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Puerto Del Carmen Overview

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Holidays in Puerto del Carmen tend to revolve around the beach and it is one of the most popular destinations for holidays in Lanzarote. Holidays in Puerto del Carmen tend to be lively, but not wild. Lanzarote does not have the reputation of being a party island, unlike some of it’s other neighbours in the Canary Islands.

The holiday resort of Puerto del Carmen is located in the municipality of Tias, situated on the eastern coast of the island, next to the capital, Arrecife and a short “hop” from the airport.

We would strongly recommend a holiday in Puerto del Carmen if nightlife is high on your list of priorities and you are visiting the island. It’s Promenade, the beaches and its nightlife are popular with the younger crowd looking for a livelier holiday in Lanzarote.

CheapHolidays.com offers the best holiday deals in Lanzarote, with the most competitive prices for holidays in Puerto del Carmen. If you are looking for a last minute holiday in Lanzarote then there is a great choice of accommodation to choose from, whether your preference is for an all inclusive holiday in Puerto del Carmen or a self catering holiday.

There is more to a Holiday in Puerto del Carmen than just lazing around on the beach

Family on holiday Lazy beach Holidays in Puerto del Carmen are the order of the day, with around 12km of beautiful beaches to choose from. Many of these beaches are blue flag, such as Playa Grande or Playa Blanca (not to be confused with the resort Playa Blanca in south of the island), Playa de los Pocillos, and Playa de Matagorda. Playa Blanca (Grande) is the central beach of Puerto del Carmen about 1200m long. They all offer the perfect environment for relaxing and basking in the sun without being too far off the beaten track. Holidays in Puerto del Carmen will help you kick back and relax.

Holidays in Puerto del Carmen are renowned for their clean beaches and their pristine waters. These beaches are among the cleanest that you will find in the Canary Islands, which is why holidays in Lanzarote are popular with water sport enthusiasts.

Holidays in Puerto del Carmen offer a wide variety of beach activities, including; diving, windsurfing, snorkelling and jet-skiing, along with deep sea fishing. Windsurfing in Puerto del Carmen is very popular. It is relatively easy to find diving and windsurfing lessons, a perfect opportunity to learn something new whilst your on holiday in Lanzarote.

Holidays in Puerto del Carmen provide the perfect base for exploring other attractions on the island, so do not confine yourself to the resort. If you are one of these people that just cannot sit still, then there is a lot to do to keep you busy, such as Camel riding in the Timanfaya National Park, seeing the lava flows that formed Jameos del Agua, going to the amusement park Rancho and the Aqualand water park.

If you feel the need to spoil a good walk, you can get your golfing fix during your holidays in Lanzarote. Puerto del Carmen features the recently opened 18-hole Golf course designed by Ron Kirby. The climate and the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean make it one of the most beautiful golf courses in Spain. The dry climate is not naturally suited to lush green fairways and so the course was constructed to minimise the impact on the environment. The irrigation system is designed to make use of recycled water. Another great reason to put holidays in Puerto del Carmen high on your wish list.

The locals are keen to maintain the unspoilt natural beauty of the island and this can only add to the enjoyment of your holidays in Lanzarote. The island has been declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Additionally there are no high rise buildings to spoil your view whilst on your holidays to Puerto Del Carmen or on the rest of the island.

If the beach, the nightlife or golf don’t appeal whilst on your holidays in Lanzarote then many of the self catering complexes in Puerto del Carmen provide additional facilities such as keep fit, Tennis and squash. You can hire bicycles and take a cycling tour of the island during your holiday in Puerto del Carmen.

Holidays in Puerto del Carmen offer great Nightlife, Restaurants & Shopping

Couple on an all inclusive holiday The nightlife is Puerto del Carmen is clearly an attraction for the younger tourists. Caesers and Centre Atlantico are popular nightime venues and competition is high, with a number of discos, bars and nightclubs offering a wide variety of choice.

If you look closely whilst taking your holidays in Puerto del Carmen you will notice the resort was originally a fishing village and sea food is always on the menu. This is true of many of the resorts on the island. However, if you have to cater for fussy eaters whilst on your holidays in Puerto del Carmen, choice is not limited and the restaurants in the resort serve British, local and international cuisine, especially on Playa de las Avenidas.

If you time it right, you can take in one of the festivals whilst on your holidays in Puerto del Carmen. The Fiesta de Carmen, which takes place at the end of July and the Carnival, which is held some time during February are the biggest parties on the island.

Lanzarote retains duty free tax status within the EU. Items including; cigarettes, alcohol and perfumes are therefore cheaper than other parts of the Euro zone.

Beware! Loading your credit card whilst on your holidays in Puerto del Carmen is not a problem and there are a lot of shopping attractions in the resort. Puerto del Carmen is a shopaholics dream, the Biosfera Centre in Puerto del Carmen is one of the more upmarket shopping areas.

Puerto Del Carmen Weather and Climate

Rainfall is rare unless you choose to take your holidays in Puerto del Carmen during the winter months, with typically no more than 16 days rainfall between the months of December and February. Holidays in Puerto del Carmen come with sunshine nearly all year round. The average summer temperatures in Puerto del Carmen are around 28°C, whilst the temperatures during winter typically remain above 20°C. June, July and August are the hottest months, while January and February are the coldest. Even during winters, you can comfortably find 7 hours of sunshine.