Situated on the south of Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen is by far the liveliest resort on the island. Its main beach Playa Grande is sometimes referred to as Playa Blanca - not to be confused with the resort of the same name further south! Its gently shelving golden sands make it suitable for swimming and it has won the coveted Blue Flag for cleanliness and hygiene. Running alongside is the Avenida de las Playas, which has a pleasant flower-adorned walkway on one side and a host of bars, shops and restaurants on the other. The Avenida continues the way along the coast to Matagorda, giving visitors access to other beaches in the area

Puerto del Carmen started life as a fishing village and its picturesque harbour at the southern end of the
resort is still very much in action. It is a lovely place to unwind over a drink and watch the fishing boats come and go, and if you wander into the square nearby you’ll see the locals playing boules. When you feel more energetic, there is plenty to do here. There are many companies offering water sports and if necessary instruction in snorkeling and scuba-diving, or you can go riding courtesy of the Rancho Texas riding stables (recently converted to a theme park) in Puerto del Carmen itself or Lanzarote á Caballo at Yaiza.

You can admire the underwater world from a submarine or a glass-bottomed boat or try your hand at deep-sea fishing. There are also numerous excursions to attractions further afield – find yourself a copy of The Gazette
or Lancelot magazines as these give much information about the island and what is going on. The Avenida de las Playas is where all the action takes place. Shops line the road all the way to Los Pocillos and when darkness falls it buzzes with activity as its bars and discos swing into action. Popular nightspots include The Big Apple, Waikiki Beach Club, Hippodrome and Charlie’s and the fun continues until 3 or 4 am. There is plenty of family entertainment too, and if you fancy a flutter, you can play American roulette and Black Jack at the Casino – over 18’s only and don’t forget your passport. Best time to Visit Puerto Del Carmen is for April - October ...

Lanzarote is an exotic location for a summer holiday and offers a wide range of activities including golf, diving, sailing, windsurfing, cycling, horse-riding, camel riding, walking, painting and much more. This sun-kissed island is the most easterly of the seven main Canary Islands and is claimed to be the most exclusive. During the summer months of June July and August, Lanzarote is hot, dry and very sunny. The daytime temperatures reach 29 °C throughout the season. Taking also into account the average 30 dry days and the 11 hours of sunshine. The Summer is ideal in Lanzarote as there is a cool breese and the humidity is very low ensuring a great holiday ...

With their Ocean climate, The Canary islands are only slightly warmer in Spring than in Winter. The daily
average maximum temperature rises through March and April to hit 24 °C by May. Spring is a drier season than Winter, in Lanzarote with about 26-29 dry days on average. 7-9 hours of sunshine can be expected on average each day. Winter holidays in Lanzarote ise amongst the favourite places for sunseekers, with average maximum temperatures a pleasant 21 °C throughout coupled with about six hours of sunshine. In Lanzarote island there are 21 dry days each month during the winter months of November, December, January and February ...