What is the main strip in Puerto del Carmen?

The main promenade of the New Town area, the Avenida de las Playas (known locally as The Strip), runs alongside the six kilometres of beach and provides a wide range of tourist attractions.



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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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The heart of Lanzarote's clubbing scene, Puerto del Carmen is popular with partygoers and those looking for a buzzing, action-packed holiday.

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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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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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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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The heart of Lanzarote's clubbing scene, Puerto del Carmen is popular with partygoers and those looking for a buzzing, action-packed holiday.

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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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Puerto Del Carmen is nothing like Blackpool.

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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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Every Friday a colourful street market is also held around the Plaza Varadero, which is near to the old harbour in the resort of Puerto del Carmen.

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This is considered the largest, and main resort on the island and the Avenida de las Playas (more commonly known as the 'Strip') is home to hundreds of bars and restaurants.

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Puerto Calero - This marina town is known for its luxury yachts, designer stores, and upscale restaurants. This area would have the greatest concentration of super high-end homes and has a very private community feel to it.

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The liveliest areas for nightlife in Lanzarote are the island's capital, Arrecife and the resort of Puerto del Carmen. Both Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise tend to be quieter although there are live music venues and bars in each resort as well.

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In 1957, the small fishing village was renamed Puerto del Carmen, in honour of Nuestra Señora del Carmen. The promenade known as Avenida de las Playas contains many restaurants, shops, bars and casinos. From the coast it has been extending inland, up to a distance of approximately one kilometre.

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One of the most popular tourist attractions in Mexico, 5th Avenue Playa del Carmen – “La Quinta Avenida” to locals – is 22 blocks of high-end retailers, bars, restaurants, local shops, cafes, and much more.

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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.

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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.

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The warmest water temperature is in September with an average around 72.9°F / 22.7°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 65.5°F / 18.6°C.

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