Playa Blanca Tours and Activities

Playa Blanca featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach
Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views
Playa Blanca featuring a coastal town, a statue or sculpture and rugged coastline
Playa Blanca which includes a house and a park


Relax on a quiet beach, enjoy high-end shopping at a picturesque marina or savour a low-key nightlife in this onetime fishing village, now a sophisticated resort.

Playa Blanca is a former fishing village that now offers a laidback experience of sophisticated resort living. Enjoy pristine beaches, gourmet restaurants, pretty marinas and an invigorating lifestyle that leaves you feeling recharged.

The surroundings of Playa Blanca are characteristically barren, with grey volcanic plains stretching away from the nearby Mount Roja (Red Mountain). Note the contrasts between this bare landscape and the exotic architecture of the town.

The resort is primarily a beach town. Its pristine white sands have earned the name Playa Blanca (White Beach). Join summer crowds and find a spot on the beach to relax, tan, swim or try windsurfing. If you would prefer a quieter experience, choose Playa Dorada or Playa Flamingo’s on either side of Playa Blanca.

Head to Marina Rubicon in the eastern end of the village for high-end shopping. Have a meal at a restaurant here and enjoy a gorgeous view of the yacht moorings while you dine. Visit on Wednesday or Saturday mornings to browse artisanal goods at a craft market.

East of Marina Rubicon, get a sense of the history of the district at Castillo de las Coloradas. This circular battlement was strategically located on the coast to defend against pirates in the 18th century.

In the evenings, find international cuisine along the main beach promenade and toward the centre of town. Even with its quiet character, Playa Blanca still offers a buzzing nightlife which begins after midnight and continues until the sun rises. Sing at karaoke bars or dance at nightclubs in the major party districts, Centro Comercial Papagayo and Centro Comercial Punta Limones.

Find Playa Blanca on Lanzarote's southern coast, in the Yaiza municipality. The beach is a 40-minute drive from Lanzarote's international airport and is served by bus routes. Alternatively, get there from the neighboring island of Fuerteventura, a 20-minute ferry ride away. Outside town, take an adventure to the unspoiled beaches along the Papagayo coast.

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Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort & Spa

Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
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THB Tropical Island Aparthotel

THB Tropical Island Aparthotel

4 out of 5
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Hotel THB Royal

Hotel THB Royal

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Caybeach Sun

Caybeach Sun

3 out of 5
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Grupotel Flamingo Beach

Grupotel Flamingo Beach

3.5 out of 5
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Ona Las Brisas

Ona Las Brisas

4 out of 5
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MYND Yaiza

MYND Yaiza

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H10 Lanzarote Princess

H10 Lanzarote Princess

4 out of 5
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Barcelo Playa Blanca

Barcelo Playa Blanca

4 out of 5
Avenida Papagayo N26, Yaiza, Lanzarote, Las Palmas
Barcelo Playa Blanca
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