Playa Blanca Holidays 2025 / 2026

Playa Blanca delivers classic Lanzarote sunshine with a calmer, more polished feel than its neighbours. Think pretty promenades, golden beaches and that effortless holiday ease you've been craving.

Are Playa Blanca holidays worth it?

Absolutely. Playa Blanca is one of the best places to stay in Lanzarote if you want beautiful beaches, a stylish marina, proper Canarian food and a relaxed-but-lively atmosphere. It’s ideal for families, couples and anyone who wants warm weather, safe swimming and easy access to the island’s top spots - including Timanfaya National Park and Papagayo’s famous coves.

What's the best beach to visit on your holidays to Playa Blanca?

The resort’s main beach, Playa Dorada, is a favourite - soft golden sand, gently lapping water and sunloungers galore.

Nearby Playa Flamingo is another gem, especially for little ones thanks to its sheltered bay. And if you fancy something extra special, Papagayo’s coves are just a short trip away - turquoise water, natural dunes, and some of the most photogenic beaches in the Canaries.

It's not quite a beach, but the absolute jewel in Playa Blanca's crown is Marina Rubicón - it kicks the sun-soaked vibes up a few notches, and we can see why. This award-winning marina development is like stepping into a different world, with its gorge white buildings, designer shops, classy restaurants, and berths full of seriously expensive boats that make you wonder what you're doing wrong with your life (spoiler alert: not going to Playa Blanca on your jollies).

What’s the food like in Playa Blanca?

Playa Blanca does food properly – from fresh seafood caught that morning to tapas, grills and international favourites. The marina restaurants are especially good for long, lazy meals with sea views, and the local seafood and volcanic-soil wines are always worth trying.

Is the nightlife good on holidays to Playa Blanca?

Nightlife here is chilled but fun - think waterfront cocktails, live music bars and cosy pubs rather than neon clubs and sunrise finishes. You can bar-hop along the promenade, sip sangria at the marina or just enjoy a quiet drink with ocean views. It’s the ideal place for nights out that don’t require recovery days.

Things to do on Playa Blanca holidays

There's loads to keep you busy - whether you're counting pennies on a budget break or treating yourself on a last-minute getaway. Here are a few crowd-pleasers:

Relax on Playa Dorada – perfect for calm swimming and all-day sunbathing.
Wander Marina Rubicón – chic restaurants, boutique shops and sunset cocktails.
Take a boat trip to Papagayo – some of Lanzarote’s most beautiful coves.
Visit Timanfaya National Park – volcanic landscapes that look straight off Mars.
Hop on the Fuerteventura ferry – just 25 minutes for a quick island hop.

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All in all, Playa Blanca is the crowd-pleaser of southern Lanzarote. It’s relaxed, sunny, stylish and walkable — the kind of place people return to year after year. And if you ever fancy cranking things up a bit, Puerto del Carmen is just up the road for bigger nights out and even more beach-hopping options.

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Playa Blanca holidays come with plenty of Lanzarote sunshine, warm temperatures and hardly any rain. Summer is hot and bright, with temperatures often reaching 28–30°C and long days made for beach hopping and marina strolls.

Autumn stays warm and golden, with mid-20s temperatures and sea water at its absolute best for swimming. Winter is mild and sunny, averaging 18–22°C, which makes Playa Blanca one of Europe’s most popular winter-sun escapes.

By spring, things warm up again with steady low-to-mid 20s days, breezy evenings and perfect conditions for exploring Lanzarote’s volcanic landscapes. Rain is rare year-round — usually a quick shower and done — so if you’re getting soaked, it’s because you jumped in the sea, not because the sky betrayed you.

FAQs

Yep – Playa Blanca has some of Lanzarote’s most upmarket hotels, with calm pools, spa facilities and grown-up vibes that are perfect for couples or quieter getaways. You’ll find adults-only options, stylish suites and hotels overlooking the sea with the kind of infinity pools that are just begging to be photographed.

Definitely. One of the best things about Playa Blanca is that it’s just a 15-minute ferry ride to Corralejo in Fuerteventura, making day trips super easy. The crossing runs regularly, the views are stunning and - if you're lucky - you might even spot dolphins along the way.

It’s a great option if you fancy exploring a second island during your holiday, and the Corralejo dunes are absolutely worth the trip.

We know, we know. Beaches are kinda our thing, but there's plenty to do away from the sand if that takes your fancy. From boat trips to Papagayo and snorkelling in crystal-clear coves to exploring volcanic landscapes, wine tasting or hopping on a sunset catamaran, there’s loads to keep you busy. The area also has great diving, coastal walks and easy access to Lanzarote’s top attractions, including Timanfaya National Park.

It takes around 4 hours and 15 minutes to fly to Playa Blanca from the UK.

There is no time difference between the UK and Playa Blanca.

The official language spoken in Playa Blanca is Spanish.

The official currency used in Playa Blanca is the Euro.

Close to home, you have one of the most fabulous new harbours in the Canaries, the upmarket Rubicon Marina, stacked with upmarket shops, as well as touristy fare. Travel inland for the island's theme parks and water parks, including the voluminous Timanfaya National Park, and the volcanic caves of Los Verdes. Here at the south of the island, you're well positioned to travel to Fuerteventura, the nearest of the Canaries, just fifteen minutes away by boat.

Families

Playa Blanca holidays excel mainly as a family resort, as there’s none of the famed nightlife of Puerto del Carmen, but there’s an eclectic mix of bars and child-friendly restaurants on the marina. The food is varied of course, from Chinese and English to local fare, and the bars are predominantly chic, with English and Irish venues. The young aren’t without nightlife, though, with new nightclubs such as The Jungle, and generally late opening hours. Travel inland for the island’s theme parks and water parks, including the voluminous Timanfaya National Park, and the volcanic caves of Los Verdes. Best of all, down at the port you can take a trip on the Marea Errota, a 19th-century wooden schooner replica. The kids will absolutely love dressing up as pirates and getting their faces painted to sail the high seas en route to the glorious Papagayo Beaches! For more low key entertainment, most of the large hotels provide a children's entertainment team.

Culture
Come to Lanzarote in Carnival Season, February to March, for some Hispanic revelry with dances, local music and food festivals, or in mid-June for the Corpus Christi holy festival. By 'holy', Canarians mean music and partying, but there are also some unique sights - carpets rolled out of sea salt, and giant processions through most of the island's picturesque towns and villages.

Holidays to Playa Blanca mean beaches, of course! The resort itself may be new, but that doesn't preclude a great day on the light-brown sands of the beach, with a ridge of seaside shops and restaurants behind, and the azure Atlantic stretching out before you. Playa Blanca is especially gorgeous at night, where, by the harbour or the promenade, you can marvel at the sunset before taking in the distant lights of Fuerteventura glistening on the horizon.

Please check with your healthcare provider for all up to date vaccination advice before booking your holiday.

No, there is currently no tourist tax in Playa Blanca.

We are currently closely following the Covid-19 situation and how it affects travel. You can find out the most up to date information about travel to Spain on the FCDO website.

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Are Playa Blanca holidays worth it?

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Things to do on Playa Blanca holidays

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Key facts about Playa Blanca

Language

Spanish

Currency

Euro

Flight Time

4 hrs 15 mins

Time Difference

No difference!

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