Playa Grande (Puerto del Carmen)

Playa Grande (Puerto del Carmen)

Playa Grande is the beach between the beaches of the tourist centre of Puerto del Carmen.

Also known as Playa Blanca, Playa Grande, is almost one mile [1.2 km] long and it has an average width of approximately 21 yards [20 m].

The spacious shoreline features a great number of services: Sunbeds, beach umbrellas, roller blades, nautical leisure, parking, restaurants, restrooms and dressing rooms…

The sheltered coast of the Lanzarote southeast and its unsurpassable climate make it perfect for sun and beach lovers.

Playa Grande, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote

Playa Grande is the main attraction around which the urban area of Puerto del Carmen centres.

On its pleasant promenade, with views of this stretch of coast, there is an extensive offer of restaurants, nightlife and recreation.

The area next to the beach is full of cyclists, strollers, runners, skaters.

The tree-lined avenue, with several resting places, is open to the beach so as to take advantage of the magnificent picture of the shoreline along with the sea that surrounds the south of Lanzarote.

Playa Grande, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote

Beware of the sun, because it really hits hard. Protect yourself, drink a lot of water and take frequent baths.

The waters of Playa Grande are amazing: they are nearly always calm and refreshing. Their colours are beautiful, ranging from blue, turquoise and soft green.

In the evening the climate is fresher and the quietness of its setting transforms it into the perfect spot for a relaxing stroll.

You can fish on the shore, take a walk, jog, or get lost observing the playful moon that appears in the nights of Puerto del Carmen.

On the avenue, the revelling and the lights become a paradox to this natural spot.

Playa Grande, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote

Summary

Almost one mile [1.2 km] of beach.
Services: Sunbed & beach umbrella rental, showers.
Actual weather forecast: Just click here.
Map of location: Map of location

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