Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote: Holidays to Suit (Nearly) Everyone

Established over 40 years ago as a holiday resort, Puerto del Carmen is still the biggest draw for holidays in Lanzarote. Much as with resorts of mainland Spain, it developed from its origins as a fishing village following the upsurge in popularity for package holidays in the Canary Islands. There is now a wide range of new and older holiday villas in Puerto del Carmen, plus holiday apartments and hotels. The town itself is undergoing something of a facelift currently, with a central feature being a more pedestrian friendly main thoroughfare. This is expected to be complete well in time for the main summer holiday season in 2010. ... Read More