The brilliant holiday resort of Matagorda and its sister resort, Los Pocillos, lies just over a mile away from Lanzarote's large, lively and popular holiday resort of Puerto del Carmen. It is also connected to the larger more busy resort by a pleasant, long promenade walkway. This means that visitors who opt for staying in the quieter town of Matagorda, which was once a small fishing village, can easily access the more animated entertainment and nightlife of Puerto del Carmen. >> More Matagorda Information
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Matagorda has a gently sloping beach of fine, dark sand, particularly popular for windsurfing It boasts a central commercial centre with a fair choice of restaurants and a supermarket. Matagorda is the perfect destination for holidays for those looking for a peaceful, laid-back holiday without too many bright lights. If Matagorda, Lazarote, seems like your perfect holiday spot, then take at look at our fantastic holiday offers and amazing last minute deals to see if you can get yourself a bargain price for your holiday in the sun! As Matagorda is a purpose built tourist resort there is a large variety of modern accommodation at it is easy to find something that will suit most budgets.
Restaurants in Matagorda
You will not be short of places to eat whilst on holiday in Matagorda. Most of the restaurants are situated in the commercial area of the resort, around a square. There is a large variety of cuisine available, and even the fussiest of eaters will find something they like. You can enjoy a meal from a different part of the world each day as there is such a great choice, choose from Chinese, Indian, Greek, British, Italian, French and traditional Canarian cuisine. If you want to try a different resort for a meal then Puerto del Carmen is just a short taxi drive away or stroll there via the promenade.
Night Life in Matagorda
Matagorda is a fairly laid back resort and so the nightlife is quite low key although there are numerous waterfront bars and pubs that do offer lively entertainment. If you do fancy a night out on the town then head to Puerto del Carmen which is the liveliest resort in Lanzarote and is just a short distance away. Hotels in Matagorda do have their own bars on site and some provide evening entertainment. If you are on holiday as a family, some hotels also offer a baby-sitting service so that parents can go out and enjoy themselves (although a charge does apply).
Activities in Matagorda
A wide variety of water sports are available along the beautiful sandy beach, especially windsurfing for which the area is a popular spot. Other water sports available include banana boat rides, jet skiing, parasailing, scuba diving and deep sea fishing. There are also several excursions on offer such as boat trips or visits to the dramatic Timanfaya National Park. Boat trips and submarine tours can be organised from Puerto Calero, just outside Puerto del Carmen. Catamarans sail along the coast and drop anchor by one of the spectacular white-sand beaches at the south of the island and offer snorkelling equipment and lunch. With so much on offer and its close proximity to the liveliest resort on the island, Matagorda is ideal for those that want to be near the hustle and bustle of a lively resort but far enough away from it to not be affected by the noises and crowds.
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