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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
 | Apartamentos Floresta  |
Score 9.5 from 1 reviews | | Mercurio, 2 |  |
| Large, 33 x 23 m swimming pool with salt water and heated during winter. ... more | | |
 | Apartamentos Hesperia Bristol Playa |
Score 7.425 from 125 reviews | | Urbanización Lago de Bristol, 1 | |
| There is a Pool Bar, La Palapa, opened from 12:30 to 18:00 (subject to occupancy) where you can have light meals, sandwiches, etc...
From 20:00 to 00:00 (subject to occupancy) you can enjoy our Bar Saloon, a pub offering a selection of beverages.
The restaurant for breakfast is opens everyday from 08:00 to 10:30 (breakfast buffet). ... more | | |
 | Villas Callao Negro  |
Score 9 from 3 reviews | | Callao Negro | |
| The beaches and landscapes, together with the Centres of Art, Culture and Tourism belonging to the Insular Chapter, are the most outstanding tourist attractions. Created in the main by the universal artist César Manrique, they take advantage of the natural cultivations of the island and are authentic works of art. ... more | | |
 | Iberostar Papagayo  |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | Princesa de Ico, 2 | |
| Our accommodation offers contemporary and well equipped rooms. Most of them with sea views. ... more | | |
 | Villas Chemas |
Score 8.125 from 1 reviews | | Avda. de Fuerteventura-C/Gomera | |
| The villas have 3 bedrooms each. Cleaning and change of towels is every 4 days. Bed linen is changed every 8 days. ... more | | |
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| Day Tour to Mount Teide |
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Your adventure will begin with the ascent to the magnificent Canadas del Teide National Park, a route that will pass through the village of Chio.
The tour will then pass Chinyero volcano, which last erupted in 1909. In addition, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful views out over the Pico Viejo and across the amazing, far-reaching plains of Ucanca.
At this point, you will have the opportunity to photograph the impressive Roques de Garcia, and to visit the state-run Roca hotel. Little by little, the base of the Teide, the highest peak on Spanish soils at a height of 2.3 miles (3,718 meters), will be reached and you can admire the spectacular forms and the orography of the volcanic terrain, which can be found in such abundance on the prized Canary Islands.
It is also possible to observe the eastern caldera, the Montana Blanca, and of course, the Piedra Pomez.
There will be free time for lunch or a picnic (optional) in a restaurant typical of the area.
The return descent will be made via Vilaflor, considered the oldest village in Spain, with its outstanding water filled chambers, and the municipality of Arona.
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Palafolls' Marineland, located between the Costa Brava and the Maresme coast, combines a Dolphinarium with a Marine Zoo and an Aquatic Park. That's two parks in one, great for the whole family! The marine zoo section includes a Dolphinarium, which has been one of the most successful in Europe at breeding these wonderful creatures. There are regular dolphin and sea lion shows, as well as others featuring free-flying parrots and birds of prey. In addition, there are several collections of underwater creatures indigenous to the Catalan area. In the water park there are a wide range of swimming pools and water slides, including the rather scary-sounding Black Hole and Kamikaze. For the smaller kiddies, there's a special Children's Water Park. There are also plenty of open green spaces to relax in. So whether you want to splash around yourself or just leave that to the dolphins, the park is well worth a visit.
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| Flamenco Art at Torres Bermejas |
4 hours |
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Boasting the launch of some of the greatest names in Flamenco singing and dancing, Torres Bermejas is a Madrid legend. You will be entertained by internationally-known artists and a Flamenco group made up of more than 20 people, all of whom will make your visit a night to remember.
In Torres Bermejas, unique in Madrid for its beauty and whose decoration is a reproduction of the Alhambra in Granada, you can take in the best live Flamenco show and enjoy quality and service of traditional cooking.
You can choose to have just one drink, or why not go for the dinner option. A typical meal is as follows:
"Torres Bermejas degustation dinner": Sherry glass, welcome drink - Castillian soup or Andalucian gazpacho - A degustation with Spanish omelet, Valencia paella, Rioja veal, Alicante fish - custard or flan - coffee and Cava (Spanish champagne), wine or sangria and mineral water.
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