Puerto del Carmen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in Tías, Las Palmas, Las Palmas Province, Canary Islands, Spain
About Puerto del Carmen
This settlement first appears on maps as Tiñosa in the 16th century. It had the best natural harbour on this craggy coast, and became a port trading with mainland Spain and inter-island. When the Spanish ports were systematised in 1900 it was declared a "Puerto de Interés General", meaning it had international shipping and strategic value beyond the oversight of a single autonomous community. But modern shipping outgrew it and better docks were built at Arrecife, so from 1928 that became the island's chief port. In 1957 Tiñosa was re-named Puerto del Carmen in honour of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, the Virgin Mary in her role as patron of the Carmelite monks. The place was clearly destined to remain a quiet fishing village where everyone went to church on Sunday and crossed themselves rather
Top Attractions in Puerto del Carmen
Explore the best things to see and do in Puerto del Carmen:
- ★Casa Museo José Saramago
- ★Rancho Texas
Where to Eat in Puerto del Carmen
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Kentia Gourmet Club
- 🍴La Carmencita del Puerto
- 🍴La Cascada Restaurant
- 🍴La Chalana
- 🍴Lani’s Cafe Restaurant
- 🍴Lomo Alto
Where to Stay in Puerto del Carmen
- 🏨Barcarola Club
- 🏨Hotel Fariones
- 🏨Hotel THB Flora
- 🏨Nautilus
- 🏨Seaside Los Jameos
- 🏨Sentido Æquora Suites
Puerto del Carmen Travel Guide Sections
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