Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote is the epicentre of the volcanic islands highlife. Here you will find Lanzarotes greatest concentration of bars, restaurants and nightlife. Due to its year round sun, Puerto Del Carmen restaurants and bars are always a hive of activity, whatever the season. It is at night that Puerto Del Carmen really comes into its own, with an endless array of bars, pubs and clubs to suit all tastes. Those looking for a quieter Puerto del Carmen holiday will find a visit to the traditional Old Town relaxing and interesting. This attractive, old fishing village area is more peaceful and offers a number of excellent harbour-side restaurants. The water here is much calmer than in a lot of the other Canary Island resorts, which makes it much warmer to swim, especially in the shallower areas. A Puerto Del Carmen hotel is the perfect choice for those who want to squeeze plenty of entertainment out of their holiday, whatever the time of day. In fact, Puerto del Carmen hotels and Puerta del Carmen apartments come in so many shapes and sizes that there is bound to be one just right for you. Villas in Puerto del Carmen are a popular choice for those favouring more tranquil luxury. The flagship excursion from resorts like Puerto del Carmen is to Timanfaya, otherwise known as Fire Mountain (this is a national park with its own unique flora that flourishes in the lava). On the Top of Fire Mountain, you can feel the heat emerging from the ground. The Island has also earned a reputation for jeep safaris.