Lanzarote is a year round holiday destination, thanks to the fact that the island is located off the coast of Africa.  And as a result prices here aren’t hiked up during the summer months as is the case in the Balearics and along the Costas.  So ensuring that Lanzarote villas and apartments represent great value for money for anyone seeking to swap the uncertainty of the British summer for sure-fire sunshine and temperatures in the high 20´s.

British holidaymakers have been flocking to the fourth largest Canary Island ever since package holidays first took off here in the 1970s.  And today many arrivals from the UK choose to book their own accommodation direct online with the owners.  So cutting tour operators and travel companies out of the equation altogether.  Attracted by great weather, high standards of accommodation and a plethora of wonderful beaches.

Villas in Playa Blanca are perennially popular, as this fast growing resort located at the southern end of the island enjoys some of the best weather – whilst also boasting an incredible array of beaches.  Most notably the all natural set of coves at Papagayo, which are located just fifteen minutes walk from the resort centre.

Puerto del Carmen remains the engine room of the island’s tourist industry though and there are loads of good value options here for anyone looking for a place to stay.  The resort is home to a large number of apartment complexes offering studio accommodation from as little as €180 per week.  Whilst there are many excellent villas in Puerto del Carmen for tourists to choose from too.  Particularly in and around the Los Mojones and Risco Prieto areas.

Wherever visitors choose to stay they will find that this fascnating island offers much more than just sunshine and beaches alone.  There are seven centres of culture and tourism to visit, all created by the ubiquitous artist César Manrique, who was born in the island capital of Arrecife in 1919.  As well as a host of anural wonders such as the Timanfaya Volcano Park, the Valley of 1000 Palms and the green lagoon at El Golfo.

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Playa Blanca means white beach and the resort is named after the small stretch of sand which is still located in its centre.  With the destination growing up around this area during the 1990´s into the modern and bustling town of today.

Much of Playa Blanca´s attraction can be attributed to its great weather, as it tends to be warmer here than in other parts of the island to the north.  Especially during the winter months, making it a real draw for sun seekers from Northern Europe, the islands major market for tourism.  Playa Blanca is also home to a fine selection of places to stay – with plenty of four star hotels arrayed along the shoreline.  Such as the Timanafya Palace and the Princess Yaiza.

There are also plenty of good quality holiday villas in Playa Blanca for rent for those who prefer the privacy of self catering accommodation.  Most of which boast private pools along with other luxuries such as Jacuzzis and saunas.  Expect to pay upwards of €450 per week for these sort of Playa Blanca holiday villas.  And more during the peak holiday seasons.

Playa Blanca was developed after the other resorts on the island and as a result has a more modern feel.  Boasting plenty of up to date facilities and amenities.  Development here was really topped off by the creation of the Rubicon Marina, only the second luxury sports marina on the island which opened in 2003.  Creating an instant impact as it plays host to a wide selection of upmarket shops along with plenty of restaurants and a weekly market.  Making it an ideal place to enjoy a stroll or a meal out.

Beaches are high on the list of reasons why people return to Playa Blanca year after year.  There are three main beaches within the resort in the shape of Playa  Flamingo, Playa Dorada and Playa Blanca.  Whilst a twenty minutes stroll from the town centre lie the unique coves of Papagayo.  Which are basically five interlinked beaches, all with great views across to the next door island of Fuerteventura.

Tourists wishing to explore this other Canary Island can simply jump onto one of the ferries that cross the Bocaina Straits throughout the day.

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Tourists have been enjoying holidays in Lanzarote for over forty years – ever since the island’s first hotel, the Los Fariones, opened its doors in the late 1960´s.  But the small fishing village of Playa Blanca (named after the white beach which still lies at its heart) remained untouched by tourism for decades.  Whilst resort rivals sprung up to the north.

In part this can be contributed to the fact that the island is subject to strict planning laws which carefully control development on Lanzarote.  But by the late 1980´s the villages twin attributes of great beaches and fantastic weather could be ignored by developers no longer and construction on a series of hotels and luxury villas continued.  Creating the bustling resort of Playa Blanca today.

