While they all offer beautiful beaches and plenty of amenities for tourists, they each have a unique vibe and atmosphere: Playa Blanca is the most laid-back and peaceful resort of the three, while Puerto del Carmen is the most lively and bustling.
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Playa Blanca is slightly warmer than the other resorts as well. I've stayed in the three main resorts over the years, but I don't like PDC or CT. Everyone wants and likes different things, so it all depends what you want out of your time on the island.
Most of Lanzarote nightlife is concentrated on the southern coast, where you can visit clubs and cocktail bars in Puerto del Carmen. This is where you'll find one of the Canary Islands' party hotspots, Avenida de las Playas, where you can dance the night away to everything from hardcore house to glam disco.
Puerto del Carmen, on the south-east side of Lanzarote, is among the most important tourist spots on the island. There are more than 6 km of beaches protected from the trade winds (Grande Beach, Los Pocillos and Matagorda being the most extensive), and a wide variety of hotels.
Puerto del Carmen is one of Lanzarote's most popular tourist destinations. The most popular area to see in Puerto del Carmen is its endless seafront, a long avenue that follows the ocean offering a variety of restaurants and shops for visitors looking for entertainment.
Playa Blanca's Nightlife is whatever you make it – from low-key live entertainment to more upbeat bars and music venues, if you're looking for the clubbing scene Puerto Del Carmen is a more suitable option – we've rounded up the top spots to dance the night away.
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.
Playa Grande, also known as Playa Blanca, is one of the best beaches in Puerto del Carmen, and the most popular one. It stretches over half a mile along the touristic center of town, and while it's an urban beach, it boasts a beautiful environment with golden sand and calm waters. What is this?
Playa Blanca is a town that belongs to the municipality of Yaiza, with more than 11,000 inhabitants. Currently, it is considered the third tourist destination on the island, due to its variety of hotels and restaurants, its marina and its incredible beaches.
Originally a small fishing village, the place was always popular, having the port for ferries to Fuerteventura. In comparison with other resorts of Lanzarote, Playa Blanca is the quietest, most tranquil one.
All three of the major resorts of Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise are fronted by golden sand, family-friendly beaches with all the facilities you could dream of.
Playa del Carmen started out as a Fisherman's village, as many as 110 years ago. The white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and laid-back feel have made it a popular destination for tourists.
Puerto del Carmen is widely recognised as being the most lively resort on the island, with numerous bars, clubs and restaurants centred around the Centro Atlantico area of the sea front strip Avenida de las Playas, and this is certainly the place to make for if you wish to dance 'til dawn.