Playa del Carmen, Lanzarote

Puerto del Carmen, in the southeast of the island of Lanzarote, is one of the most important tourist centres. Its location protects it from the trade winds, which are present all year round and mainly in the warmer months. With more than 6 kilometres of magnificent beaches, among which Matagorda, Playa Grande and Los Pocillos stand out, it concentrates an extensive hotel offer. Different types of events are held in Puerto del Carmen throughout the year, including the Carnival Parade in February, the Lanzarote Ironman in May, the Puerto del Carmen Triathlon in June and the Fiestas de Nuestra Señora del Carmen in July. © iStock/serjunco