Puerto del Carmen is the main holiday resort on the popular island of Lanzarote. Which is a real magnet for tourists from Northern Europe, as the sun shines here all year round thanks to the islands location close to the West African coast. Despite this though Lanzarote is in fact a Spanish posession having been first conquered as long ago as the early 1400´s. And today the islands main business Read More ...
Despite volcanic ash clouds and the ongoing weakness of the pound against the euro demand for self catering holidays on the popular island of Lanzarote shows little sing of abating this summer. As this cool Canary Island offers a hot range of villas and apartments at prices that are usually much cheaper than in other Spanish sunspots. Lanzarote is a year round holiday destination, thanks to the fact that the Read More ...
Looking to swap the freezing cold weather for sunshine and beaches? Then head for the small Canary Island of Lanzarote – located just off the south west coast of Morocco. Where holidaymakers can enjoy temperatures in excess of 20 degrees Celsius whatever the time of year. Lanzarote is one of the seven Spanish owned Canary Islands and is located on the same line of longitude as parts of Mexico and Read More ...
Uxmal is a large pre-Columbian ruined city from the Mayan tribe civilization which lies in the Mexican state of Yucatan. The Yucatan peninsula is an area rich in historical and pre-historical ruins and sites due to the abundance of Mayan settlements that once existed there. Uxmal, pronounced “Oosh-mahl” is one of the most famous ruins as it still contains fully formed buildings which are breathtakingly statuesque and are remarkably built Read More ...
There are three fantastic resorts to choose from for anyone planning to visit Lanzarote. Each boasting its own identity and character – as well as accommodation options. Playa Blanca Playa Blanca is the number one choice for anyone planning a winter holiday in Lanzarote. As this bustling destination at the southern end of the island boasts the most reliable weather at that time of year. Along with some spectacular beaches. Read More ...
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 Read More ...
Over 1.5 million tourists spent their holidays in Lanzarote last year. Attracted by the islands great year round climate and wonderful beaches. And despite the combined effect of the credit crunch and the fall of the pound versus the euro the most easterly of the Canary Islands still expects to welcome close to one million visitors during the course of 2009. There are three main holiday resorts on Lanzarote; Costa Read More ...
Puerto del Carmen is the oldest and most popular holiday destination on the small Canary Island of Lanzarote. And has been welcoming tourists for over forty years. The majority of them from the UK and Ireland. Boasting great beaches, excellent nightlife and a wide range of accommodation options. Getting There Puerto del Carmen is located just ten minutes drive from the sole airport on the island at Arrecife. There is Read More ...
Where can tourists find the best hotels in Lanzarote? Playa Blanca is located at the southern most tip of the island and is Lanzarote´s newest resort. Having expanded rapidly from the archetypal small fishing village to the second most popular destination on the Island of Fire in little over a decade. Quadrupling the size of the town’s population in the process. Thanks to Playa Blanca´s southern situation the resort enjoys Read More ...
Could Puerto del Carmen become the Puerto Banus of the Canary Islands? Such a scenario would have appeared highly unlikely to anyone visiting the resort over the last few years. As Lanzarote´s most popular holiday destination has been looking decidedly tired around the edges recently – as thirty years of package tourism has taken its toll on facilities and the infrastructure. But now plans are afoot to to reinvent Read More ...
22 hotels in Lanzarote declared illegal by the Supreme Court of the Canary Islands still face an uncertain future. As the controversy over their fate continues. Some of Lanzarote´s best known hotels are in the firing line, such as the five star Gran Melia Volcan in Playa Blanca, the Natura Palace and the Gran Castillo. In total eight five star hotels, ten Apart-hotels and four new developments still in Read More ...
The popular holiday island of Lanzarote is starting to prepare for one of the biggest festivals of the year. As the Fiesta de Nuestra Senora del Carmen gets underway on July 29th. Nuestra Senora del Carmen is the patron saint of fishermen – an icon who is in fact honoured all across Spain, most especially in coastal areas and on islands such as Lanzarote with strong nautical links and traditions. Read More ...
