Holidays In Playa Blanca

The Canary Island of Lanzarote is a popular destination for tourists and home to a number of holiday resorts. But only Playa Blanca, which is situated at the far southern end of the island, can boast great weather all year round thanks to its great microclimate, as well as some of the best beaches on Lanzarote.

Playa Blanca was developed long after its resort rivals to the north. And until as recently as the 1980?s was still just a small fishing port and ferry harbour. From where boasts crossed the Bocaina Straits to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura. However its twin natural advantages of great weather and excellent beaches made it an obvious spot for tourist development. And throughout the 1990?s work commenced and a swathe of new hotels and villa developments were created.

Geographically Playa Blanca is basically made up of three small bays set within one much larger cove – providing plenty of shelter from the wind. And visitors can enjoy a stroll along the seafront from one end of the resort to the other. Thanks to the fact that it is united by a promenade that runs from the Faro de Pechuguera lighthouse through to the outer reaches of Papagayo.

Holiday villas in Playa Blanca have become increasingly popular every year with tourists and independent travellers seeking good value rental accommodation on the island. Especially during the winter months when the weather here is better than on the rest of the island. Many of the winter visitors tend to stay for longer periods or even the entire winter as well as short breaks.

Holiday villas in Playa Blanca also offer great value for money in relation to comparable rental properties in other resorts. And also come equipped with plenty of luxury extras such as hot tubs, satellite TV?s and high speed internet connections.

For guests who are able to tear themselves way from the pool the resort is home to some spectacular stretches of sand. Such as Playa Dorada, Playa Flamingo and the small town beach of Playa Blanca – from which this destination takes its name. And the breathtaking coves and bays of Papagayo – regarded as one of the best beaches in the Canaries – are just a fifteen minute stroll away. There?s a great selection of restaurants for visitors and Playa Blanca is also ideally located for anyone keen to visit Lanzarote?s number one tourist attraction of the Timanfaya Volcano Park. As this is just a fifteen minute drive.

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