Puerto del Carmen boasts around 5km of broad, sandy beaches as well as a wide variety of places to eat and drink and it remains a popular destination for holidaymakers from far and wide. It is the largest resort on the Island, and with a wide range of activities on offer for all, it is suitable both for couples, and for families. Made up of a ‘new’ and ‘old’ town, Puerto del Carmen has no tall buildings and almost all of them are white and unassuming. It’s the ideal holiday resort for sun worshippers, with the beautiful Playa Grande beach, And as for the party-goers who love wining, dining and dancing… there is a massive selection of bars & eateries, tavernas and discotheques.

The Old Town has managed to retain it’s traditional Canarian atmosphere. Most nights you can see the locals playing boules in the streets, sample some of the finest seafood known to man, or simply enjoy a glass of the local wine as you gaze across the harbour.

The New Town (or “strip” as it’s more commonly known) is bustling with activity. Again, this has a wide range of bars and restaurants available, as well as discotheques for working off some of those excess calories. The busiest of area on the strip is agreed by most as being Centro Atlantico with a multitude of floors on which you can find a variety of bars, clubs, and showbars.

But a special mention should also be made of Los Pocillos & Matagorda. Stretching from Playa Los Pocillos, with a small and friendly commercial centre on the roadside… there are a multitude of bars, restaurants and shops leading you in the airport’s direction. The beautiful promenade can take you7 right up to Arrecife, via Playa Honda. Get ready to duck when the planes come in - and don’t forget your camera!

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