Playa Blanca – Lanzarote´s Hot Spot
Even on a small island such as Lanzarote there can be big variations in climate and temperature. A factor that becomes far more pronounced in the winter months when the choice of resort can make the difference between retuning home with a deep tan instead of a healthy glow.
Lanzarote measures just 58km long by 35km wide. But there can be a world of difference in weather conditions in-between the most northern resort of Costa Teguise and the islands newest destination, Playa Blanca, which is located down at the southern tip.
As a result of this location Playa Blanca enjoys the best of the weather all year round. A fact not lost on developers and hotel groups who have poured money into this former fishing village. Which now boasts the best selection of hotels in Lanzarote. Along with a wide and varied selection of up market holiday villas in Playa Blanca.
Playa Blanca basically comprises three small coves, set within one larger sheltered bay. And has grown rapidly from the small fishing village which still lies at its heart. Extending from the beautiful beaches at Papagayo in the east through to the lighthouse at Faro de Pechiguera in the west.
Just across the Bocaina Strait sits the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura. Creating an atmospheric spectacle at night as the lights there shimmer across the water. During the day tourists hop between the two islands aboard ferries that dock and depart from the port area close to the centre of Playa Blanca.
The resort still revolves around the original fishing village, which is home to the small but attractive town beach – Playa Blanca – from which the town takes its name. As well as the bulk of the bars, restaurants and shops. To the east of the centre is the neighbouring beach of Playa Dorada – and to the west Playa Flamingo. With all three of these bays united by a sea front promenade that runs from one end of the resort to the other.
Just beyond Playa Dorada – in the direction of Papagayo – is the relatively new Marina Rubicon. Which plays host to luxury yachts, up market shops, good quality bars and restaurants (such as Lanzarote´s very own branch of the Café Del Mar chain) and a twice-weekly market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
During the day, life in the resort revolves around the beaches. And a visit to the natural coves and bays at nearby Papagayo is an absolute must. Whilst as night falls the focus shifts back to the town centre – with the accent more on relaxed sea front dining than wild nightlife.
