Sightseeing in Puerto del Carmen - what to see. Complete travel guide

Puerto del Carmen is the most popular and lively resort of the island of Lanzarote, which is very popular among fans of beach recreation, noisy parties, and sports entertainment. The main resort's advantages include chic sandy beaches that have preserved their natural beauty and favorable ecological situation. The history of the resort is quite common: two decades ago, a small fishing village was located on the island. The unique nature and ideal conditions for a beach holiday contributed to its rapid development. Today, Puerto del Carmen can easily accommodate over 13,000 travelers, for whom excellent hotel facilities are equipped.

The infrastructure of Puerto del Carmen is strikingly different from other popular Canarian resorts: this is the only place on the island where you can find nightclubs and discos. While life freezes on other picturesque resorts when darkness falls, in Puerto del Carmen it is in full swing. Vacationers are offered stylish bars and casinos, clubs of various directions and colorful discos. At the same time, the resort has managed to preserve its unique national charm. The town has no tall buildings, an old harbor is completely preserved here, and small traditional buildings house pretty nice restaurants and shops.

Next to the old harbor, the so-called historic district begins where local fishermen once built their houses. None of the old buildings are empty today - they are all converted into shops and restaurants. One of the busiest places of the resort, besides the coast, is the central street - Avenida de las Playas . It concentrates the most popular shops and gastronomic establishments; this is where visitors to the resort search for memorable souvenirs. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Many travelers are eager to visit the resort in late July. At this time, one of the most interesting and symbolic national holidays is held here - Fiesta del Carmen. The festival is dedicated to St. Carmen - the patroness of the city and local fishermen. The statue of the saint is carried through the city streets and taken to the sea on a specially prepared boat, and then thousands of people gather in the harbor to rejoice at the religious shrine's safe return. The final event of the festival is also very symbolic and beautiful. To ask the sea for a generous catch, festively decorated fishing vessels depart from the harbor with people having fun, singing, and enjoying their favorite treats onboard. Puerto del Carmen is a real treasure for travelers who cannot imagine a good rest without beach entertainment and walks in picturesque places, as well as for those who have long dreamed to get acquainted with the peculiarities of the Canary Islands' authentic culture.

Picturesque beaches with flat coastline make Puerto del Carmen an ideal resort for a family vacation. There are 8 beaches in total at the resort, and their total length is 6 kilometers. All beaches are free to enter and have free dressing rooms with showers. Besides that, vacationers can always rent all the gear they need at the sports and beach inventory rentals. In the center of the resort, vacationers will find the picturesque beach of Playa de la Barilla. This strip of land is covered with soft gold colored sand.

Playa Blanca remains the main beach of the gorgeous resort. Thanks to its clean environment and compliance with ecological standards, the beach received the honorable Blue Flag label. This spacious beach with crisp white sand has special areas for different kinds of sports. There are also amusements and playgrounds for children of different age. As this beach is almost completely deprived of wind and waves, it is often referred to as an ideal destination for vacationers with small children.

El Caleton is one more interesting place that vacationers will find incredibly exciting to visit. This beach still has round shaped areas of petrified lava. These areas are a reminder that the majority of islands in the area were formed by a volcanic activity. Playa de Los Pocillos Beach is a shallow one, but, nevertheless, it has rich underwater life. Fans of diving and snorkeling enjoy spending their free time there. One can see beautiful and exotic fish not far from the coast.

Besides beach-related entertainment, guests of the resort will be pleased with shopping prospects that the resort offers. There are several large shopping centers at the resort, with Biosfera Plaza being one of the largest. To the service of vacationers, local shopping centers offer a selection of trendy clothes and accessories. Visitors will easily find new and attractive beach outfits and accessories for all kinds of active recreation. Travelers with children will enjoy their visit to Rancho Texas Lancerote. This is a medium-sized entertainment center that includes a small zoo.