APARTAMENTO RICARDO, Puerto del Carmen (Lanzarote)

The apartment sits on a quiet street 100 metres from the beach, which is also a 4-minute stroll from the lively strip of restaurants and bars. The surrounding area includes a popular swimming and diving spot, a pier with waterfront dining, and a supermarket within 300 metres. Lanzarote Airport is 7 km away (about a 10-minute drive), and nearby attractions include Lanzarote Golf Resort (3 km) and Rancho Texas Park (4 km). The flat terrain around the apartment makes walking easy, and the owner provides two free adult bikes for longer trips. Free street parking is available on nearby roads, though no dedicated on-site parking exists.

The studio is spacious and practical, with a separate kitchenette including a stovetop, oven, fridge, and electric kettle. The living area has a sofa bed, dining table, and a flat-screen TV. The bedroom area has a double bed, and the bathroom features a walk-in shower. The apartment is on the ground floor and is described as underground - it stays naturally cool, but there is no air conditioning, so warmer days rely on fans or open windows. The terrace offers city views and outdoor furniture. Soundproofing is good, and the unit has its own washing machine, ironing facilities, and free toiletries. Some have noted the lack of a safe.

The kitchenette is well-stocked for self-catering, with a stovetop, oven, refrigerator, kettle, toaster, blender, and cookware. There is a dining table inside and an outdoor dining area on the terrace. For eating out, a wide choice of restaurants, tapas bars, cafés, and Irish pubs are within 300 metres, including German bakery, tapas bars, and a variety of international cuisines. The pier area also has seafood restaurants just a few minutes further. A poolside snack bar operates at the sports complex across the road, serving light meals and drinks during opening hours.

Guests receive passes for the Fariones sports complex across the street, which includes a heated outdoor swimming pool (20 metres long, open 10:00-19:00 daily all year), a fitness centre with locker rooms, a sauna, a hot tub/jacuzzi, and a solarium. The complex also has a shallow end for children, sun loungers, umbrellas, and a pool bar. On-site, the apartment has a terrace with garden furniture. For active guests, Playa Chica is ideal for swimming, diving, and snorkelling from the shore, and the area offers golf, tennis (with hire equipment), windsurfing, cycling, and hiking.