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Why go to Playa Blanca

Bathed in year-round sunshine, the sheltered resort of Playa Blanca benefits from some of the best weather in Lanzarote. Add in a selection of classy hotels and villas, a strip of laid-back cafes, and a beautiful white-sand beach – its name is a giveaway – and you have the recipe for a cheap and chilled-out sunshine break at any time of the year.

Quieter and a little more upmarket than its sister resorts of Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise, Playa Blanca is low-rise and low-key. It’s well suited to families and couples, especially those looking for relaxation over action-packed days and all-night drinking.

And there’s no better place to chill out than by the coast; from the soft sands of Playa Blanca to the sparkling waters that lap Playa Flamingo, lounging, playing and swimming from dawn to dusk is the order of the day. When you’re in the mood to shop, there’s an attractive marina with a host of designer outlets to choose from.

While a Lanzarote getaway can easily revolve around sun, sea and sand, this Canary Island has plenty to tempt travellers away from their sun-lounger. And a Playa Blanca holiday puts you within easy reach of many of the island’s best sights – think unspoilt Papagayo beaches, the unusual underwater sculpture museum and the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Timanfaya National Park.

A little further away, the capital Arrecife has an attractive old town and, if you have some free time, the green hills and quiet villages of the far north are less than two hours’ drive away.

When to go to Playa Blanca

Lanzarote is one of the sunniest and driest of the Canary Islands, with average temperatures rarely dropping below 15C, even in the middle of winter. Playa Blanca is additionally blessed, its southern, sheltered position making it one of the calmest, warmest spots on the island.

The year-round sunshine is rarely interrupted by rain, but the small amount that does fall can be generally expected between December and March. Keep in mind that winter night-time temperatures drop off enough to mean jackets are necessary after dark. Temperatures peak in August with highs in the late 20s.

Playa Blanca has two peak seasons: summer, when the school holidays push prices up in July and August, and December and January, when winter sun-seekers flock to the resort. If you’re flexible, spring and autumn showcase Lanzarote as its loveliest, with balmy temperatures and fewer crowds. It’s also a good time to pick up a cheap holiday to Playa Blanca, though if you’re after affordable, avoid the popular Carnival in February or March and Easter’s Semana Santa festival – they’re great fun, but push up prices.

What to do in Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca’s main draw is its namesake: a lovely white-sand beach. A boardwalk of restaurants, shops and bars will help while away a day and, at its eastern edge, Marina Rubicon is a top spot for yacht spotting and duty-free shopping. Elsewhere, you can hire a car to explore the villages and volcanic sights further afield or can head offshore to scuba dive among sunken statues.

Papagayo beaches

At Lanzarote’s southernmost tip, and only a 20-minute drive from Playa Blanca, are the Papagayo beaches. Ranked among the best in Spain, this string of protected, gold-sand beaches are part of the Los Ajaches Natural Monument and remain wonderfully unspoilt.

When you’re done sun-lounging, climb the low cliffs for unforgettable views – you can see all the way over to neighbouring island Fuerteventura’s epic sand dunes. Do note that there are no shops and just one beachside restaurant, so bring anything you’ll need for the day.

Museo Atlántico

Just off Playa Blanca’s coast and submerged some 15m below the surface is Europe’s first underwater sculpture museum, Museo Atlántico. Here you’ll find more than 300 life-size human figures, all of which have been modelled on local residents.

As well as attracting everything from angel sharks to butterfly rays, the sculptures also carry strong socio-political messages. The Raft of the Lampedusa, for example, is a commentary on the refugee crisis.

Timanfaya National Park

In the 18th century, a series of huge volcanic eruptions covered a quarter of Lanzarote’s surface in lava, shaping the dramatic landscape we recognise today.

The Timanfaya National Park is the island’s literal volcanic hotspot, with beautiful rocky terrain in shades of brown, black and orange (and a magma chamber still bubbling under the surface). There’s plenty to do here, including ranger-led hikes and a guided coach tour around the Fire Mountain geothermal area.

La Geria vineyards

With vivid green vines snaking across black volcanic ash, the valley of La Geria is one of the most striking wine-growing areas in the world. The barren, lunar landscape was created during the extensive eruptions of the 1700s, and locals developed a unique cultivation system that allowed them to grow grapes despite the hostile conditions.

Book a taxi to get there – you’ll want to sample the wines at each vineyard’s cellar door, after all.

César Manrique Foundation

Architect, artist and sculptor César Manrique is one of the island’s most famous sons, and it’s because of his influence that Lanzarote is predominantly peppered with white-washed villas rather than high-rise towers.

Located just outside the capital, Arrecife – and about a 30-minute drive from Playa Blanca – you’ll find the foundation dedicated to his work. In his former home, built into a lava field, there are subterranean rooms formed from bubbles in the volcanic rock, plus a pool and gardens.

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Good to know

Flight time

4 hrs 15 mins

(from London)

Currency

Euro (€)

Language

Spanish