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Lanzarote in the Canary Islands boasts a number of very high quality holiday resorts.  But Playa Blanca leads the way when it comes to great weather – thanks to the fact that it is located right at the southern tip of the island.  Whilst also offering visitors a fantastic selection of breathtaking beaches to explore.  Making this the fastest growing resort on Lanzarote.

Tourist development only started in earnest in Playa Blanca during the 1990s and until then this really was little more than just a sleepy little fishing village.  From where visitors could hop on board ferries that cross the Bocaina Straits to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura.  All that has changed now however – as the combination of great weather and beaches soon caught the eye of hotel and property developers.  Resulting in a rash of new building work during the 1990´s.

Visitors arriving by plane and viewing the resort from the air will note that Playa Blanca basically comprises three bays set within one much larger cove.  And tourist visitors today can now enjoy a relaxing stroll from one end of the resort to the other.  Thanks to the fact that a delightful promenade now runs the entire length of Playa Blanca from the Faro de Pechuguera lighthouse to the outer reaches of the beaches at Papagayo.

Villas in Playa Blanca have become increasingly popular every year with tourists and independent travellers seeking good value rental accommodation on the island. Especially during the winter months when the weather here is better than on the rest of the island. Many of the winter visitors tend to stay for longer periods or even the entire winter as well as short breaks. 

Playa Blanca Holiday Villas also often offer better value for money than in other resorts on the island – thanks to the fact that there is such a large supply here for tourists to chose from.  And all come with private pools and plenty of added extras such as Jacuzzis and internet connections.

For guests who are able to tear themselves way from the pool the resort is home to some spectacular stretches of sand.  Such as Playa Dorada, Playa Flamingo and the small town beach of Playa Blanca – from which this destination takes its name.  And the breathtaking coves and bays of Papagayo – regarded as one of the best beaches in the Canaries – are just a fifteen minute stroll away.  There´s a great selection of restaurants for visitors and Playa Blanca is also ideally located for anyone keen to visit Lanzarote´s number one tourist attraction of the Timanfaya Volcano Park.  As this is just a fifteen minute drive.

The popular holiday island of Lanzarote is located in the Atlantic Ocean only a relatively short distance from the coast of Africa. And was for many years thesesmall group of islands were touted by scholars to be the magical city of Atlantis that was lost in the past sands of time.  Today the Canaries are second only to Catalonia as the most visited region in Spain.  Welcoming millions of holidaymakers every year .

The separate islands that make up the Canarian archipelago though  are considered to be like chalk and cheese, and both the cultural aspects and the character of each of the islands is quite independent of the others.  With the eastern islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura governed from Las Palmas on Gran Canaria.  Whereas the other islands of El Hierro, La Gomera and La Palma have their administrative capital on the island of Tenerife.

Lanzarote hasn’t only been a recent tourist destination though as the islands has been attracting British and foreign visitors since the 1900’s .  Unfortunately access to this Canarian gem was severely restricted due to the political climate of later years and it didn’t really see the benefits of its tourism again until the 1970’s in order to attract much needed foreign currency to his ailing economy.

Today however is a totally different story and Lanzarote happily welcomes visitors that number into the millions as they arrive from all over Europe and other parts of the world, and bizarrely even tourist from the Spanish mainland.  Many of which prefer the slightly cooler climate that can be found on the islands compared to the blistering heat that I often found on the mainland in the height of the summer months.

Holiday trends have changed in recent years and with an upsurge in internet usage coupled with excellent transportation links to the Island, independent travellers are on the increase.  The consequences of which are a massive increase in demand for apartments and villas in Lanzarote. With self catering holiday accommodation in the main resorts representing a high percentage of the total amount of tourist beds now available here.

The most luxurious rental villas in Puerto del Carmen can be located in areas such as Risco Prieto.  Which sits right at the top of the Old Town, overlooking the popular harbour area which is currently being transformed into a luxurious marina.

Whilst anyone searching for villas in Playa Blanca should concentrate their search on the Montana Roja and Rubicon Marina areas.  As there is an excellent choice of well maintained and high quality accommodation here.

Not all Lanzarote’s visitors are lured here by the beaches however and rural tourism is increasing in popularity as visitors seek to experience the culture and natural out of resort lifestyle the island is so famous for.  Many visitors who tour the island are surprised to find how unspoilt it still is .  Prompting many to return time and time again to experience the true Lanzarote in countryside fincas and apartments.