Location: Puerto del Carmen in Canary Islands
Car: not necessary
Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote.
Situated towards the south of Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen is by far the liveliest resort on the island. Its main beach Playa Grande is sometimes referred to as Playa Blanca - not to be confused with the resort of the same name further south! Its gently shelving golden sands make it suitable for swimming and it has won the coveted Blue Flag for cleanliness and hygiene. Running alongside is the Avenida de las Playas, which has a pleasant flower-adorned walkway on one side and a host of bars, shops and restaurants on the other. The Avenida continues all the way along the coast to Los Pocillos and Matagorda, giving visitors ready access to other beaches in the area.