Seen from above by tourists as they arrive by air Playa Blanca is made up of three small bays set within one much larger cove.  A topography that grants the resort plenty of protection form the Trade Winds that buffet the rest of the island from March through until August.  With each bay boasting an attractive beach at its core.

But the real sandy star is located around fifteen minutes walk from the centre of Playa Blanca.  As the set of coves at Papagayo (or parrot in Spanish) are completely natural and unspoiled and are a real beach lover’s paradise.  With visitors able to hop between different beaches with ease. 

Accommodation in the resort is of high standard – with those seeking a self catering break able to choose from a wide selection of apartments and villas in Playa Blanca.  At reasonable prices too – with a standard two bedroom villa with pool costing from around €400 per week.

There are also plenty of good quality Playa Blanca hotels to choose from too.  The most luxurious of which is the five star Gran Melia Volcan, which is located close to the exciting Rubicon Marina Development.  Home to a number of upmarket shops and Lanzarote´s branch of the famous Café del Mar.

Should tourists be able to tear themselves away from the beaches or the pool the islands number one tourist attraction, the Timanfaya National Park, is also just a short ten minute drive away.

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Lanzarote is the fourth largest of these islands and home to three main holiday destinations, the fastest growing of which is Playa Blanca which is located right at the southern tip of the island.  Just across the Bocaina Straits from near neighbour Fuerteventura.

Until the 1980´s Playa Blanca (or white beach in Spanish) really was the sort of quaint little fishing village that travel brochure writers love to eulogise.  But over the last decade it has rapidly expanded and is now the fastest growing resort on Lanzarote. 

Its rise in popularity can largely be attributed to climate – as Playa Blanca tends to enjoy the best weather in Lanzarote.  Especially during the winter months when more northerly resorts such as Costa Teguise can be shrouded in cloud and a good few degrees cooler.  Despite only being 40km or so away.

Playa Blanca´s other important natural attribute are the resorts great beaches – a major plus point for most holidaymakers.  As within the town itself tourists can enjoy three superb stretches of sand at Playa Flamingo, Playa Dorada and Playa Blanca (the small central beach from which the resort takes its name).

The real jewel in the crow though are the bays and coves of nearby Papagayo – widely regarded as one of the best beach spots in the whole of the Canaries.  Where visitors can enjoy totally unspoiled sands and great views across to Fuerteventura.

There’s a wide assortment of accommodation options for tourists too.  With a good selection of hotels in Playa Blanca available – most of which enjoy a frontline position and immediate access to the seafront promenade that unites the resort.

Those how prefer self catering accommodation will find there are also hundreds of apartments and villas in Playa Blanca available for rent.  At very reasonable rates too – especially by comparison with other Spanish holiday island destinations such as the Balearics.

Playa Blanca is also just a short drive away from Lanzarote´s hottest tourist attraction, the Timanfaya National Park – or Montañas del Fuego.  Home to hundreds of now dormant volcanoes and fields of twisted lava.  All created by huge eruptions in the 18th century.  And an absolute must see for any visitor to the island.

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Lanzarote is one of the seven Spanish owned Canary Islands and is located on the same line of longitude as parts of Mexico and Florida.  Just four hours flying time from the UK.  Making it one of the most popular winter sun destinations with British tourists.

This popularity has been boosted further recently by the creation of new flights to Lanzarote from leading low cost operators such as Ryanair.  Who started running 30 plus new services to the island in October, with prices starting from as little as £9.99 one way.

Holiday accommodation in Lanzarote is also very reasonably priced.  With apartments available from as little as £160 per week.  And holiday villas in Lanzarote with private pools priced from £350 for a weeks stay.

The bulk of the best accommodation is located in the two main resorts of Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca.  Both of which make an ideal base for a relaxing sunshine break.

Puerto del Carmen is in fact the oldest resort on Lanzarote – as well as the most popular.  Having started life forty odd years ago as a small fishing village known locally as La Tiñosa.  Today the fishing boats in the Old Town harbour have largely been replaced by excursion craft – whilst the village has become a town.  Extending for around 9km in the direction of the islands airport at Arrecife.

