FROM THE AIRPORT:
A taxi from Arrecife airport in Lanzarote to Puerto del Carmen is approximately 15-18 Euros (about 15 min.)
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LANZAROTE:
Lying in a sub tropical location just off the coast of West Africa, Lanzarote is really the perfect place to find fabulous sunshine in dramatic settings. Volcanic activity over thousands of years has produced unusual sights similar to a lunar landscape, such as the green lagoon of El Golfo. Fire mountain in Timanfaya National park is another amazing phenomenon, where if a stick is pushed into the ground it will catch fire immediately due to the heat in the ground. Despite its mass of volcanic rocks Lanzarote is by no means barren. Some of the volcanic soils are very fertile and the island has its own 'wine region' from which the delicious Malvasia wine is produced. In the north of the island you will find Cueva de los verdes (the green caves) which are lava tunnels produced by volcanic eruptions. They are one of the longest in the world, stretching 7 km below the sea and visitors to the caves can walk 1.5 km down into them.
PUERTO DEL CARMEN:
Situated on the South Coast this is the liveliest and most popular resort on the island. It has developed along side a long curve of gently sloping fine dark sand, which stretches to the attractive beach areas of Playa de los Pocillos and Matagorda, it very rarely feels the pressure of being overcrowded. Puerto del Carmen is particulary well equipped with marine activities, including scuba diving, deep sea fishing and windsurfing. The coastel promenade houses endless bars, restaurants, shops and some discos. The finest fish restaurants can be found in the 'Old Town', which centers on a small fishing harbour.