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Puerto del Carmen, Spain

Canary Islands · Spain

Puerto del Carmen is a small city in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 30,000. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
30,000 Population 1,212/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
5.1 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Canary Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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People

Population30,000
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,212/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain5.1 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population30,000
Population Density1,212 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates28.9231°, -13.6658°
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCanary Islands
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation5.1 inches (130 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen is a small city in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 30,000. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.1 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.

Puerto del Carmen has a population of 30,000 with a density of 1,212 people per square mile, spread across 24.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

30,000
Total Population
1,212
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
24.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Puerto del Carmen vs Spain Average

The median household income in Puerto del Carmen is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 2,280 business establishments.

Income: Puerto del Carmen vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,493
55% below Spain avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)2,280

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.5°C), the coldest is Jan (17.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 102 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.5°C / 64°F 14.2° / 20.9° 15.4
Feb 18°C / 64°F 14.4° / 21.5° 16.6
Mar 19°C / 66°F 15.2° / 22.9° 12.1
Apr 19.9°C / 68°F 16° / 23.8° 4.2
May 21.4°C / 71°F 17.5° / 25.2° 1.2
Jun 23°C / 73°F 19.2° / 26.8° 0.2
Jul 24.6°C / 76°F 20.7° / 28.5° 0.0
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 21.5° / 29.5° 0.5
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 21° / 28.6° 1.9
Oct 23.3°C / 74°F 19.6° / 27° 12.8
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 17.4° / 24.3° 15.9
Dec 18.8°C / 66°F 15.5° / 22° 21.4
Puerto del Carmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 5.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Spain avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area24.8 sq mi (64.1 km²)
Population Density1,212/sq mi
Coordinates28.9231°N, 13.6658°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.1"
87% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.14"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.1 on Jun 17, 2006.

Jun 6, 1998 54 km W of El Cotillo, Spain M4.3 92 km
Jun 1, 1998 46 km NW of Pájara, Spain M3.6 88 km
Mar 28, 2006 87 km WNW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.4 109 km
May 30, 1994 64 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.4 86 km
Jan 22, 2001 90 km WNW of Tinajo, Spain M3.3 101 km
Jul 31, 1999 62 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.2 74 km
Jun 17, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.1 148 km
Apr 30, 2002 82 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M2.9 99 km
May 23, 2002 68 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M2.9 81 km
Feb 3, 2000 73 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.7 133 km
Mar 14, 2005 68 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M2.6 83 km
Dec 13, 2001 43 km SSW of Costa Calma, Spain M2.6 144 km
Mar 24, 2003 50 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lanzarote (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lanzarote Fissure vent(s) 670 m (2,198 ft) 1824 12 km
Fuerteventura Fissure vent(s) 529 m (1,736 ft) Unknown 72 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
August 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in Wettest

Puerto del Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Puerto del Carmen

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CPDEM Hispano Británico — — — —
Canary Island Divers — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Concepción Rodríguez Artiles — — — —
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Puerto del Carmen — — — —
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Radio Stations near Puerto del Carmen

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Atlantis Lanzarote — MP3 256 kbps
La Clave Stereo 93.6 musica latinoamericana, música latina MP3 128 kbps
HappyFM Fuerteventura musica latina MP3 128 kbps
LOS 40 Lanzarote — AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Puerto del Carmen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aloe Vera Museum
Atlantic Museum
Casa de los Arroyo
Casa de los Volcanes
Casa José Saramago
Casa Museo del Campesino
CASA MUSEO MARA MAO
Casa-Museo César Manrique
Castillo de San Gabriel
Castillo de San José
Centro de la cochinilla
Centro de Visitantes e Interpretación de Mancha Blanca
Estudio Rufina Santana
Fundación César Manrique
Jameos del Agua
LagOmar Museum
Museo Agricola El Patio
Museo Aloé +
Museo De Arte Sacro
Museo del Vino El Grifo
Museo Diocesano De Arte Sacro
Museo Etnografico Tanit
Palacio Herrera

Libraries in Puerto del Carmen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Playa Blanca0.0
Biblioteca Insular0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Corralejo0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Universitaria Municipal0.0
Sala de Lectura0.0

Farmers Markets in Puerto del Carmen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
African Art
Agrarian and Handcraft Market
Agrarian Market
Agrarian Market
Mercado Municipal de Abastos
Saturday Town Market
Saturday Town Market
Teguise Market

