Summary

Playa del Carmen is the beautiful capital of the Riviera Maya, situated in Mexico. It is a well established resort that welcomes thousands of British holidaymakers every year. Miles of stunning sandy beaches, extensive facilities for tourists and lovely weather throughout the year, Holidays in Playa del Carmen are a firm favourite for both families and couples alike. Originally a humble fishing village, Playa del Carmen has developed into one of the largest resorts on the Riviera Maya, yet has managed to retain its authentic village atmosphere. Playa del Carmen holidays now offers a laid-back and relaxed holiday resort that rivals popular Cancun. Playa del Carmen is ideally located to explore all the famous sites that the area has to offer, in particular the fascinating Mayan ruins such as Tulum and Xel-Ha. Sight seers will never be lost for something to see here and it is definitely worth remembering your camera.

Things to do

Holidaymakers visiting Playa del Carmen will be rewarded with the sight of sparkling white beaches of fine sand and gently lapping Caribbean waters. Long sweeping bays appear to stretch for miles ensuring you have a relaxing day of sunbathing in beautiful tropical surroundings. You can enjoy the abundance of rustic beach bars and restaurants that line the beach promenades, which offer fabulous coastal views. For a touch of excitement you can take advantage of the beautiful marine life here. Amazing diving can be experienced whilst on your holidays to Playa del Carmen with the world's second largest barrier reef right on its doorstep. Boasting hundreds of kilometres of pristine coral, a unique network of underground rivers and lakes and a wealth of marine life, diving is not to be missed here.

Flights and accommodation

Airlines such as First Choice, Thomson, Thomas Cook and other charter carriers operate flights to Playa del Carmen and there's a flying time of approximately 10 hours from the UK. There are fantastic package holidays to Playa del Carmen with all these tour operators, all of which can be found here at Book Cheap Holidays. Flights depart from all major UK airports such as Manchester, London Gatwick, London Heathrow and Birmingham. Hotels in Playa del Carmen are all of a very high standard and many are situated right on the beachfront. For more information on hotels in Playa del Carmen and cheap holidays to Playa del Carmen, search here at Book Cheap Holidays today.