Tourist authoritires have recently invested over €16 million on improvements to the resort.  Which has been spent on improving the sea front promenade and creating a new marina.  And there´s a good selection of villas in Puerto del Carmen for rent in areas such as Risco Prieto and Los Mojones. So there’re never been a better time to visit.

Playa Blanca is located at the southern foot of the island – and is the fastest growing resort on Lanzarote.  Boasting breathtaking beaches and the best microclimate on the island.

Like Puerto del Carmen Playa Blanca started life as a small fishing village before evolving into a bustling resort.  And is also the gateway to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura.  Which means that tourists can visit not one but two Canary Islands whilst enjoying their holidays in Lanzarote.

Playa Blanca is also an ideal location for anyone planning to visit Lanzarote´s leading tourist attraction. The awe inspiring Timanfaya National Park.  Home to hundreds of now dormant volcanoes and some of the most surreal scenery in the world.

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Manrique’s influences include the impressive carved mural that adorns the reception area and a further example can be found in the hotel bar. But it is the lagoon style swimming pool and the internal tropical atrium that really garner attention, with lush plantings of palm trees, papyrus and elephant’s ear.

The building’s genius lies in the fact that each room offers its guests a sea view from the balcony. Apart from the rooms and suites in the hotel itself, there are several sumptuous garden villas that have been added in recent years that have their own private pools and garden areas.

Another hotel that has created an equally beautiful exotic garden is the Princesa Yaiza hotel. One of two five star hotels in Playa Blanca.  Unlike the Gran Melia Salinas, which is in Costa Teguise, the Princesa Yaiza is in the new resort of Playa Blanca. It overlooks the sandy beach at Playa Dorada and has views to the neighbouring islands of Fuerteventura and Los Lobos.

The Princesa Yaiza prides itself on a range of packages for guests at the hotel, covering everything from golf enthusiasts to family holidays where children’s activities are a must. It has eight restaurants in total and facilities such as a gymnasium and thalassotherapy spa.

The Hesperia hotel at Puerto Calero similarly takes the spa business very seriously, with a range of treatments and packages available for guests who need some physical pampering on their holiday. It is also the only hotel on the island to offer free WIFI access throughout the premises and has a pet room facility for those who can’t bear to leave the dog at home.

The capital of Arrecife also has a five star hotel, in the shape of the Gran Hotel. This glass fronted establishment is the only high-rise building on the island and as a result, diners at the hotel’s Altamar restaurant can enjoy panoramic views from its windows. It too has a spa and wellness centre, where guests can begin the relaxation process. An elevated swimming pool and teak sun deck overlooks the white sandy beach at Playa del Reducto, which is situated almost at the hotel’s entrance.

The fifth hotel is the Gran Melia Volcan, a sister hotel to the Gran Melia Salinas, which can be found in Playa Blanca. This hotel has been laid out as a replica of a Canarian village and leads directly to the Rubicon Marina at its front.   Surprisingly there are no five star hotels in Puerto del Carmen - despite the fact that this is the largest resort on the island.

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Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca is the number one choice for anyone planning a winter holiday in Lanzarote.  As this bustling destination at the southern end of the island boasts the most reliable weather at that time of year.  Along with some spectacular beaches.

Playa Blanca was in fact developed some time after the other resorts to the north.  But its location and climate have quickly helped to establish it as the second busiest holiday destination on Lanzarote – and rightly so.

There are a host of good value four star hotels arrayed along the shoreline.  Along with an excellent selection of holiday villas in Playa Blanca for those who prefer self catering accommodation.

Puerto del Carmen
Puerto del Carmen is still the big daddy of Lanzarote´s tourist industry.  The spot where modern package holidays first took off and still the most popular destination on the island.

Carmen (as it is known locally) has also recently enjoyed a major €16 million refurbishment.  With major improvements made to the insfrastructure and overall tourist offering.  Making it an ideal time to visit.

