Holidays to Puerto del Carmen

Whether you want a fly-and-flop sunshine break, a high-octane trip with plenty of watersports, or a sleep all day and party all night kind of getaway, you’ll find it all on a holiday to Puerto del Carmen.

Days beyond the bays

Sure, Puerto del Carmen’s sandy beaches are made for chilled-out, sun-kissed days, but they’re also your gateway to water-based fun. So take your pick from the boards, bungees and inflatable fruits available to fling, fly or whiz into the sea.

Want to really get your adrenaline pumping? Head for the watersports centre at Marina Rubicon to be jet-skiing, parasailing or banana boating over Lanzarote’s blue waters in no time at all. Or hit Playa Grande to ride the waves on your choice of sails, canoes and kayaks. Feeling more adventurous? Chuck on a tank and scuba your way past sunken ships, volcanic caves and colourful coral.

Unpack some adventure

The fun and frolics on Puerto del Carmen holidays don’t stop at the shoreline – in fact, there are plenty of opportunities to get your heart racing away from the waves.

Book a 4x4 buggy tour to take on the tracks, trails and dusty roads of rural Lanzarote – think Mars-like terrain and spectacular views of the crashing Atlantic – or head out of town to Timanfaya National Park for a spot of volcanic crater walking. And if that’s not quite cool enough, stop off at the nearby El Diablo restaurant for some lunch cooked by lava heat. Yes, really!

Eat, drink and be merry

Whether you like to play it safe with food or wouldn’t flinch if someone served you goose barnacles (a Spanish delicacy), Puerto del Carmen plates up something for all tastes.

You’ll find most of the resort’s restaurants and bars on the beachfront, including Vive Libre (tasty tapas), The Good Old Days Bar & Kitchen (you name it, it’s got it) and Lani’s Gourmet Restaurant (one for the seafood fans). As for drinking holes, you’re never far from one. Footie fan? Pop into the White Lion Sports Bar. Cocktail lover? Head to the Tequila Lounge Bar.