Cheap Matagorda Holidays
Looking to the South-eastern coast of Lanzarote Visitors will find a fun and bustling little town named Matagorda. Filled with restaurants and bars set around the town along with a humble town square. By the waterside visitors will find more bars and attractions on offer.
The Playa Matagorda Tourist Experience
Playa Matagorda is located on the east coast of Lanzarote Island, which is part of the Canary Islands in Spain. Just less than a ten minute drive from the vibrant and active Puerto Del Carmen, Playa Matagorda has still managed to maintain its appeal as one of the ultimate must-visit destinations on Lanzarote Island and the Canary Islands at large. Its uniqueness is centered on its great beach lineups, low-rise resorts and calm and relaxed bars and restaurants. Being part of Spain, the official language is Spanish and the currency used is the Euro.
The Matagorda Beach is perfect or all kinds of activities from water sports to the ultimate family vacation experience. It also has a bar-lined promenade that runs until Los Pocillos. Los Pocillos is home to the windsurfing scene in Matagorda. You can also opt to have a day out in the sea, sailing on the turquoise ocean waters with tours like the Graciosa Sail or using the Catalanza Family Catamaran. There are also boat rides such as on the Los Lobos Treasure, a 10-minute ride that will change your life! This is not forgetting the diving centers, whether you are a pro or a beginner. These include the Lanzarote Ocean’s Divers and the Native Diving.
Apart from the beach and water sports, Matagorda has more to offer such as parks and monuments. The nearby Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park is perfect for a day out in fauna and flora. This recreation of the American Wild West has an amazing variety of animals in the pack is amazing, ranging from crocodiles, sea lions and tigers to birds of prey. It is also very rich in culture with an Indian village in the park.
Playa Matagorda is just about 10 minutes from Arrecife which is the capital of Lanzarote Island. The capital is a buzz with activity and is the perfect location for doing your tax-free souvenir shopping in addition to interacting with the locals and soaking in the rich Matagorda culture. It also houses the Archaeological Museum in San Gabriel Castle, historic fishermen's houses and the San Gines church.
For music and carnival lovers, there’s the annual Arrecife carnival in Arrecife at the beginning of lent and also the hilariously epic Music Hall Tavern drags comedy show.
The climate in Playa Matagorda is pretty fair and warm with summer temperatures reaching highs of 27-30°C while winter temperatures range are normally at around 20°C. For spring and autumn, the temperatures are warm and range in the mid-20s.
The town also has a number of all-inclusive beach resorts such as Sol Lanzarote Aparthotel whose three outdoor pools have sea views!
An experience in Playa Matagorda will definitely leave you counting the days to your next vacation!