About Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca is a peaceful resort situated on the southern tip of Lanzarote, approximately 35 minutes from Arrecife airport. It enjoys the best weather on the island and stunning views across to the neighbouring islands of Fuerteventura and Los Lobos separated from Lanzarote by the straits of Bocaina.

Playa Blanca was originally a small fishing village and from the attractive harbour you can see the local fishermen landing their catch. From here you can also take a 35 minute ferry crossing to Fuerteventura.

A pretty seafront walk will take you the length of Playa Blanca stretching from the Pechiguera Point in the west to Los Colorades beach in the east. In fact, Playa Blanca boasts 5 golden sandy beaches and all are well away from the road so are ideal for families and children. Nearby, are also the famous idyllic beaches of Papagayo. Building is prohibited here to keep it unspoilt, but the beaches can be reached by car (although a bit bumpy) and also by sea taxi from the harbour.

The management agency for Whitebeach Holidays is Freedom Properties. Their office is located in Puerto Chico.

Banks

There are several banks available, located either near the harbour or in the village centre. Open 8.30am – 2pm, Monday to Friday.

Beaches

There are 5 sandy beaches dotted along the coastline of Playa Blanca. Playa Gorda, Playa Flamingo, Playa Blanca, Playa Dorada, Playas de Papagayos.

Bicycle Hire

Bikes can be hired in the village centre or from the parade of shops in front of the Lanzarote Park Hotel.

Carnival

The carnival takes place in Playa Blanca normally just before Easter and the procession winds its way through the village and is followed by a fiesta in the village square.

Chemist

This is situated in the centre of the village by the roundabout.

Chidren's Play Area

This is situated near the church by the village square.

Church

Opposite the village square in the Avenida de Papagayo.

Doctors

There are several private clinics. Clinica Lanzarote is situated in the parade of shops in front of the Lanzarote Park Hotel.

Fiesta

The local Fiesta is normally held during the middle of July in Playa Blanca harbour and town beach area. This may result in some noise late at night in the harbour area.

Harbour

The sea taxis depart from here to Papagayo beaches and also the ferries to Fuerteventura.

Market

There is a small market on the road to Papagayo just past the Sun Beach Apartments every Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

Petrol

There is a petrol station situated on the roundabout leading in to Playa Blanca.

Police

The police station is situated on the left hand side of the main road leading down to the town beach roundabout.

Post Office

Situated on the first side street to your left coming from the church to the town beach roundabout.

Sports and Activities

Dive College Lanzarote is an international PADI dive center, the only beach situated dive school in Playa Blanca. They offer dive introductions for people who have never dived and all PADI dive courses as well as guided boat and shore dives to various sites. They also offer a pick-up service.

For more information, visit www.scubalanzarote.co.uk

Taxis

The main taxi rank is near the village beach roundabout. There are further ranks in the harbour, Timanfaya Palace Hotel and near Los Claveles at Montaña Roja. Also don't forget that Whitebeach Holidays would be pleased to reserve your taxi for your return trip to the airport.

Telephones

There are numerous public telephone boxes around the resort.

Tourist Information

There is a small office in the harbour in the ferry terminal.

Villas and apartments

We have a wide selection of accommodation for holiday let in Lanzarote, from apartments for holiday with a loved to one to luxury villas with private pools. Click for our Lanzarote villas and apartments selection.

Walks

There is a stunning coastal walk leading from the lighthouse (Pechiguera Point) to the beaches at Papagayo. There is also a pathway leading up the side of Montaña Roja overlooking the village of Playa Blanca that offers panoramic views over the islands of Fuerteventura and Los Lobos and towards the Timanfaya National Park.