Villas in Playa Blanca

Lanzarote is a very safe island with exceptionally low crime rates. As with anywhere in the world, we do not recommend leaving valuables unattended in public areas and keeping an eye on smaller children at all times, particularly near the water.

Yes, as Spain is a member of the European Union – all EU citizens can benefit from free nonelective medical treatment in Lanzarote. It is free and easy to apply for all Eu citizens. It is however recommended that all tourists apply for travel insurance before visiting Playa Blanca for added peace of mind. This is particularly important if you are planning on engaging in activities such as hiking or water sports.

There are many state-of-the-art hospitals and health care clinics providing health services on the island of Lanzarote. The closest hospital to Playa Blanca is located in the neighbouring resort town of Puerto del Carmen. Hospiten Lanzarote offers professional medical services, low wait times, and English-speaking medical professionals.

Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is the ultimate holiday destination for families of all ages. It is quieter than other resort towns such as Puerto del Carmen and Costa Tesguise and maintains wonderfully quiet white sand beaches and family-friendly activities. Villas in Playa Blanca are an excellent choice, particular with young children. There are lots of things to do in Playa Blanca for families.

Playa Blanca is the ideal destination for a romantic break – suitable for couples of all ages. Playa Blanca has a laid back island feel with wonderful beaches and plenty of water activities to choose from. Playa Blanca also has a whole host of wonderful authentic Spanish restaurants and bars. Its proximity to other resort towns such as Puerto del Carmen means you can still enjoy what Lanzarote’s nightlife has to offer while enjoying the peaceful ambiance of Playa Blanca by day.

If it is a busier nightlife you are after, Puerto del Carmen is located 30 minutes by car from Playa Blanca and hosts an entire array of nightclubs, pubs, and restaurants. Villas in Playa Blanca are perfect setting for romance and privacy. Check out the Villa Arabella, a perfect Villa for a romantic couples get-away.

Playa Blanca is a beautiful town that is known and recognised for its beauty, it is considered very clean and well maintained with its buildings all painted white giving that classic Lanzarote feel inspired by the famous architect Cesar Manrique.

While Playa Blanca has an upmarket feel with fewer tourists than other resort towns in Lanzarote, it is nonetheless a very affordable holiday destination. There are many reasonably priced restaurants, bars, and activities to choose from. In terms of affordability, Playa Blanca would be considered a low cost holiday options, when compared to almost anywhere in Europe and the savvy traveller can really enjoy Playa Blanca on a budget by taking advantage of the daily happy hours and lunch-dinner specials available in many great bars and restaurants. Check out the happy hour options in Playa Blanca nightlife and check out the best dining on a budget restaurants.

While most tourists opt to visit Lanzarote during the summer months of June, July, and August – Playa Blanca is a year-round holiday destination with over 300 days of sunshine annually. Most amenities such as restaurants, bars and watersports activities are open 365 days a year making Playa Blanca a very popular destination for a break in the winter sun. At Playa Blanca Holiday Villas, we have special offers in our villas in Playa Blanca in low season winter months. Check out our availability and offers here.

While Playa Blanca has a wide range of authentic local restaurants specialising in Spanish cuisines such as fresh seafood, tapas, and paella - it also features a wide range of international restaurants such as Italian, Thai and Irish eateries. For more on our top restaurants in Playa Blanca for 2023 read our guest restaurant reviews here.

The Playa Blanca nightlife scene is relatively quieter than other resort towns such as Puerto del Carmen and the capital Arrecife. However, there still is a wide range of live music venues and late-night bars to choose from. Peurto del Carmen is only a short 30-minute car drive from Playa Blanca and maintains a lively nightlife year-round. Read more on Playa Blanca nightlife.

The waters surrounding Playa Blanca are very safe for swimming. The beaches of Playa Blanca, Playa Dorada, Playa Flamingo, and the Papagayo beaches are sheltered coves with shallow and calm waters. Other nearby beaches may not be suitable for swimming year-round due to high winds and large swell – such as Playa de Famara – a popular surf spot. Read more on the beaches of Playa Blanca.

Lanzarote’s maximum length is roughly 60km and therefore all areas of the island are very accessible. Car rental is a popular option with many local operators available from the airport or Playa Blanca town. Roads are well-maintained and the island is well signposted. We put together a comprehensive list of car hire options in Playa Blanca and from the Airport.

Available to our guests is the option to hire the executive class villa car with the car delivered and collected from your villa to make your experience hassle-free. The villa car can be reserved when booking your villa or you can contact us at any time.

The public bus service is run by Intercity bus and is known locally as ‘guaguas’. The bus service is efficient and reasonably priced and travel cards are a good option if you plan to use the bus service regularly during your trip. Full list of bus timetables see Here

Taxis are also a good option and all fares are government-controlled meaning prices are cheaper than average European rates. All taxis serving Playa Blanca are white and red in colour. Uber and other ride sharing companies do not operate on the island of Lanzarote.

Playa Blanca is also a great place to explore by bicycle with many rental options available. This is also a great day activity for all the family with prices starting from €19 a day
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All our villas to rent in Lanzarote are located in Playa Blanca. All of our would be considered very well located all are a short walk to the beaches and restaurants.

Our villas in Playa Blanca are just 25 minutes from Lanzarote Airport (ACE). Here you will find the full list of airport transfer options including contact details and prices for private transfers, local bus and taxis.

Even though Playa Blanca experiences rainy spells during the winter period – changes to rainfall are marginal with an average of 2-3 days of rain per month. December is largely considered the wettest month with averages of 3-4 days per month. You can still expect to carve out plenty of beach days during the month of December. While rain isn't likely, there are lots of things to in Playa Blanca on a wet day.

Playa Blanca experiences very moderate changes in temperature during the winter months, making it the ultimate winter break destination. January and February are usually the coolest months experiencing high temperatures of 20°C and lows of 13°C by night.

Even though Playa Blanca experiences rainy spells during the winter period - changes to rainfall are marginal with an average of 2-3 days of rain per month. December is largely considered the wettest month with averages of 3-4 days per month. You can still expect to carve out plenty of beach days during the month of December.

Daily hours of sunshine can vary throughout the year but in Playa Blanca – due to its location on the south of the island, experiences up to 2,500 hours of sunshine per year.

Average Hours of Sunshine – Monthly breakdown

• January: 6 hours daily sunshine
• February: 7 hours daily sunshine
• March: 8 hours daily sunshine
• April: 8 hours daily sunshine
• May: 9 hours daily sunshine
• June: 10 hours daily sunshine
• July: 11 hours daily sunshine
• August: 11 hours daily sunshine
• September: 9 hours daily sunshine
• October: 7 hours daily sunshine
• November: 6 hours daily sunshine
• December: 6 hours daily sunshine