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Hotels in Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen is a lively resort, grown from the old fishing village of La Tiñosa into a long run of golden beaches along the Avenida de las Playas. Bars, restaurants and dive schools line the seafront, and several beaches fly the Blue Flag. Family hotels, adults-only stays and simple apartments all sit here, from Matagorda and Los Pocillos near the airport to Playa Chica.

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39 hotels, including Matagorda and Los Pocillos. Listed by classification, then size; not a ranking.

Hotel Fariones: Aerial view of hotel and beach
Hotel Lava Beach: Aerial view of hotel and pool
La Isla y el Mar Hotel Boutique: Pool with white sun loungers

Matagorda, Puerto del Carmen · 3 stars (apartments) · 244 rooms

LIVVO Morromar

A big, lively family aparthotel in Matagorda with a mini club, entertainment and an all-inclusive option, five minutes from the beach.

All inclusive option5 min to the beachKids' clubHeated pool

From £119 a night

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Before you go to Puerto del Carmen

Getting there

Puerto del Carmen is close to César Manrique-Lanzarote airport (ACE): about 15 minutes' drive to Playa Grande, and about 12 minutes from Matagorda at the airport end of the resort. Arrecife Bus lines 161 and 61 run from the airport along the resort towards Playa Blanca, line 2 links Puerto del Carmen with Arrecife and line 3 with Costa Teguise. Taxis wait at the official ranks on the ground floor of both terminals.

Beaches

The Avenida de las Playas runs past a chain of golden sand beaches with calm water: Playa Chica, Playa Grande, Playa de Los Pocillos and Playa de Matagorda. Playa Grande, Los Pocillos, Matagorda and Pila de la Barrilla are all on the 2026 Blue Flag list. Playa Grande, the main beach, has lifeguards, sunbeds, showers and restaurants, and it suits families and water sports.

Good to know

The seafront avenue is the heart of the resort, lined with bars, restaurants and shops, and busy well into the evening. Puerto del Carmen is one of the island’s main diving spots, with dive schools along the coast. A craft and souvenir market runs on Friday mornings in Varadero, a waterbus sails to Puerto Calero several times a day, and a market bus runs to Teguise.

Staying in Puerto del Carmen

Which beaches in Puerto del Carmen have a Blue Flag?

Playa Grande, Los Pocillos, Matagorda and Pila de la Barrilla are on the 2026 Blue Flag list.

How close is Puerto del Carmen to Lanzarote airport?

Very close. Matagorda is about 12 minutes by car and Playa Grande about 15 minutes, and Arrecife Bus lines 161 and 61 run from the airport.

Is Puerto del Carmen good for diving?

Yes. It is one of the main diving areas on Lanzarote, with several dive schools along the seafront.

When is the Puerto del Carmen market?

The market runs every Friday from 9am to 2pm in Varadero, with local crafts and souvenirs.

Is Puerto del Carmen lively at night?

Yes. Bars and restaurants line the Avenida de las Playas, and the seafront stays busy into the evening.

Every place to stay in Puerto del Carmen, on a map

Our list covers the hotels we would book. Around them, this map shows apartments and other places to stay with prices from the big booking sites, in case none of ours suits your dates.

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The map is by Stay22, which links to the booking sites. If you book through it we may earn a commission.

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Sources: turismolanzarote.com, turismolanzarote.com, banderaazul.org, lineasromero.com, arrecifebus.com, aena.es.