How long is Puerto del Carmen Promenade?

The resort of Puerto del Carmen has a 6km stretch of promenade that runs from the end of the runway at Matagorda to the main beach Playa Grande.



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Its 6 km follows the coastline from the main big beach in the centre of the new town through to the beaches of Los Pocillos and Matagorda.

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If you don't like driving, don't worry; it only takes an hour to drive around the whole island from north to south. In addition, all tourist destinations have free parking and the roads are in excellent condition. In Lanzarote, renting a car is really affordable; you can get one for about 15 euros a day.

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Playa Grande: The busiest beach, located on the main strip, complete with pedalos and sun beds, is Puerto del Carmen's raison d'etre.

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Market in Puerto del Carmen Old Town Harbour Every Friday from 10am to 2pm this market takes place. On sale are a wide range of gifts, souvenirs, arts and crafts. The only market in Puerto del Carmen located in the Old Town Harbour in what is normally the car park.

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Puerto del Carmen is one of the liveliest places to go in Lanzarote, and the nightlife here is amazing.

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The main beach road in Puerto del Carmen known as the strip stretches from the old town harbour to the airport. The real name for the road is Avenida de las Playas which translated means Avenue of the beaches.

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Our first excursion took us to Teguise, the oldest Spanish settlement on Lanzarote and the second - after Betancuria on Fuerteventura - of all the Canary Islands. Founded in the early 15th century it is today a protected village with attractive traditional architecture. Until 1852 it was also the capital of the island.

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Playa Grande This beach is located in Puerto del Carmen, this is the first tourist area of the island. It is a familiar option with calm waters, ideal to have a good time in the water swimming.

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Puerto del Carmen As the resort is basically built across the sea front, there can be a bit of a hill climb to some of them so may not be suitable to less abled people. The old town is also particularly hilly whilst the other end of the strip, towards Matagorda tends to be flatter.

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The Old Town Harbour is where Puerto del Carmen originally started. Before tourism arrived in Lanzarote local residents lived from the abundance of fish in the sea.

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It is more expensive than most other Mexican cities. Many things are imported to Playa and this adds to the cost as well. Once you travel out of the area you start to notice how things are cheaper but after a while you get used to what things cost and how to stretch your budget if you live in Playa Del Carmen.

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Where is the 'Posh Part' of Lanzarote?
  • Puerto Calero - This marina town is known for its luxury yachts, designer stores, and upscale restaurants. ...
  • Playa Blanca - This resort town in the south of the island has a wide range of high-end accommodations, including luxury villas, boutique hotels, and spa resorts.


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Puerto Del Carmen is nothing like Blackpool.

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Lanzarote (UK: /?lænz?'r?ti/, Spanish: [lan?a'?ote], locally [lansa'?ote]) is a Spanish island, the easternmost of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. It is located approximately 125 kilometres (80 miles) off the north coast of Africa and 1,000 kilometres (600 miles) from the Iberian Peninsula.

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Island microclimates: the weather in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote The weather in Lanzarote varies across the island due to its two mountain ranges, and with the mountains blocking the majority of the trade winds from the northeast, the southern part of the island is typically drier and hotter than the northern region.

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