Clifftop walk from Puerto del Carmen to Puerto Calero

This is a guest post by my better half Amy – enjoy!

If you fancy half a day away from the sun lounger, I highly recommend the beautiful clifftop walk from Puerto del Carmen to Puerto Calero. We’ve taken this walk several times, usually, around 9am before it gets too hot! Our usual plan is to arrive at the luxury marina of Puerto Calero in time for brunch, and then take the ferry back to Puerto del Carmen.

To begin with, you’ll need to head to the old town harbour in Puerto del Carmen. From here you can start the journey from either Calle Teide or Calle Los Infantes (which is a pedestrianised area). Walk down either of these roads with the sea to your left until you come to Calle de Los Verdes.

At this point, you should then be at the bottom of a short but steep zigzag path that will take you to the clifftop. I usually pause at the top to ~~catch my breath~~ admire the views!

Marina of Puerto del Carmen old town — *View of the marina in Puerto del Carmen old town*

You are now on the coastal path, which is mainly flat with some gentle slopes. The first section of the path is paved with some benches along the route. There is a high wall on your right side until you reach the edge of Puerto del Carmen. Look out for the odd lizard on your route too!

footpath between puerto del carmen and puerto calero

The path then becomes a natural track until you reach Puerto Calero, but is smooth and easy to follow as it’s dotted with wooden posts. As you have now left Puerto del Carmen you can enjoy the Lanzarote views to your right as well as the ocean to your left. You may spot the odd fisherman. Along the route, there’s a set of steps down the cliff that lead directly to the water. The water does look particularly clear and inviting, but please take care if you choose to head down to the sea. The route doesn’t have any guarding to prevent falls over the cliffs!

sea view from clifftop between puerto del carmen and puerto calero — *A fishing boat*

About halfway along the walk, you will reach a gorge where you will see some houses. You will have to use the zigzag steps to get to the bottom and another set to climb up the other side. You can also access the sea from here should you wish. Once past this part, you can enjoy the rest of the walk on the gently sloping path towards Puerto Calero.

Barranco del Quiquere rocky view — *Barranco del Quiquere, not too far now!*

At the boundary of Puerto Calero, the path veers slightly to the right and you can access the resort through the marina car park. Puerto Calero has a selection of top-quality bars, cafes, restaurants and luxury shops. The market is run every Tuesday and Friday, but might be currently suspended due to Covid. Some of the restaurants do not actually open until 12pm. We usually visit the Azure restaurant as they are open earlier for a well-deserved brunch (Eggs Benedict being my preference). When you are ready to leave you can either retrace your steps, take a bus, or the ferry back to the harbour in Puerto Del Carmen.

Puerto Calero Marina — *The marina and promenade at Puerto Calero*

The morning ferry to Puerto del Carmen should be quieter than the crowd waiting for it to take them to Puerto Calero, especially on a market day. The ferries run frequently and there is a ticket office at the far end of the marina. We paid 8EUR for a single return journey. A return ticket costs 15EUR.

Top deck of Ferry back to Puerto del Carmen — *The upper deck of the ferry provides some astounding views!*

The walk should take around 45 mins to an hour depending on your speed and how many times you stop for photo opportunities. I recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes/trainers rather than flip-flops, due to the stony landscape. Also, take some water, as there is nowhere to stop until you reach Puerto Calero.