There’s a number of hot resorts to choose from on the holiday island of Lanzarote. But Puerto del Carmen remains the most popular. Thanks to a winning combination of golden sand beaches, good value accommodation and a whole host of things for visitors to do and see.
Lanzarote is home to three main tourist resorts. But Puerto del Carmen is the spot where modern holidays first really took off on Lanzarote. Transforming a small fishing village formerly called La Tiñosa into the islands number one holiday destination.
Much of Puerto del Carmen’s success can be attributed to the fact the resort enjoys a great microclimate. As it is relatively well sheltered from the Trade Winds that buffet the island during the Spring months. Whilst also boasting some excellent (albeit man made) beaches. Such as the main section of sand – Playa Cucharas. And other smaller spots such as Playa Chica.
Over the last year local tourist authorities have also been pouring investment money into Puerto del Carmen. With around €16 million spent to date on a new marina in the Old Town harbour area and the pedestrianisation of the main seafront promenade – the Avenida de las Playas. Moves which are designed to help maintain the resorts competiveness in the face of growing competition from newer destinations around the world.
A well as great beaches visitors will also find some excellent accommodation choices. There are two main hotels in Puerto del Carmen – in the form of the San Antonio and the Los Fariones. Which both enjoy enviable sea front locations. Whilst there’s also plenty of private villas in Puerto del Carmen available for rent. Especially in and around the Old Town harbour area.
This is also the spot where tourists can jump onto a boat for an excursion along the shoreline or across to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura. And the harbour area is also an ideal place come nightfall – as it is home to the largest selection of good quality restaurants.
A wide array of water sports such as jet skiing and diving are available at the smaller breach of Playa Chica. Whilst a new golf course – only the second on the island – has recently opened on the outskirts of town.
There’s never been a better time to visit Puerto del Carmen as this winter flights to Lanzarote are available with low cost carriers such as Ryanair from as littlie as £9.99 return.
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