There are an abundance of hotels and holiday villas in Puerto del Carmen for visitors to choose from.  As well as a wide selection of good quality apartments. With prices starting from as little as €160 per week.

Costa Teguise
Costa Teguise is an entirely man made resort – developed during the 1980´s as an upmarket alternative to Puerto del Carmen along the coastline.  Boasting impressive hotels such as the five star Gran Melia Salinas and an abundance of good value apartment complexes.

Costa Teguise is best enjoyed outside of the winter months – as the north of the island can at times become cloudy and overcast.  However it is an ideal choice for anyone more interested in visiting Lanzarote´s key visitor attractions.  As sights such as the Jameos del Agua and the Cactus Garden are within a fifteen minute drive.

Lanzarote also has an unofficial fourth resort – in the form of Puerto Calero.  Also known locally as Millionaires Marina.  There’s a small selection of holiday villas in Puerto Calero available for rent for anyone keen to experience a break in this luxurious environment.  Whilst good quality rental accommodation is also available across the countryside.

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The Canary Islands are located just four hours flying time from the UK and are the closest genuine winter sun destination to home.  Enjoying good weather all year round thanks to their location just off the west African coast of Morocco.  On the same line of latitude as the Bahamas.

Yet unlike the Caribbean the Canaries offer affordable winter breaks for all.  For example on the most easterly island of Lanzarote it is possible to build your own holiday break this winter from as little as a couple of hundred pounds per person.

For the first time this winter the low cost airline Ryanair will be flying to the island.  Having created 15 new services to Lanzarote from all major UK airports.  And with prices starting from as little as £100 return.  Whilst other operators such as easyJet, Monarch and Thomas Cook all offer some competitive flight deals too.

Self catering holidays usually offer the best value for groups of more than two people as obviously the cost of the apartment or villa can then be divided up between each member of the party. 

Weekly rental rates for villas in Lanzarote start from £350 per week.  Which will secure a two bedroom property, with private pool, in one of the main resorts such as Playa Blanca or Puerto del Carmen.  With Playa Blanca offering the best prospects of good weather thanks to its location right at the southern end of the island.

This is the newest resort on Lanzarote – with modern facilities and a great range of hotel accommodation too, for those who’d rather let someone else take care of the catering and bed making.

Playa Blanca has rapidly emerged to become the second most popular holiday destination on Lanzarote.  The key to its success being the proliferation of beautiful beaches here.  Such as Playa Dorada and Playa Flamingo.  As well as the bays and coves of nearby Papagayo.  Which is widely regarded as the best beach on the island.

The entire resort is united by a delightful seafront promenade which is the place to head for come nightfall.  As locals and tourists alike enjoy a seafront stroll before selecting their favoured restaurant for the evening.

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There are three main holiday resorts on Lanzarote; Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca.  Each boasting its own unique character and identity.

Costa Teguise is located towards the north of the island, just past Lanzarote´s capital city of Arrecife and around fifteen minutes transfer time from the airport. The resort is entirely man made and was developed during the 1970’s under the direction of the local artist César Manrique. 

Costa Teguise is anchored by the Gran Melia Salinas hotel, still widely regarded as one of the best five star luxury establishments on the island.  And is the ideal choice for anyone who likes to combine sunbathing with sightseeing.  As most of Lanzarote´s key attractions – such as the Jameos del Agua and the César Manrique Foundation – are within a fifteen minute drive.

Puerto del Carmen is the oldest resort on Lanzarote.  Formerly a fishing village called La Tiñosa this is now the most bustling destination on the island.  Puerto del Carmen is home to the highest concentration of holiday complexes – making it the ideal choice for anyone seeking Lanzarote holiday apartments.

The resort has also recently undergone something of a facelift – and the beachfront Avenida del las Playas has now been substantially remodelled.  Whilst the Old Town Harbour area is being transformed into a marina.

