| The Island of Lanzarote remains a firm family favourite | | | | If you tire from the beach then there are also a |
| holiday destination with many visitors returning year | | | | number of affordable boat trips that you can take |
| after lured back by the uniqueness of the island. Whilst | | | | locally as well. These range from a trip on the glass |
| some tourists tend to stay in the same resorts each | | | | bottomed boat which runs along the coast of the |
| time others tend to vary there resort destination so | | | | resort, to whale and dolphin watching trips. And if you |
| they can experience the full essence of the island. | | | | fancy a full day out then take a trip to Fuerteventura |
| One of my personal favourites is the resort of Puerto | | | | on the Blue Delfin catamaran which has over 30 |
| del Carmen which started out from humble beginnings | | | | submarine viewing windows to spot the local marine |
| as a fishing village like so many of the islands other | | | | life. |
| resorts, but has now blossomed to become the small | | | | You could also visit the local golf course or even enjoy |
| but attractive town it is today. | | | | a visit to the tropical park which is great for both kids |
| If you are an avid watcher of the many holiday | | | | and adults alike. |
| programmes then you will be familiar with the | | | | One of the most enjoyable aspects of a holiday is of |
| importance of location and in this regard Puerto del | | | | course not having to do the cooking and with an |
| Carmen scores very well indeed. The resort can be | | | | extensive range of restaurants with culinary delights |
| found on the eastern coastline, is ideally nestled and at | | | | from all over the globe, eating out in the evening is a |
| the same time sheltered by the range of volcanoes | | | | positive joy. The restaurants are well spread around |
| that extends from the rear of the resort area. | | | | the resort area but if you like fish and a Canarian |
| The volcanic range forms the perfect wind barrier to | | | | atmosphere head down to the old harbour and you |
| the Atlantic winds that blow across the island, and this | | | | won't be disappointed in the slightest. |
| natural windbreak also means the weather here is the | | | | On the accommodation front Puerto del Carmen |
| best you will find on the island which is great news if | | | | comes up trumps with a wide range of |
| you are planning to spend your vacation lazing away | | | | accommodation to suite most budgets with occupancy |
| on one of the many sun kissed beaches. | | | | available for singles, couples and even large family |
| Beach lovers will be pleased to know that Puerto del | | | | groups. The local apartments tend to be low rise in |
| Carmen has a plethora of sandy beaches to enjoy | | | | nature and are very well landscaped so they do not |
| along it's seven kilometre seafront, so if you fancy a | | | | stand out as the typical apartment complexes that can |
| different location each day and a spot of gentle | | | | be found elsewhere in Spain. Also the villas here are |
| exercise then you can simply take a casual stroll along | | | | very well appointed with nearly everything you will |
| the recently refurbished promenade which is also ideal | | | | need on your holiday as they are often used by the |
| for a romantic walk later in the evening too. | | | | owners themselves at different times during the |
| Water conditions here are ideal for swimming and if | | | | season. |
| you have kids they will probably have great fun | | | | Wherever you stay in Lanzarote you will be hard |
| snorkelling and seeing a number of fish that can be | | | | pressed to find fault but Puerto del Carmen does tend |
| found very close to the beach line so they will not | | | | to top the favourites chart for many visitors. |
| have to venture very far out at all. | | | | |