Holiday in Playa Blanca

About Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca is the sunniest and quietest holiday resort in Lanzarote and is located at the sheltered southern tip of the island, where the mild climate, low rainfall, and lack of trade wind clouds provide nearly perfect holiday conditions. For German travelers who want to combine beach, tranquility, and the unique volcanic landscape of Lanzarote, Playa Blanca is the ideal base. The absolute highlight is the Playas de Papagayo - a chain of six small natural beaches hidden in golden coves between dramatic volcanic cliffs. The water shimmers in all shades from emerald to turquoise, the sand is fine and golden, and the seclusion gives you the feeling of having discovered a Caribbean secret. The beaches are located in the Los Ajaches Natural Park and can be reached via a gravel path or on foot - the small effort is rewarded with some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. The town of Playa Blanca itself is pleasantly manageable. The promenade connects the old town center with the elegant Marina Rubicón, a modern marina with upscale restaurants, boutiques, and a weekly market. The main beach, Playa Flamingo, offers fine white sand and calm waters, ideal for families. From the promenade, you can look across the narrow strait to the neighboring island of Fuerteventura, which appears almost within reach on clear days. Lanzarote's unique volcanic landscape, shaped by the visionary artist César Manrique, can be excellently explored from Playa Blanca. The Timanfaya National Park with its still-active volcanoes, the Jameos del Agua, and the Cueva de los Verdes are world-class attractions. From Germany, it takes about four and a half hours to fly to Lanzarote, and Playa Blanca is 35 minutes from the airport. Prices are more moderate than in Tenerife or Gran Canaria, and the island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.