Playa Blanca Holidays

Playa Blanca is situated on the southern shores of Lanzarote around thirty minutes drive from the airport, this resort is a firm favourite with British holidaymakers looking for a relaxing break in the sun. You can enjoy holidays to Playa Blanca all year round as temperatures in the winter are usually between 22º & 24ºc and can reach 30ºc+ in the summer.

The three beaches in Playa Blanca, which literally translates to “white beach” are what attracts most tourists with beautiful sand lapped by crystal clear water they stretch around 9kms along the coastline, the Playa Blanca beach in the centre of the resort has a Blue Flag award. All of the beaches are sheltered and make for a great place to enjoy the sunshine or to take a dip in the warm waters. Water sports are widely available on the beaches and the Playa Dorada and Playa Flamingo beaches are just a few minutes' walk from the resort centre.

Good food in Playa Blanca

There are some excellent restaurants to sample in Playa Blanca. Casa Pedro and Brisa Marina are very popular and come highly recommended; however there is a wide choice that will suit all tastes and budgets and many offer sea views. Restaurants will serve local specialities such as the catch of the day as well as international favourites.

The beautiful harbour and marina area offers a good selection of seafood restaurants and bars from which you can watch the fisherman bring back the catch of the day. The traditional fishing boats and buildings surrounding the harbour takes you back to when the resort was just a small fishing village. Playa Blanca has plenty of shops and supermarkets from where you can do some souvenir shopping or buy a gift for loved ones at home.

With all kinds of restaurants, shops and bars along the Playa Blanca boardwalk and beautiful sandy beaches to chill out on, Playa Blanca holidays are suitable for families and couples that desire a laid back, relaxing holiday.

Excursions from Playa Blanca include boat trips to Papagayo, a beautiful national park area with a series of small sheltered bays separated by high cliffs. The ferry from Playa Blanca to Fuerteventura is also a popular trip where you can enjoy shopping or seeing the island of Fuerteventura.

Couples and families love Playa Blanca holidays and with its beautiful beaches and relaxing way of life it is easy to see why. Have a browse around our site or give one of our friendly team a call on 0191 391 0160 today to find a bargain holiday just for you.

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