Hotels in Puerto del Carmen

187 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AC Villas Playa Pocillos
Acuario Sol Aptos
Acuario Sol I Aptos
Agua Brava
Agua Marina Club Lanzarote
Aguazul Aptos
Albatros Club Puerto del Carmen
Aloe
Apartamentos Fayna & Flamingo
Apartamentos Flamboyant (Adults Only)
Apartamentos THe Oasis
Aparthotel Costa Mar
Aparthotel Floresta
Arena Dorada
Aries
Asomada Aptos
Atalaya Aptos
Atlantic View
Atlantis Las Lomas
Bakour Lanzarote Splash
Barcarola Aptos
Barranco Seco Aptos
Beach Front Oasis
Bellavista Bungallows
Bellavista II
Bellavista II
Bitácora Lanzarote Club
Blue Sea Kontiki
BLUESEA Los Fiscos
Bouganvillas Apartamentos
Bungalow Primavera
Bungalows Bandama
Bungalows Villas Blancas
Cabrera Aptos
Cactus
Caletón Blanco
Caletón Blanco Trasera
Casa Heidi
Casa la Felicidad
Casa Maria Apartamentos
casa tiati
Centro De Terapia Antroposofico
Cinco Plazas
Club Atlántico
Club Calypso
Club del Carmen Aptos
Club La Cumbre
Club Las Calas
Club Las Vistas
Club Maritima Aptos
Club Océano
Club Pocillos Aptos
Club Soler
Colina del Sol I
Colinas del Sol
Coloni Club
Columbus Aptos
Corona Mar
Costa Luz
Costa Marita
Costa Volcán
El Dorado
El Rincón Aptos
Elena
Europa Aptos
Eva Apartamentos
Flamingo
Gaida Apartamentos
Gloria Izaro Club Hotel
Gregorio
Guinate Club
Hotel Aqua Suite Lanzarote
Hotel Fariones
Hotel La Geria
Hotel Pocillos Playa
Hotel Riu Paraiso Lanzarote
Hotel Seaside Los Jameos Playa
Hotel Vik San Antonio
Hyde Park
Hyde Park Lane
Isla de la Graciosa Atos
Isla de la Graciosa II Aptos
Isla de Lobos
Izaro Club Hotel
Jable Bermudas
Jameos Altos
Julia Apartamentos
La Concha I
La Corona
La Florida Aptos
La Geria Aptos
La Isla y el Mar Hotel Boutique
La Laguneta Aptos
La Peñita
La Solera chill out
La Tegala
La Tegla
Lago Verde Suit
Lajares
Lanzarote Village
Lapa
Las Acacias
Las Adelfas Aptos
Las Alondras
Las Caracolas
Las Costas
Las Lagunetas Aptos
Las Lapas
Las Lilas Aptos
Las Mimosas
Las Orquideas
Las Palmeras
Las Palmeras II
Las Palmeras III
Las Villas de Julia
Loma Verde
Lomo Blanco
Los Arcos
Los Cocoteros
Los Corales
Los Delfines
Los Dices
Los Dragos
Los Dragos II
Los Fariones Apartamentos
Los Gracioseros
Los Helechos
Los Marinos
Los Pueblos
Los Rosales
Los Tilos
Los Tulipanes Aptos
Luz del Mar
Luz y Mar
Luz y Mar
Malvasia
Maribel
Montana Club ApartaHotel
Moraña
Ocean Lanzamar
Palmeras Beache
Panorama
Parque Tropical
Pelicanos
Peñas del Dice
Pension Magec
Playa Alhambra II
Playa Club
Playa Mar
Playa Park
Plaza Azul
Plus Fariones Suite Hotel
Portonovo
Princesa
Princesa Guayadeque
Princesa ICO
Relaxia Lanzaplaya
Rivera Park
Robayna Aptos
Rocas Blancas
Rocas Negras
Rosamar Aptos
Sahara Aptos
San Fermin Apartamentos
San Francisco II
San Francisco II
San Francisco Park
Sanos Aptos
Sol Beach Apartamentos
Sol y Playa
Soulea Aptos
Tabaiba
Teneguia Aptos
Terrazas del Puerto
THB Flora
THB Flora
Timanfaya
Tisalaya
Velázquez Aptos
Villa Las Vegas
Villa Ramirez
Villas del Sol
Villas Puerto del Carmen
Viñas del Mar
Viñas del Mar
Vista del Mar
Vista mar

