Puerto del Carmen has the greatest concentration of apartment complexes of any of the resorts on the island. Making it not only a popular holiday destination but also the first port of call for anyone relocating to the island. As many of these apartments are available as long-term lets. With prices starting from €450 per month.
Puerto del Carmen has become the main hub for the expatriate English speaking community on Lanzarote and so it is also an obvious place to start looking for work. As many of the businesses based in the islands most popular resort are English or Irish owned, creating opportunities to find work.
The resort’s lively nightlife makes it much easier for newcomers to meet people and make contacts, which help them to begin settling in. And the balmy climate enjoyed on this south-eastern coast of the island is yet another factor that makes it a popular place to start a new life in Lanzarote.
So what sort of accommodation is currently available on the long term rental market?
This one bedroom apartment which has been recently refurbished. It comprises one double bedroom with en-suite shower-room and an open-plan kitchen-living area, with sofa-bed. The balcony has been enclosed to provide a small reception area on entrance to the apartment. Included in the rent is €45 worth of bills for water and electricity. A large communal swimming pool can also be enjoyed by the tenants. The monthly rent is €575.
This one bedroom apartment on a desirable complex with communal swimming pool and mature tropical gardens is available at €600 per month. The apartment has an open-plan living area, combining the kitchen and lounge, which opens out onto the pool area. The bathroom is en-suite to the bedroom and there is also a small private patio attached to the property.
Matagorda’s location at the edge of Puerto del Carmen makes it an ideal spot for those who want the amenities of the town but would prefer a quieter residential area to live in. This one bed bungalow consists of an open-plan kitchen-living area, bedroom and bathroom. There is a covered terrace to the front of the property for outdoor dining. The monthly rent is €600
On the other side of town, in the Old Town, is a one bedroom apartment with great sea views, also available at €600. It has the added advantage of a sofa-bed in the living area, whilst the bedroom has twin beds, meaning that it could provide temporary accommodation to friends and family should they decide to visit. The fully tiled bathroom has a bath-shower and a washing machine. The kitchen is fitted with a full oven, which is not always the case with apartment accommodation.
For those in need of more space, this apartment two bedroom apartment could is located on the upper floor and has a very central location in the heart of the resort. There are two twin bedrooms, one of which has a safe and fitted wardrobes. The living area has two comfortable sofas and there is a full oven and fridge-freezer in the kitchen. The apartment further benefits from a large storeroom on the lower floor. Available at €700 per month.
This brand new duplex is located in a central part of Puerto del Carmen. And has a fully fitted kitchen and open plan living room. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is also a large balcony, ideal for sunbathing, whilst the communal swimming pool is surrounded with a fully tiled terrace as well.
The monthly rent is €800.
