Lanzarote - Easter Break

Matagorda Lanzarote 

A relaxed corner of Lanzarote

Matagorda is a fun little town on the south-eastern coast of Lanzarote, a volcanic splodge in the Canary Islands. It started life as a suburb of the island’s liveliest town, Puerto del Carmen – but today it stands on its own with a two-tiered complex of restaurants and bars set around a cute town square. And there are waterside bars, too. The major sights of the island are within striking distance while the busy capital of Arrecife is literally down the road.

3 Sandy Beaches Nearby

Matagorda Beach is part of a trio of Blue Flag beaches around Puerto del Carmen – each one is long and sandy, and packed with sunloungers and umbrellas. The bar-lined promenade behind Matagorda Beach runs all the way to the huge Los Pocillos Beach, 20 minutes’ walk away and famous for windsurfing. Puerto del Carmen’s own bustling beach, Playa Grande, is just a 5-minute drive away.

Daytrips to Manrique Creations

Arrecife, 15 minutes’ drive away, boasts a contemporary art museum that’s housed in an 18th-century fortress. It was renovated by Cesar Manrique, the island’s most famous architect. Within 45 minutes’ drive you’ve got 2 more of his most renowned creations. One is the Jameos del Agua, a lush garden that rises from an underground lake. The other is the Mirador del Rio, a clifftop observatory with views of the near-deserted island of La Graciosa.

3* Morromar Apartments 

Surrounded by tropical gardens these attractive apartments are perfect for relaxing in a quieter area of Matagorda, just minutes from the golden beach where you can soak up the Canarian sunshine and then cool off in the azure Atlantic. You’ll find plenty of activities on-site and throw in a kid’s club and playground to keep the little ones entertained for a fab combination for families and groups of friends. Only a taxi ride from the buzzing resort of Puerto Del Carmen where you can shop till you drop and rest those feet in the international restaurants and bars, this friendly hotel is a top-notch base for exploring all that Lanzarote has to offer.

One Bedroom Apartment  These 1-bedroom apartments can sleep up to three adults, or two adults and two children, with twin beds, an extra bed and a kids' bed. The kitchenette is kitted out with a hob, fridge, kettle and toaster.