Matagorda

The bay of Matagorda, Lanzarote

Overview
When arriving at the airport, Matagorda is the nearest resort and the cheapest to reach by taxi. Within no time at all you will be settled into your holiday home for the duration of your holiday and sitting on the patio with a glass of something which will be waiting in the fridge for your arrival, with our compliments!

Possibly also because of it’s proximity to the main resort of Puerto del Carmen – which is just a ten-minute stroll away along a very smart sea front and the fact that it is generally a quieter area. This means that visitors who opt for staying in the quieter environs of Matagorda, a former fishing village, can easily access the more boisterous entertainment and nightlife of Puerto del Carmen.

The area of Matagorda has developed an identity of it’s own on Lanzarote and in fact has become a resort of its own. There are vast beaches to walk along, or sunbath with sunbeds and parasols being readily available to hire at a reasonable cost.

It offers plenty holiday makers tourist bars and restaurants, as well as shopping facilities where you can find everything from designer wear, jewellery, supermarkets and tourist gifts. It also boasts a central commercial centre with a fair choice of restaurants, gift shops, a diving school and two supermarkets. A few minutes walk, turning right along the prom brings you to further restaurants and bars overlooking the beach and sea. Perfect for day or evening relaxation! Nearby you will find bus stops and a taxi rank. There is a small supermarket is only a few minutes walk to the right of the complex. A large supermarket and other shops are about 5 minutes walkas is the beach.

You do not need a car to stay at this resort, however, having a car would enable you to see more of the island, please do consider this, even for a few days.

In general the area is ideal for those seeking a peaceful holiday in Lanzarote without too many bright lights on the doorstep!

The area of Matagorda is more suited to couples and families. However, the lively main resort of Puerto del Carmen is only a few Euros away in a taxi so you could easily have the best of both worlds if you stay in Matagorda.

There are lots of bars and restaurants local to the complex. About 5 minutes walk will take you to a tourist-designed area with restaurants, shops, supermarkets, bars etc, too many to list.

Walking a little further, will take you to a larger selection of restaurants and bars right on the sea front, overlooking the Matagorda beach.

This area of the resort is also the quietest. No nightclubs on your doorstep here!

For a few Euros, you can hop in a taxi towards the lively resort of Puerto del Carmen. This is the main resort area where there are literally dozens and dozens of cocktail bars, restaurants, night clubs and snack bars for you to try out.

There are also numerous shops selling almost anything you can think of. Or, you could drive (if you hire a car) or get a bus or cab to Puerto Calero, the next resort past Puerto del Carmen. This is a very upmarket resort and marina area, which has designer shopping areas (Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Armani etc) stylish restaurants, cafes and bars - and beautiful boats for you to watch whilst fine dining. An experience you should not miss!

Beaches
The beaches are fabulous. A huge sweeping very clean beach provides a sense of space and calm. Sun beds, umbrellas and loungers are available to hire by the sea, and there is plenty of room to do your own thing if you wish.

Matagorda has a gently sloping beach of fine, dark golden sand, particularly popular for windsurfing. There is a wide promenade which has recently been replaced so it looks new and fresh, lovely to stroll along in the evening or daytime.

Shopping
Lanzarote and the rest of the Canary Islands enjoy a special duty-free tax status. Cigarettes, alcohol, perfumes and petrol are much cheaper than in mainland Spain and the rest of the EU.

Matagorda has a two-storey tourist shopping centre containing a supermarket, restaurants, souvenir and other stores. For a real shopping spree holidaymakers prefer to descend on neighbouring Puerto del Carmen, which is bristling with a much larger variety of shops from duty-free electrical stores and designer boutiques to stalls selling 'tourist bits and pieces' along the seemingly endless main 'strip'.

Restaurants
Most of Matagorda's restaurants attract tourists and are situated in the central commercial area around a square, where diners can browse the displayed menus before making their choice of cuisine for the evening. The choice is wide, ranging from Chinese and Greek to British, Irish and Japanese, with the usual pizza, pasta and grill houses thrown in.

Those who want a more extended choice or a livelier dining scene can simply take a walk or taxi ride to explore the offerings of larger Puerto del Carmen or nearby smaller Spanish towns slightly inland, such as Tias.

The Matagorda Bay Complex, Lanzarote
Matagorda Bay has recently been completely refurbished by the owners – with a spend of over £1million.

Complete with a new pool and garden and recreation areas, the holiday complex of Matagorda Bay is said to now be the most upmarket complex in the area.

For more information about Chris & Garry's accommodation to rent in this complex go to the menu at the side and click Matagorda accommodation. Their apartment is said to be the "best on the complex" and feedback has been 100% positive. Careful attention to detail and very high standards of quality and cleanliness ensure that guests' needs are met ... and exceeded.

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