Have a canine adventure in the Canaries - Puerto del Carmen holidays with a dog

Why should you take your dog to Puerto del Carmen?

Nestled in the south of Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen is a popular tourist destination thanks to its great weather. It's an excellent choice if you're looking for some adventure. Lanzarote is a small island, and it'll take you just over an hour to drive from the far south to the north. This means that the entire island is easily accessible from your pet-friendly holiday lettings in Puerto del Carmen, giving you endless opportunities for walkies. Where will you take Fido: to one of Lanzarote's pet-friendly beaches, or for an unforgettable walk through a dramatic, otherworldly volcanic landscape? Spain is known as a country where people usually welcome dogs, so when you finish the walk you can relax on a terrace with some tapas while your pup snoozes at your feet.

Where are the best places to go for a walk around Puerto del Carmen?

For hikers and dog walkers, Lanzarote has some stunning, dramatic scenery left by past volcanic eruptions. Try talking a walk up to the top of the Caldera Blanca, a breathtaking crater. You can go all the way around the rim of the crater, which will take about three hours; if you'd rather have a shorter walk, just go up to the top, enjoy the views, then head back down. Another great volcanic walk is at the Caldera de los Cuervos, a volcano which was actually destroyed by the force of its eruption in the 18th century. The side of the volcano was completely blasted away, so you can explore its interior; this trail is just over 4 km, and will take about an hour to complete. If you'd rather stay closer to home, there are also some fun dog walks in Puerto del Carmen. The most famous is the route from Puerto del Carmen to Playa Quemada, which is gentle and has sea views all the way, but at 15 km it may be too much for many dogs. You can cut it down to a more manageable 4 km by finishing in Puerto Calero.