Situated on the East Coast, Puerto del Carmen is the principle and busiest resort on the Island. The new town of Puerto Del Carmen offers a fantastic variety of both Daytime and Night-time activities to suit people of all ages and nationalities. For those who love early mornings and daytime activities or just basking in the sun this is the most perfect resort. Its main beach Playa Grande is the largest on the island and faces a long strip which hosts a huge variety of restaurants, shops and bars. For those of you that prefer the nightlife Puerto del Carmen is definitely the resort for you. With its multitude of restaurants, pubs and disco bars there is something for everybody. For the younger and more energetic there is the main centre of nightlife called Centro Atlantico where you will find many bars, discos and live music venues playing the latest sounds. The old town of Puerto Del Carmen is a picturesque fishing port containing a wide variety of fabulous restaurants. Here you can eat anything from a traditional Canarian dish, Italian pasta or pizza to Irish or English breakfast. This is definitely a must for those who love fine foods in wonderful surroundings.

Region - Lanzarote.
Country - Canary Islands.
Capital City - Madrid (Mainland), Arrecife (Lanzarote).
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted.
Time Difference - GMT.
Flight Time UK - Approximatley 4 Hours.
Puerto Del Carmen Airport - ACE.
Distance from Puerto Del Carmen Airport - 3 Miles, Approx 15 Minutes.
Taxi Fare from Puerto Del Carmen Airport - £26.40 One Way, £51.60 Return.

Driving in Canary Islands - In Puerto Del Carmen you drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required.
bb In Puerto Del Carmen it is 220v, adapter required.
Canary Islands International Dialing Code - 00 34 928.
Puerto Del Carmen Public Phones - In Puerto Del Carmen International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards .
Puerto Del Carmen Mobile Phones - Puerto Del Carmen has all major networks.

Canary Islands Emergency Numbers - In Puerto Del Carmen telephone 091 Police, 080 Fire, 061 Ambulance.
Puerto Del Carmen Health Risks - None.

Shop Opening Times in Puerto Del Carmen - Puerto Del Carmen banks open 09.00-13.30 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat. Puerto Del Carmen shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Most shops are shut in Puerto Del Carmen on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Some Puerto Del Carmen shops are open all day.

Public Holidays in Puerto Del Carmen - Puerto Del Carmen public holidays are as follows:- 2007 - Jan 1, 6, March 19, May 1, June 24, July 25, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

Puerto Del Carmen Accommodation - Puerto Del Carmen accommodation is registered and inspected by regional authorities. Puerto Del Carmen hotels are classified from one to five-star. Puerto Del Carmen hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other Puerto Del Carmen accommodation includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies and villas.

Eating Out in Puerto Del Carmen - There are well over 100 restaurants on the Avenida de Las Playas alone, with menus to suit all tastes and budgets from Fast Food, through to High class Gourmet eating. .

Food in Canary Islands - Seafood forms a major part of the cuisine of Costa Teguise and all of the Canary Islands along with number of local dishes. These include 'Gofio amasdo' (a bread substitute) and 'Papas Arrugadas' (wrinkled potatoes). In all the major tourist resorts many restaurants serve 'International' dishes, fast food is generally available along with 'British Pubs'!.

Tipping in Puerto Del Carmen - In Puerto Del Carmen a service charge is included in all menu prices. Leave small change if happy with service and small change in bars and cafes.

Puerto Del Carmen Standard of Living - Bottle of beer (330ml) - €1, mineral water (1L) - €0.90 and three course meal with drinks - €12.

What to do in Puerto Del Carmen - If sun and sea are your thing, then the 6 kilometre stretch of golden beaches in Puerto Del Carmen washed by the waters of the Atlantic should be enough to tempt you. All of the beaches fly the Blue Flag awarded by the EEC for cleanliness and lack of contamination. Many Sports are available here, both on land and in the water. There are a number of diving schools and windsurfing centres in Puerto del Carmen, if you fancy taking up one of these exhilarating sports. For the more energetic amongst you Peurto Del Carmen offers swimming, cycling and running as these are very popular, with various bike hire shops along the main beach promenade. The surrounding waters are considered to be some of the most tranquil in the Canary Islands, they are excellent for Swimming and other water sports. .

Where to Visit in Puerto Del Carmen - Peurto Del Carmen is well situated to explore the many tourist attractions in the North of Lanzarote, such as one of the longest volcanic tunnels in the world, the Cueva de los Verdes has been protecting locals for hundreds of years and more recently delighting visitors since it was opened to the public in 1964. Also Lanzarote’s famous Cactus Garden (Jardín de Cactus), based toward the north of the island in Guatiza, is one of the islands hottest attractions all year round. .

Local Festivals in Puerto Del Carmen - Carnaval — which takes place at the end of February to the Beginning of March in Peurto Del Carmen attracts many visitors from all over Europe, joining the local residents in their celebrations. The end of July signals the Fiesta de Carmen, patron saint of Puerto del Carmen. Visitors again make the population swell as folklore performances, singing and dancing fill the night until the early hours of the morning. Specially decorated fishing boats setting out to sea, to pray for good catches in the coming year, signals the end of this particular fiesta. .

Puerto Del Carmen Climate - Puerto Del Carmen and all of Lanzorote have fantastic year round holiday weather. The maximun average temerature only varies by 8°C between summer and winter. The island also has very little rain.

Tourist Information on Puerto Del Carmen
For further tourist information for Puerto Del Carmen, Arrecife and Lanzarote go to www.vista-lanzarote.com

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