Playa Blanca is located right at the southern tip of Lanzarote and as a result tends to enjoy the best weather on the island.  Located just accords the Bocaina Straits from the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura, Playa Blanca also boasts some of the best beaches on Lanzarote, such as the coves at nearby Papagayo.  Along with an excellent selection of four star hotels.

Villas in Playa Blanca have also grown substantially in popularity over the last decade, thanks to the growth of the internet.  Which has made sourcing and booking holidays direct online much easier for travellers.  And Playa Blanca is located in close proximity to Lanzarote´s leading tourist attraction – the awe inspiring Timanfaya Volcano Park.  Which is just a ten minute drive from the resort.

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Now a new holiday rentals website has been launched specialising in holiday villas in Playa Blanca.  Which features a great selection of apartments and villas available for rent across all parts of the resort.  Making finding that ideal villa that much easier.

Playa Blanca first started to evolve during the 1990´s.  Some years after tourism first took off on the rest of the island – in Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise.  Located just across the Bocaina Straits from the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura, Playa Blanca had been established as a village and transport hub for the ferry service for many years. But increasingly property developers and hotel chains began to eye the area – thanks to the fact that it enjoys the best weather on the island.

Even in the Canaries, which are renowned for sunshine all year round this still proves highly salient.  As during the winter months there can still be a pronounced difference in temperature and microclimate between the north and the south of the island.  A factor which is obviously of prime importance for many tourists intent on booking a winter sun holiday.

Playa Blanca also boasts some truly breathtaking beaches.  The resort is in fact named after the small beach that still lies at the heart of the village today.  Whilst Playa Dorada and Playa Flamingo are also located within ten minutes walk of the town centre.  Linked by a pleasant seafront promenade. 

The real jewel in the crown though are the beaches at nearby Papagayo – which are comprised of five separate bays and coves.  And which can be reached either via a dirt track road or a good fifteen minute walk from the town centre.

Over the last ten years four and five star hotels have been constructed along the shoreline.  Whilst many overseas investors have snapped up property in the resort to rent out to holidaymakers. 

As a result Playa Blanca started to boom and quickly dislodged Costa Tegusie as Lanzarote´s number two destination.  The resort continues to evolve today – with additions such as the Marina Rubicon helping to futher enhance its appeal to holiday makers.

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 Rewind twenty years and Playa Blanca really was the sleepy fishing village that so often features in holiday brochure descriptions.  But today it is the second largest resort on the island.   Thanks to the fact that the area boasts the best microclimate on Lanzarote.  And is home to some of the best beaches in the whole of the Canaries, such as the delightful set of bays and coves at nearby Papagayo (or Parrot Beach in English).

 These natural advantages became a magnet for property developers and hotel groups in the 1980´s – as the concept of package tourism started to take off and holidays in Lanzarote became popular with British tourists.  Who now account for around 850,000 visits to Lanzarote every year. Transforming this stretch of coastline with great views across to neighbouring Fuerteventura into a hot bed of hotel development.  

 In total there are now 17 hotels in Playa Blanca for visitors to enjoy.  Ranging from five star opulence at the Sol Melia groups Gran Volcan – with its grand entrance hall mimicking the cones of the nearby volcanoes at Timanafaya.  Through to the more rustic charm of the Caja de Ambassador .  A set of former fisherman’s cottages that were converted into holiday accommodation by a one time diplomat. 

 The majority of the new hotels in Playa Blanca are of a four star standard and prices start from around €80 per night per room, on a bed and breakfast basis. Amongst the most popular is the H10 Lanzarote Princess.  And little wonder as this well appointed hotel is located just 300 metres from one of the most family friendly beaches in the resort at Playa Dorada. 

 Arguably the best located hotel for beach lovers though is the Papagaya Arena, which only opened as recently as 2003 and which is just a 500 metre stroll from the beaches at Papagayo.

 Whilst elsewhere in the resort towards the lighthouse at the Faro de Pechiguera lies the stylish Timanfaya Palace – one of the H10 Groups flagship establishments on the island .  This four star hotel has been constructed around two huge swimming pools and offers comfortable accommodation in close proximity to the beach at Playa Flamingo.  

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