'Stylish Puerto Calero combines the elegance of a Cote d'Azur yacht club with the stunning lunar landscapes of Lanzarote's south west coast.'
Puerto Calero is Lanzarote at its most dashing. Named after the architect who created it, this stylish, purpose-built resort is based around one of the most modern marinas in the world. Sailors weigh anchor here to be calmed by the laid-back atmosphere and to soak up the sun.
There's also a good range of amenities, including a couple of health spas, a dive centre, golf, squash, tennis, an art gallery and a museum dedicated to whales, dolphins and porpoises.
What there isn't though is a beach. But just down the coast there are the fine white sands of Papagayo, and neighbouring Puerto Del Carmen also obliges, with good watersports to boot.
In the evening, Puerto Calero stays fairly low key and the favourite pastime is to sit in one of the waterfront eateries and enjoy some calamari or paella.
However, if you do crave some more lively nightlife, Puerto Del Carmen is once again the place to go. There you'll find plenty of karaoke bars, discos and clubs which keep the music pumping well into the early hours.
As for excursion ideas, just a few miles away from Puerto Calero is the Timanfaya National Park, home of Lanzarote's famous Fire Mountains. The lunar landscapes and lava-covered fields are breathtaking, and you can take a camel ride up the side of one of the volcanoes for amazing views across the unique and beautiful surroundings.
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Puerto Calero hotels and apartments
Our hotels and apartments in Puerto Calero include Cortijo Mar Villas, Hotel Hesperia Lanzarote and Hotel Iberostar Costa Calero.
More Lanzarote holiday destinations
Looking for holidays in Lanzarote? Our Lanzarote holiday destinations include Costa Teguise, Matagorda, Playa Blanca, Playa De Los Pocillos, Puerto Calero, Puerto Del Carmen and Tias.
Beaches
Although there is no direct beach access at Puerto Calero, there are plenty of watery activities available from Puerto Calero, ranging from annual sailing regattas to scuba diving lessons, from sedate boat excursions to exhilarating shark fishing trips. The famous white Papagayo beaches are just along the coastline,whilst neighbouring Puerto del Carmen offers popular stretches of beach peppered with watersports facilities.
Eating out
The restaurants and cafes surrounding the marina are the perfect place to watch the world wander by as you enjoy a delicious, al fresco meal. International dishes are available but we recommend treating your tastebuds to some traditional Spanish tapas. Enjoy succulent olives, potato omelette, crispy fried calamari and mouthwatering paella.
Nightlife
Nightlife in Puerto Calero centres around its restaurants and cafes and nearby Puerto del Carmen has an abundance of evening entertainment to keep you amused well into the early hours.
Shopping
The marina area has a sprinkling of shops as well as a supermarket for everyday essentials. A wider selection of shopping outlets can be found at nearby Puerto del Carmen, which offers everything from quaint gift shops to expensive designer boutiques.
Local information
Five kilometres from the resort is the Parque Nacional de Timanfaya. Established in 1974 to protect the 'Fire Mountains' - Lanzarote's enigmatic volcanoes - its lunar-like landscape and lava-covered fields are simply breathtaking. Take a camel-ride up the slopes of the volcanoes for wonderful views across the unique landscape where dark lava cinders and red volcano cones punctuate the hauntingly-beautiful scene.
Location
3km from Puerto del Carmen
Transfer time
20 minutes
Recommended
Luxury
