Playa Blanca is one of the most popular resorts for a front line holiday rental in Lanzarote.

Front line villas with sea views are the most popular type of accommodation in Playa Blanca.

In Playa Blanca being right on the sea means you can walk along the promenade that runs the full length of town. Sunset strolls, not having to drive and easy access to the best bars and restaurants are all found adjacent to the promenade.

Holiday accommodation in Playa Blanca, on average, is of a higher quality than other touristic locations on the island. There are numerous top level hotels, lots of great villas and apartments to suit all budgets.

One of the most popular places to stay in Playa Blanca is Club Puerto Chico. This lovely complex on the seafront has a good range if different sized accommodation. At the centre of Club Puerto Chico is a well sized communal pool surrounded by apartments and villas. From most rental properties on Club Puerto Chico amazing views to the sea and Fuerteventura in the distance.

Playa Flamingo beach is just a few minutes walk away. Very nearby are shops, bars, restaurants and the port.

The town of Playa Blanca is located on the southern tip of Lanzarote at a thirty minute from Arrecife airport. Originally a fishing village it has grown into one of Lanzarote’s most popular holiday destinations.

Lots of visitors fall in love with Playa Blanca and return year after year. The feeling the town gives is relaxing, open and clean.

The best beaches in Playa Blanca are Playa Flamingo, Playa Dorada and the truly spectacular beaches of Papagayo.
Playa Flamingo and Playa Dorada are very safe beaches. Behind the beaches are promenades and a wide selection of places to find food and drinks for great lunches and meals.
At the Eastern edge of Playa Blanca are the series of white sand beaches and coves called Papagayo. This are a must see with clear blue sea, great snorkelling and sheltered white sandy beaches.

Layout and Facilities of Playa Blanca

At you arrive to Playa Blanca along the main road you are in the middle of town.
Turn right at the second roundabout will take you to the port, Club Puerto Chico, Playa Flamingo beach, the aqua park and on to the lighthouse lots of other holiday accommodation and finally Faro Park.
Carry straight on as you enter the town and you are in the town centre with lots of shops, bars, restaurants and everything you would expect in a town centre. Following the road around to the left you enter into the Eastern side of Playa Blanca Along the coast there is Playa Dorada beach, the Rubicon marina with water front shops and restaurants. Continuing East are some high quality hotels and finally just outside Playa Blanca the Papagayo beaches.

Playa Blanca is great to spend a holiday for everyone, in particular the town attracts families and more elderly visitors.

Exploring Lanzarote from Playa Blanca is easily done. Book a hire car of coach tour and you can see the local attractions of El Golfo, Timanfaya National Park, The Green Lagoon, Los Hervidores and much more. Lanzarote is a small island with amazing diversity. Seeing other parts of the island is very rewarding and well worth the effort.

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