Matagorda and its neighbour resort of Los Pocillos, are just over a mile from Lanzarote's largest resort of Puerto del Carmen. It is also connected to the larger, more brash resort by a pleasant, long promenade walkway. This means that visitors who opt for staying in the quieter resort of Matagorda can easily access the more lively entertainment and nightlife of Puerto del Carmen. Matagorda has a gently sloping beach of fine, dark sand, particularly popular for windsurfing. It boasts a central commercial centre with a fair choice of restaurants.
There are number of Bars and pubs along the waterfront with some having entertainment but it is low key compared to Puerto del Carmen
There are a wide variety of water sports that can be enjoyed in Matagorda along the beach, especially windsurfing for which the area is a famed for. Alternatives range from banana boat rides and jet skiing to parasailing, scuba diving and deep sea fishing. Land sports facilities in the vicinity include tennis, squash, golf and horse riding. There are also several excursions on offer such as boat trips or visits to the dramatic Timanfaya National Park.