Activities (and Relaxation!) in Puerto del Carmen

When you think of spending a holiday on one of sunny Spain’s Canary Islands, you probably think of lounging on the beach with a drink in your hand and the sun on your face. And while you get plenty of both in Lanzarote’s Puerto del Carmen, the time may come when you want to get out of your lounge chair and… do something!

Sports and Water Sports

There are a lot of fun things to do in Puerto del Carmen. And after spending the first three days of your holiday with your grateful bum glued to a beach towel, a bit of sport might be just the thing. Puerto del Carmen offers a ton of sports activities, both in the water and out of it. There are several diving and windsurfing centers in Lanzarote, many of them right in Puerto del Carmen, where you can learn to scuba dive or spend an afternoon windsurfing high above the water. The waters surrounding Lanzarote are some of the safest in the Canary Islands, so you don’t have to worry too much about being buffeted by huge waves.

If you’re feeling a bit waterlogged, Puerto del Carmen and the surrounding areas are full of beautiful landscapes and places to get away. Feel like a ride? There are plenty of places to hire a bicycle (or even a horse) to ride along the beach or into the countryside. There are even areas to golf nearby, and a new golf course is being constructed in Puerto del Carmen for those looking for a bit of sun-and-swing.

Getting Out on the Water

When you on an island like Lanzarote, the sparkling blue waves can be irresistible. Just one look makes you want to get out on the water. There are places all over Puerto del Carmen where you can book jet skis, boats, sail boat excursions, even banana boat rides. Want a little more excitement? Think about booking a deep sea fishing excursion and catch yourself some fresh fish for dinner.

Partying & Nightlife

You’re on holiday, right? Chances are, all that hot sun and salty breeze will have made you a little… thirsty. Puerto del Carmen has a nightlife like no other. Along The Strip, there are loads of English-speaking bars and clubs. Or, if you’re looking for a little risqué fun, stop by the Titi Trollop Show or Lady Muck’s Comedy Drag Show for a little laughter and titillation. Still looking for a laugh? Stop by one of the Puerto’s many karaoke bars to giggle at some of the atrocious singing. Simply looking for music and drinks? Start off in one of the great cocktail bars in Centre Atlantico and finish up the night in the Hippodrome.

If you’re in Lanzarote during the right time of year, you may just find yourself in the middle of a huge, free party. Carnival is amazingly popular here, and runs each year from the end of February to early March. It’s a little crazy, but a lot of fun. If you’re spending the summer in Puerto del Carmen, you’re in luck. At the end of July the Fiesta de Carmen is held in Puerto del Carmen, and the city streets swell with dancers, singers, and lots of wonderful food.

Activities (and Relaxation!) in Puerto del Carmen
When you think of spending a holiday on one of sunny Spain’s Canary Islands, you probably think of lounging on the beach with a drink in your hand and the sun on your face. And while you get plenty of both in Lanzarote’s Puerto del Carmen, the time may come when you want to get out of your lounge ch