Lanzarote’s oldest holiday resort, Puerto del Carmen, was chosen for its exceptional weather and location. It is tucked into the eastern coastline, where a range of volcanoes at its back prevents the wind that comes off the Atlantic from cooling the temperature too much.

As a result the fine sandy beaches that line its seven kilometres of coastline make it an ideal place for swimming, sunbathing and snorkelling. Whilst recent changes to the seafront promenade have shifted the emphasis to pedestrian enjoyment, with wide pavements and shady spots.

Over the course of its history, Puerto del Carmen has been transformed from a small village surrounding a harbour to a tourist destination. The majority of visitors to the town will stay in self-catering accommodation, of which there is an extensive selection. Visitor here are spoilt for choice given the range of apartments in Lanzarote so finding something suitable should not be a problem.

With no shortage of holiday apartments in Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen consists of numerous complexes that follow a low rise architectural model, with plenty of planting to soften the exteriors. The quiet streets of the town form a tranquil backdrop for holidaymakers.

As a holiday resort, Puerto del Carmen has numerous attractions and activities to offer visitors, several of which are sea-based, such as sport fishing trips. On dry land visitors can play a round of golf at the recently opened golf course, based on the outskirts of town or see one of the animal shows at the local theme park.

There is no shortage of restaurants throughout the town, with almost every type of cuisine represented from Thai to Irish. Perhaps the most atmospheric area for dining is the old harbour, where numerous establishments look out over the sea towards the southern tip of the island.

Nightlife, on the other hand, tends to be focused around the central area of the new town, where a good selection of clubs and bars can be found. Many of the busier clubs don’t open until the early hours of the morning, as is typical in most Spanish resorts.

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