Puerto del Carmen:
This harbour settlement just south of the island capital Arrecife has expanded northward along a series of beaches. There are some hotels but most tourist accommodation is in small-scale groups of low-rise apartments. Shops, restaurants and bars by the hundreds run the length of the sea front. It's busy and cheerful but considerably more relaxed than resorts on other Canary Islands. Cycle hire is a great way to spend a day. There's now a cycle track which runs all the way to the Island's capital, Arrecife. A new walk from the Harbour leads to Puerto Calero Marina with restaurants, desgner shops and 'Catlanza' coastal excursions.
Excursions - bus or hire car. :
There's a beach to suit every taste: from the busy resorts of Puerto Del Carmen and Costa Tequise, the wild surfing beach at Famara in the west or the golden sandy coves of the southern peninsular of Papagayo. Pleasure boats from Puerto Del Carmen harbour explore the coast and ferries connect with neighbouring Fuerteventura from Playa Blanca.
Inland there's the spectacular 'Mountains of Fire' trail through the lunar volcanic landscape which culminates in a visit to the restaurant where steaks are grilled over the natural heat. Many of the leading attractions have been designed by Manrique -including the beautiful Jameos Del Agua lagoon and caverns, the Jardin de Cactus at Guatiza, or the Monumento El Campesino (museum of rural life) with its outstanding restaurant which specialises in traditional Canarian food and wine.
On Sundays there's a craft and souvenir market which fills the streets of the ancient town of Tequise.
Other Activities:
Biosfera shopping complex 10 mins walk. Sports and diving beach 15 mins walk.