Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen is Lanzarote’s largest resort, stretching along a coastal avenue lined with beaches, restaurants, shops and evening venues. Its scale offers choice, but the old town, main strip and outer districts each have different terrain.

What is there to see and do?

Playa Grande, the Avenida de las Playas and the old harbour are principal areas. Island tours to volcanic and Manrique attractions are widely available, though accessible vehicle and venue arrangements must be checked.

A useful accessible itinerary leaves space for unplanned café stops and rest periods rather than treating every attraction as compulsory. Opening times, accessible entrances, toilets, companion arrangements and mobility-aid policies should be confirmed with the attraction shortly before visiting.

Terrain and getting around

The coastal avenue contains long usable sections, while side roads rise inland and the old harbour area changes level. Wind can affect balance and battery demand.

Trace both directions of every important journey. A gentle downhill trip to a beach can become a demanding return, while heat, wind, crowds and battery condition can materially reduce comfortable range.

Best areas to stay

Choose the exact section of the strip according to nightlife, beach and restaurant preferences. A hotel one road back may sit significantly higher.

Ask for the precise building and accessible entrance, then check the route to reception, the room, restaurant, pool and public street. Request doorway, lift and bathroom measurements rather than accepting a general accessibility label.

Airport transfers and local transport

Nearest airport: Lanzarote Airport. The airport transfer is short. Inform the operator about all equipment because compact vehicles may not carry both a scooter and normal holiday luggage.

Tell the operator whether the traveller transfers into a vehicle seat or remains in their wheelchair. Provide equipment dimensions and weight together with passenger and luggage numbers.

Mobility equipment hire

Arrange the model around user weight, posture, intended distance, gradients and the accommodation. Confirm delivery, collection, charging, damage terms, breakdown hours and replacement arrangements in writing. Mobility Abroad supplies independent guidance and referral links; bookings and payments are made directly with the selected provider.

Our practical tip

Ask for an honest gradient assessment from the equipment supplier rather than relying on advertised maximum scooter figures.

This resort forms part of our Lanzarote accessible holiday guide.