What is the old town in Puerto del Carmen called?

I went for a wander around the Old Harbour area of Puerto del Carmen early one morning. The old harbour was previously known as La Tiñosa, Lanzarote.



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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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Places full of charm. Historic quarter. Memories of Lanzarote's first capital. Situated in the north east of the island of Lanzarote, the town of Teguise was one of the first settlements established in the Canary Islands.

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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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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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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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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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1. Haria. Haria is a small but beautiful village in the north of Lanzarote, with a population of barely over 1000 people. If you're coming to the island, we absolutely recommend coming here for a visit to one of Lanzarote's most authentic villages.

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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. The naturally formed harbour was the perfect place to moor the fishing boats.

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This market takes place in the El Varadero square, in Puerto del Carmen.

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Every Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., you can visit the Teguise market to buy the products that interest you most or simply to feel its atmosphere. The visit to this two-thousand-inhabitants town is very curious any other day of the week.

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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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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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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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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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del Carmen) is the main tourist town on the island of Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. It is part of the municipality of Tías. Most of Lanzarote's over 1 million visitors per year choose this town as their destination. As a result, almost all of the town's economy revolves around tourism.

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Lanzarote Island Guide
  • Puerto del Carmen. Puerto del Carmen is the largest and oldest resort on Lanzarote - and critically for anyone seeking a reliable rental property it is also the most popular too, especially with British and Irish tourists. ...
  • Playa Blanca. ...
  • Costa Teguise.


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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 nightlife can be found in its major towns and resorts, particularly Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise, and Playa Blanca. These areas are dotted with an array of bars, clubs, and live music venues that cater to various tastes.

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