Restaurants in Puerto del Carmen

82 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antonio Restaurante
Arena Dorada
Arenas Lounge
Asia Delicious
Asian Varadero
Avenida
Backstage
Bailybar
Bistro Árbol
Bistro La Ola
Bollywood
Bozena's Bar & Restaurant
CANTINA DON RAFAEL
Casa Cabaña
Casa Luis
Cofradía de pescadores la tiňosa
Corner-Café
Daniele
Devon
Don Rafaello
El Bodegón
EL CANGREJO ROJO
El Drago
El mainero
El Molino
El PoLaco
El Toro
Enyesque del Archipiélago
Everest Indian Restaurante
Go Chow Mein Asian Street Food
Great Wall
Hamburgueseria - Home made Hamburgers
Italica
Kentia Gourmet Club
Kristian's
la bamba
La Barrica
La Cañada
la carmencito del puerto
La Casa Roja
La Chalana
La Dolce Vita
La Lanterna
La Marisma
La Sirena
La Terraza
La Veleta
Lani's Grill
Le Sardinero
Little Elm Restaurant
Los Marineros
Los Pocillos
Lost World / Rooftop
Mardeleva
Mojito
Mumbai Masala
my kitchen julius
o'Horreo
Oriental World
palace of India
Pepe Nero
Puerto Bahia Restaurante
Restaurant Casa Parmigiano
Restaurante China
Restaurante Hoyo19
Roadside Grill
Sal Y Pimienta
Sebastyan’s Atlantico Lounge
Shahi Indian
Sol y Mar
Sorrento di Italia
Taberna de Nino
Taberna La Parra
Tamasha
Terraza Playa
The Galleon
The Island Bistro
The Kinsale
The Viking House
The Vu
Universo
Varadero

Cafes in Puerto del Carmen

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bagatela
Cafe Mocca
Cafe Törtchen
carters family bar
Dolomiti
gelateria
Kalma Café
musa

Zoos in Puerto del Carmen

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rancho Texas Park

Clinics in Puerto del Carmen

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GP Surgery Of Lanzarote

Dentists in Puerto del Carmen

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dentista - Pediatra

Bus Stations in Puerto del Carmen

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puerto del Carmen Bus Station

Gas Stations in Puerto del Carmen

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Disa Puerto del Carmen
Estación de Servicio Moeve Puerto del Carmen

Banks in Puerto del Carmen

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Santander Bank
Santander Bank

Shopping Malls in Puerto del Carmen

5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aquarium Centro Comercial
C.C. Costa Mar
C.C. Puerto Cinco
Centro Comercial Los Pocillos
SOCO Shopping Centre

Gyms in Puerto del Carmen

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Natural Elements

Golf Courses in Puerto del Carmen

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lanzarote Golf Resort

Breweries in Puerto del Carmen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dos Cabras

Airports Near Puerto del Carmen

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
César Manrique-Lanzarote AirportACELarge Airport
Fuerteventura AirportFUELarge Airport
Devils of the Air RC Model Club Airport—Small Airport
Jarde Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto del Carmen

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de San Juan
Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Canary

🇪🇸 About Spain

Capital Madrid
Population 46,723,749
Area 504,782 km²
GDP (USD) $1,619,481,980,720
GDP per capita $33,493
HDI 0.911
Life expectancy 83.9 years
Internet users 95.5%
Urban population 80.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
Calling code +34
TLD .es
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Spain

32 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor
Feb 28 Day of Andalucía Día de Andalucía
Mar 1 Day of the Balearic Islands Dia de les Illes Balears
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunes de Pascua
Apr 23 Castile and León Day Día de Castilla y León
Apr 23 Day of Aragón San Jorge (Día de Aragón)
May 1 Labour Day Fiesta del trabajo
May 2 Day of Madrid Fiesta de la Comunidad de Madrid
May 17 Galician Literature Day Día das Letras Galegas
May 30 Day of the Canary Islands Día de Canarias
May 31 Day of Castilla-La Mancha Día de la Región Castilla-La Mancha
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 9 Day of La Rioja Día de La Rioja
Jun 9 Day of Murcia Día de la Región de Murcia
Jun 24 St. John's Day Sant Joan
Jul 25 Santiago Apóstol Santiago Apóstol
Jul 28 Day of the Cantabrian Institutions Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria
Aug 15 Assumption Asunción
Sep 8 Day of Asturias Día de Asturias
Sep 8 Day of Extremadura Día de Extremadura
Sep 11 National Day of Catalonia Diada Nacional de Catalunya
Sep 15 Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida Festividad de la Bien Aparecida
Oct 9 Day of the Valencian Community Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana
Oct 12 National Day of Spain Fiesta Nacional de España
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de todos los Santos
Dec 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Feast of Saint Stephen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Puerto del Carmen

What is the population of Puerto del Carmen?

Puerto del Carmen has a population of 30,000 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 1,212 people per square mile, spread across 24.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Puerto del Carmen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,493, 55% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Puerto del Carmen?

Puerto del Carmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.1 inches.

How is the job market in Puerto del Carmen?

There are 2,280 business establishments in the area.

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