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
Puerto del Carmen: Still the Most Popular Holiday Destination in Lanzarote
Puerto del Carmen is the longest-established tourist resort on Lanzarote, situated only about 10 minutes’ drive from the airport, and remains as popular as ever with holidaymakers to Lanzarote. As with many resorts in mainland Spain, the start of its popularity amongst UK and Irish tourists dates back to the early 1960’s. Prior to this, Puerto del Carmen was a small fishing village, a feel that is retained if you venture into the “Old Town” which still has much of this original charm. ... Read More
