Playa Blanca Holidays

Beaches:

The southernmost resort on the island boasts an extensive 9km coastline of sheltered beaches perfect for swimming and sunbathing. Stay close to the resort and enjoy Playa Blanca, Playa Dorada and Playa Flamingo or venture out to the stunning Papagayo beach that has been elevated to national park standards.

Atmosphere:

Although Playa Blanca holidays offer their fair share of nightlife hotspots, the overall energy of the resort is chilled out and relaxing. Visitors here are more likely to sip cocktails overlooking the marina than party until the wee hours. Soak up the summer vibes at the Marina Rubicon and stroll the Paseo Maritimo promenade at sunset.

Nature:

Playa Blanca is surrounded by fascinating natural wonders such as the Los Hervideros vertical cliffs, La Geria volcanic vineyard, the Salinas de Janubio salt flats and the Charco de los Clicos lagoon. Explore the breathtaking landscape of this unique island from your Playa Blanca base.

Fun Activities:

Keep the kids entertained with a trip to the nearby Aqualava waterpark and perhaps a spot of Dolphin watching. For the bigger kids amongst you, there’s quad biking, jet skiing and scuba diving to choose from during your Playa Blanca family holiday.

Day trips:

Playa Blanca’s location on the southern tip of Lanzarote make it the perfect place to set sail for neighbouring island Fuerteventura. It is also just a short drive to the spectacular Timanfaya National Park.

Museo Atlantico:

Experience this truly unique underwater sculpture park that combines stunning artwork with exhilarating scuba diving. The museum is made up of ten groups of sculptures by renowned artist Jason deCaires Taylor that reflect on issues such as climate change, the refugee crisis and the grip of modern technology. Don’t worry if you are a novice diver as the centre caters from beginners to certified divers.

Timanfaya National Park:

Marvel at the spectacle of 500 hectares of volcanic lava fields that looks more like a Mars landscape than a Spanish Island. Experience the heat coming from a dormant volcano, ride a camel over the vast terrain or simply be educated on the natural geography at the Mancha Blanca centre.

Cueva de los Verdes:

The Green Cave is one of the world’s longest volcanic tunnels and is part of the protected area of island. Travel through the magical natural wonder as ambience light and sound guides you.

Cesar Manrique Foundation:

Hailed as the Godfather of Lanzarote, artist Cesar Manrique is responsible for many of the island’s attractions, buildings and overall aesthetic. He convinced the tourism industry to never build anything higher than a palm tree, keeping the authentic charm. Explore his unique, glamourous home built into volcanic rock that looks like a set of a Bond movie.

Jameos Agua:

Visit this unique blend of art and nature that was conceived by the beloved Manrique. The volcanic tunnel and caverns function as an underground concert hall, restaurant and salt lake and is his crowing example of how artistic vision can harmonise with the surrounding landscape.

Tapas:

The Spanish small plate speciality is popular in Playa Blanca with many restaurants serving up popular dishes such as Spanish prawns in garlic oil, Canarian potatoes and ham croquettes.

Spanish Omelette:

Made with eggs, potatoes and onions, the Tortilla Espanola is a simple yet delicious stable of life on the island.

Paella:

You can’t visit Playa Blanca and not dig into a delicious paella. The one pan wonder of rice, seafood, meat and saffron is the taste of Spain and the resort offers a wide range of variations.

Limpets:

These black and orange native shellfish known locally as lapas, are prepared on a griddle and served with white wine and olive oil. Although they are technically an aquatic snail, limpets taste like mussels and are a very popular starter in Lanzarote.

Churros:

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a warm, sugary churro dipped in melted chocolate or hot coffee. The Spanish tend to enjoy the pastries for breakfast so don’t feel guilty if you join them.

Bus:

The No.30 bus is the perfect way to get around the entire resort and even discover places you otherwise might miss, such as the Faro Park shopping and dining area.

Rent a Car:

For access all areas on the island, car rental is the most reliable mode of transport. Rentals are reasonable and can start from as little as €15 a day.

Taxi:

For stress free transport on your nights out in Playa Blanca, opt for a local taxi with fares averaging around €20.