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Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca is a resort found on the southern tip of Lanzarote. In recent years, Playa Blanca has become an exclusive attraction for families and couples seeking a 'quieter' holiday, in comparison to the more livelier resort of Puerte Del Carmen, which is around 45K away. Playa Blanca is generally less windier than the rest of the island, due to it's Southern location of the island.
Get in
The LZ2, a main motorway, links the resort to the Island's International Airport in Arriceife.
Get around
Electrobikes are ideal if you don't fancy a push bike. Google 'electrobikes lanzarote'
See
Playa Blanca is also home to the beautiful 'Papagayo Beaches', which are secluded beaches known for their outstanding natural beauty.
Playa Blanca is situated at the southernmost tip of the island, and seems to have its own unique weather, away from the rest of island. Flanked by the Femes mountains on one side... and with Montana Roja imposing at the other side, it is sheltered from some of the higher winds, and also claims the highest temperatures on the island. With beautiful white sandy beaches framing the town, edging round to Papagayo (a series of coves with shallow clear waters), it's also an ideal place to bring the children. With all the variety of tourist shops that you would expect, there are many bars offering low-key entertainment throughout the evening. It's a little quieter than other resorts in Lanzarote, which suits the visitor seeking a more laid back holiday experience.
The most recent development is the Marina Rubicon. A development of designer shops, and restaurants in beautiful surroundings, positioned right next to the beautiful Marina. take a stroll, and see some of the most spectacular yachts. The promenade in Playa Blanca is host to many top quality cafes and restaurants, where you can sit back and sample either the local or international menu on offer. The view across to Fuerteventura is beautiful, and at night you can see Corralejo's lights twinkling back at you, whilst listening to the waves lapping at the shore. (Text taken with permission from Canary Nightlife)
Do
See the Timanfaya natural park.
Hire an Electrobike.
Buy
A holiday home there, if you possibly can.
Eat
Seafood, especially the local prawns.
Drink
Often, the climate is very warm and dehydration is a hazard. For a good crack the Irish Anvil in Punta Limones is hard to beat. They also do an excellent breakfast
There are many bars in Playa Blanca which offer sports viewing, kakraoke, live entertainment... and much much more. Put a search for Canary Nightlife into your search engine for comprehensive directories, reviews and photographs too.
Sleep
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Get out
Surrounding Playa Blanca is the Timanfiya National Park
It is also possible to catch a ferry to the neighbouring Island of Feutreventura, the trip taking around 1/2 hour.
There are two ferries. Fred Olsen is the quickest but more expensive. Armas is cheaper, and though I haven't used it. I suspect may be the more pleasant voyage. Certainly not worth taking a hire car over for a day on...
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Hotels in Playa Blanca
 | Gran Melia Volcán Lanzarote  |
Score 7.975 from 10 reviews | | Urbanización Castillo del Águila, Playa Blanca |  |
| In Gran Meliá Volcán Spa, you can enjoy the use of the Jacuzzi with sub-aquatic jetsand a waterbubble bed. As an extra to these aquatic delights, you can use the Turkish Bath and Scottish Shower with water jets of different temperatures and preassures. ... more | | |
 | Apartamentos Elena  |
Score 8.125 from 34 reviews | | Nicaragua 3 | |
| The Elena Apartments are in two blocks which are separated by a quiet road. The long, lovely beach is nearby, as well as the bus stop.
On the complex there is a swimming pool surrounded by a sun terrace as well as a separate pool for children and a snack-bar.
Internet and safety deposit box available at reception. ... more | | |
 | Apartahotel Sun Royal  |
Score 7.825 from 56 reviews | | Calle Janubio S/N. | |
| Apartahotel Sun Royal is 600 metres from the beach, in Lanzarote’s Playa Blanca resort. It has an outdoor pool and pretty gardens, with free public parking nearby.
The complex offers spacious, bright apartments with full kitchens. There is a sun terrace, a tennis court and a children’s area.
The Sun Royal also has a restaurant, serving international and local food. There is a 24-hour reception, with currency exchange and car rental service.
The aparthotel is a short walk from the Marina Rubicon Shopping Centre, and the centre of Playa Blanca.
This quiet resort has many bars and restaurants, and wonderful views across the sea to Fuerteventura. ... more | | |
 | Los Rosales |
Score 7.725 from 2 reviews | | Cesar Manrique, s/n | |
| Use of the in-room safe and TV is available for a surcharge. ... more | | |
 | THB Flora Aparthotel |
Score 7.925 from 32 reviews | | Reina Sofia 25 | |
| An attractive holiday resort located in a peaceful area within very close proximity of the sea and the Puerto del Carmen shopping centre.
There are leafy gardens that surround the apartments, where you will find 2 splendid swimming pools with a terrace, bar, nursery and children’s playground.
In addition, to keep you entertained, there are billiards, table-tennis, a games room, fiestas, dances and a wide entertainment programme for both adults and children making this a great option for all the family.
The comfortable accommodation comprises of 1 or 2 bedroom apartments most of which have sea views.
The airport is just a short drive away.
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6 hours |
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Sail on the Mediterranean Sea along the White Coast aboard a luxurious catamaran. Choose to spend the day however you please. Take a swim in the clear blue waters, or laze in the sun on the decks. Bring along your Scuba gear if you fancy a dive. The day is yours to spend how you wish. Your day includes a delicious lunch aboard the boat and the chance to sample the famous alcoholic specialty of Spain - sangria (wine, coca cola and fruits).
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| Scenic Flight of Bilbao and The Basque Coast |
2 hours 45 minutes |
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You will be collected from your hotel and transferred privately to the old airport Terminal of Bilbao in Sondika. You will be there 45 minutes prior to take off to receive a briefing of the aircraft and the technical data.
Your aircraft will be a modern light aircraft, and with permission from the control tower, you will take off and begin your scenic flight at a height of 300 meters.
Admire from high above the great city of Bilbao, with the Guggenheim Museum, the river of Bilbao, the old and modern areas of the city, the surrounding valleys, mountains and wild coastline of the Basque Country with the typical fishermen villages and all of the natural areas that form this unique region.
At the end of your one hour scenic flight, you will be transferred directly back to your hotel.
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| City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Tour of Granada |
24 hours |
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With great views from the top of the bus, strategically placed stops and an interesting commentary, this truly is the best way to see the sights of Granada.
You can hop on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are two routes which are inter-connected. The Monumental Tour Route has 10 stops and the Romantica Tour Route has 5 stops. The routes takes approximately 80 minutes to complete. The buses departs every 20 minutes from each stop. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use.
The city of Granada has been shaped by the hills, where the old districts in the Albaicin and the Alhambra were founded, brimming with steep, narrow streets, beautiful nooks and crannies, and marvelous landscapes. The new part of the city is situated on the plain, crisscrossed by the large arteries of Gran Via de Colon and Calle de los Reyes Catolicos, and where the busy streets around the Cathedral are found.
Main highlights include the Cathedral, Acera de Darro, Alhambra, Palaco de Congresos and the Museo Federico G'Lorca.
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