital, Arrecife. Here you can take in the El Charco de San Ginés port, Castillo de San José and the winding Callejòn alleyways. For a spot of culture, pop into the César Manrique Foundation on your way to the artist’s famous Cactus Garden.
You can even go island hopping. In around 30 minutes or so, you can be on your merry way to the golden beaches of Fuerteventura or, alternatively, meandering the car-free streets of La Graciosa.
Sneak Peek
Best for... A quiet corner near the bright lights and tourist throng of Puerto del Carmen ⚓️
Go... To Timanfaya National Park for otherworldly terrain and the might of Mother Nature 🌳
You have to... Live like a local with patatas bravas and a glass of island wine by the Old Town harbour 🍷
Matagorda holiday deals
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Hotel ILUNION Costa Sal Lanzarote
- 17 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- Self-catering
- From Gatwick
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Apartamentos LIVVO Las Gaviotas
- 22 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- Self-catering
- From Liverpool
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Key facts
Currency
Euro (€)
Language
Spanish
Time difference
GMT+0
Cost of a beer
€1-4
3-course meal
€10-25
Flight time
4.5h
Things to explore
Top beaches: Which bay to visit today
With over 800 metres of inviting coastline, Matagorda Beach gives you plenty of places to sizzle on the sand. Peppered with cafes, bars and restaurants, there’s no shortage of refreshments between rays. If you really want to earn your siesta, grab a windsurf and take to the wild Atlantic waves. For the ultimate Lanzarote day on the sand, pack a bag and head for Playa Grande. Between jet skis, parasails, beach bars, volcanic scenery and the inviting shade of the palm trees, there’s plenty to keep you here from dawn until dusk.
Food and drink: Pleasure for every palate
Put a pin in the Matagorda town square and there's a chance you’ll hit a tantalisingly tasty restaurant. El Molino is the place to be for all things local. Keep it simple by taking a culinary cruise through the classics. We’re talking paella, gambas al ajillo (garlicky shrimp) and queso frito de Lanzarote (fried cheese). Fancy some fusion? Mumbai Masala Jameos Playa it is. Local ingredients. Indian flavours. Happy times. For a taste of tipple cultivated on the island, make the 30-minute trip to La Geria to enjoy a tasting tour of bodegas where you’ll sample wines grown on native volcanic ash-infused vines.
Best of the rest: Lanzarote beauty
To get a glimpse at what life was like long before humans landed on Lanzarote, mosey on over to Timanfaya National Park. Take a tour of the Mars-like landscape and volcanic craters for out-of-this-world views. The wild west-themed Rancho Texas Park brings you much more majestic wildlife. Expect sea lions, dolphins, white tigers, flamingos and falcons. The flumes and rides at its Aqua Rancho waterpark are the perfect place to cool off after your animal encounters.
When to go to Matagorda
See Lanzarote’s beaches at their scorching best with a holiday to Matagorda between June and September. Temperatures start in the mid-20s and edge close to 30C. You should be able to bag some good deals in June and September. July and August tend to be a little more spenny (which isn’t to say top deals can’t be found, especially if you book early).
Spring is ideal for catching some rays in slightly cooler climes. Temperatures on the island in April and May tend to max out between 23C and 25C. Except for school holidays, there are some good bargains to be had at this time of year.
In desperate need of some winter sun? In just a four-and-a-bit-hour trip from the UK you can find yourself in Matagorda enjoying warm, sunny days with the mercury hovering around the low 20s from around November to March.
