Puerto Carmen

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Puerto del Carmen
28°55.259'N, 013°40.559'W Chart icon.png
lat=28.92099 | lon=-13.67598 | zoom=16 | y

Puerto del Carmen (Pto. del Carmen) is the main tourist town on the island of Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. It is part of the municipality of Tías. Most of Lanzarote's over 1 million visitors per year choose this town as their destination. As a result, almost all of the town's economy revolves around tourism.

Charts

See Canary Islands.

Weather

See Canary Islands.

Passages

Communication

Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The approach to Puerto Carmen is straightforward. No dangers.

Berthing

The port operates as a marina. It is busy with excursion boats and with the remaining space largely being taken up by local boats on their own moorings, it is best avoided by yachts.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen Marina

Puerto del Carmen Marina/wiki/Puerto_Carmen#Puerto_del_Carmen_Marina
Marina icon Puerto del Carmen Marina [[Puerto Carmen#Puerto del Carmen Marina|Puerto del Carmen Marina]] 28°55.266'N, 013°40.465'W

The marina with its 117 berths which cater for boats of up to a maximum of 26 metres long. Its jetties have got fresh water and electricity, while in the harbour users have access to a dry dock, a crane and travelift.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (928) 515 018; VHF channel 09
Address: Puerto del CarmenTorre de control, s/n. Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, Spain


Anchorages

In good weather, you can anchor just outside the breakwater.

Amenities

Facilities
Water In the marina
Electricity In the marina
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry N/A (Not Available)
Garbage Bins in the harbor
Supplies
Fuel {N/A
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs Travelift & crane in the marina
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

A five-minute stroll from the marina, you will find excellent shopping.

Eating out

Many restaurants along the main road.

Transportation

  • There is a direct bus service (#161) from the airport
  • Buses from the capital Arrecife run every 20 minutes

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Canary Islands.

Comments

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