Playa Blanca, Lanzarote has enjoyed a reputation as an ideal family holiday resort for many years. Situated at the southern tip of Lanzarote, it enjoys the best weather on the island. What is more, this can be enjoyed all year round, this making Playa Blanca an ideal winder holiday destination as well.
The start of many new flights from the UK since October 2009, thanks to Ryanair, Aer Lingus and Monarch, has caused a reduction in travelling costs to Lanzarote, and this helped to contribute to a 31% increase in passengers in October 2009 compared to the same month in 2008.
Playa Blanca has developed from its original fishing village roots, to become a thriving family resort, based around a the development of high quality, luxury holiday villas and apartments. There is also a wide choice of restaurants to suit all budgets.
Playa Blanca offers magnificent 360 degree views. Out to sea, there is a spectacular view of Lobos and Fuerteventura, the two neighbouring islands. In the other direction, the mountains of Femes and Timanfaya provide a spectacular backdrop to this beautiful resort.
Playa Blanca also has some of the best beaches on Lanzarote, from Costa del Papagayo at the northern end of Playa Blanca, Playa Dorada (close to Marina Rubicon with its designer yachts and boats), the smaller Town Beach, and then Playa Flamingo to the south of the resort. In between, there is also the port of Playa Blanca, where ferries travel to and from Fuerteventura.
Many consider that the best way to enjoy a family holiday in Playa Blanca is at one of the luxury villas that have been built around the town. These range in size from 2 bedroomed, semi-detached villas that are close to the centre, to much larger 4 to 5 bedroomed properties with games rooms and hot tub/jacuzzis. Some of these developments can be seen ranging up the sides on Montana Roja, as you travel south from the town towards the lighthouse and Faro Park which marks the southernmost tip of the resort. Many villas in this area enjoy stunning views of the Bocaina Straits, as well as the neighbouring islands of Fuerteventura and Lobos.
Lanzarote specialist villa agencies will often tend to be more knowledgeable than the more international villa advertising sites that frequently top the Google listings. Look a little further down the lists, and you will see several of the better known Lanzarote specialist sites. They will always be ready to help with advice about locations, the need for a car, local attractions, and so on, as well as also often knowing a lot about the individual properties themselves.
What more could you want from a family holiday resort? Try booking a villa in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, when you plan your next family holiday.
Miles Couchman is Editor and Owner of All Things Lanzarote, a travel information site dedicated to the island of Lanzarote. The site includes a big section on villas in Playa Blanca Lanzarote, that are available for holiday rental, including many in Playa Blanca, as well as a great range of hotels in Lanzarote.
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