Puerto del Carmen

There are many reasons to visit Puerto del Carmen, a lovely fishing town in Tías, named after the sailors’ Patron Saint. It is located at only 10 minutes from the airport of Lanzarote and 12 minutes from the capital, Arrecife. Puerto del Carmen captivates its visitors with its six kilometres of never-ending golden beaches, with fanciful “calas” formed by volcanic eruptions occurred many years ago. It is an ideal destination for families and also for young people, as well as for romantic weekends. Its idyllic coastlines offer great entertainment like Matagorda, Pocillos and Playa Grande, all known for their excellence and Blue Flag, ideal for practicing wind-surf , fishing, scuba diving...

Puerto del Carmen is equipped with the best installations and offers a varied selection of hotels and entertainment, preserving its marine essence; since the opening of the first hotels in the 60’s it coexists with the hustle and bustle of a booming tourist destination famous for its lively night life. Walking along the Avenida de las Playas, the main street with a beautiful view of the sea, and the picturesque Varadero, with its charismatic fishing dock, you will discover a village full of history and legend. At 5 km. you will find the Museo Casa José Saramago, a genius of Spanish literature.

World Destinations
Lanzarote
Puerto del Carmen

Universal personalities

A Nobel Prize, in love with Lanzarote

The trace of José Saramago

The people from Tías are tied forever to a great and universal Portuguese writer, the brilliant José Saramago (Portugal 1922-Lanzarote 2010). Awarded the Nobel Prize in 1998 for his literary career, he chose this small town of the island of Lanzarote to take up exile due to a serious conflict with the Portuguese Goverment, after publishing his literary work El Evangelio según Jesucristo. Since then he got actively involved in Lanzarote’s day-to-day, where he died in 2010. His peculiar view of its customs and traditions is reflected in his Cuadernos de Lanzarote. Visit the house where he spent the last 18 years of his life and where he wrote his last books, nowadays transformed into the Museo Casa José Saramago which will allow you to get a closer view of the universe of this genius.

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Diving in Lanzarote

Discover the submarine world!

A paradise under the Atlantic Ocean

Besides the emerged richness, Lanzarote hides another island full of life under the Atlantic Ocean. For Sea life lovers, shipwrecks, and thrilling emotions, Lazarote offers interesting submarine routes that will let you enjoy this island beyond firm ground, finding unspoilt areas of natural beauty. Go for this new world! You will experience the weightless feeling and serene freedom under the deep blue ocean. With its more than 100 diving points catalogued, few people can say they fully know this submarine territory. During your journey you will find groupers, turtles, stingrays, dolphins and even finback and sperm whales. Keep calm, the marine species in Lanzarote; as in the rest of the Canary Islands’, are quiet and harmless. So if you come across an angel fish, an enormous grouper or even a great hammerhead, this will not be a reason to be alert, but to be excited for being so lucky! Happy dive!

Further information

Organise your trip

You can start to prepare your trip to Lanzarote today. We will provide you with all the required information to make your trip to the perfect.

WHEN SHOULD I GO?

Choose the date for your holiday, depending on what you want to do during your stay on the island. Even though Lanzarote's climate is mild all year round, if you want to hike or enjoy nature, its probably better to travel in winter. From May to October, you get perfect weather to enjoy the beautiful beaches.

DOCUMENTATION

Your ID and/or passport are essential to travel as well as your driving licence if you are thinking of hiring a car. Young travellers, students or senior citizens are entitled to discounts on public transportation, museum tickets and other interesting sites.

How do I get there?

BY PLANE

From the main European cities, it is possible to fly to Lanzarote a layover. Lanzarote Airport (ACE) is located near the capital city, Arrecife, and is the third largest airport of the Archipelago, after Gran Canaria Airport and Tenerife South Airport.

PACKAGE HOLIDAYS

Many travellers hire package holidays that include flights, transport to and from the airport and acommodation.

BY FERRY

Arrecife's Port is Lanzarote's main port and it is connected to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Cádiz. From Playa Blanca port there are regular trip run by the companies Navieras Armas and Fred Olsen that connect Lanzarote with Fuerteventura.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Lanzarote has a gret road network, it is easy to get around by car. The motorway connects the airport to the capital, Arrecife. Playa Blanca and Yaiza are also connected by a motorway. A public bus network is also available.

Where can I stay?

In Lanzarote you will find a wide range of hotels to suit all tastes and budgets. The incredible natural beauty of the Island of Fire has favoured the development of rural, charming hotels, ideal for relaxing holidays and for those who love hiking, nature and traditions.

There is a top selection of hotels available along all of the island's coastline, where you will find amazing Resorts and exclusive hotels. Check if your booking includes breakfast. It will probably be a buffet breakfast with a wide variety of cheeses, cold cuts, cereal, yoghurt, juices, breads and sweets. The majority of hotels include warm breakfast and local products. Bon Apetit!

Medical Assitance

You may take out an insurance policy to cover medical assistance during the trip. We also offer a travel insurance policy, which covers medical assistance, theft and cancellation charges. Several private medical centres and private hospitals throughout many towns on the island offer medical assitance. In case of emergency we recommend going to the Hospital General and Hospital Insular located in the capital, Arrecife.

ARRECIFE

Hospital Insular: 0034 928 810 500
Hospital General: 0034 928 595 000
Centro de Salud de Tytheroy: 0034 928 597 097
Centro de Salud de Valterra: 0034 928 597 110
Cruz Roja: 0034 928 814 866
Cruz Roja (urgencias): 0034 928 812 222

TEGUISE

Casa de Socorro 0034 928 845 262
Centro de Salud de La Graciosa 0034 928 812 327
Centro de Salud de Teguise: 0034 928 593 006

TÍAS

Centro de Salud de Pto. del Carmen: 0034 928 512 711
Cruz Roja: 0034 928 815 055 // 928 81 48 66
Centro de Salud de Tías: 0034 928 524 244
Centro de Salud de Tinajo: 0034 928 840 445

YAIZA

Cruz Roja: 0034 928 830 190
Centro de Salud de Yaiza: 0034 928 830 190
Centro de Salud de Playa Blanca: 0034 928 830 190
Casa de Socorro: 0034 928 830 068

Currency and Customs

The Euro is the official currency in the Canary Islands. As in the rest of the country, you may use credit cards for most of your financial transactions, especially in the touristic areas, where they tend to facilitate consumption to their clients. There may be some shops or small bars that only accept cash.

There is a wide network of ATM’s in the main towns of the island, but please bear in mind that banks charge a commission if you withdraw cash with other banks’ credit cards.

CREDIT CARD CANCELLATION TELEPHONE NUMBERS