Playa Blanca
Factfile and information for the coastal resort of Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
Lanzarote Resorts - Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca Factfile:
Location: Yaiza, Southern Lanzarote, Canary Islands.
Population: 15,000.
Name: Name means "White Beach".
Playa Blanca Tourist Information Office: Muelle de Playa Blanca, Telephone: (0034) 928 517 794.
Playa Blanca Postcode: 35570.
Fiestas: Town Carnival (just before Easter), Nuestra Señora del Carmen (July).
Shopping: Town centre, central promenade and Marina Rubicon.
Markets: Weekly street market on Wednesdays.
Playa Blanca Hotels: Princess Yaiza (5 Star) Tel: (0034) 928 519 222. Rubicon Palace (4 Star), Tel: (0034) 928 518 500, Papagayo Arena Hotel (4 Star) Tel: (0034) 928 519 111, Paradise Island Aparthotel (3 Star) Tel: (0034) 928 517 914.
Beaches: Playa de las Mujeres, Playa de Papagayo, El Pozo.
Nearby Attractions: Castillo de las Coloradas (18th century watchtower), Las Ajaches nature reserve, San Marcial del Rubicon (ancient Norman settlement), Timanfaya National Park.
Playa Blanca History: Basically a built for tourism resort, Playa Blanca was, until recent years just a tiny fishing community. Surrounded by sparse volcanic lava fields the town would have had a small population up until the arrival of tourism. Lanzarote was originally occupied by the Guanches, an ancient race of unknown origin, who were wiped out by the arrival of the Spanish during the 16th century.
Restaurants: Restaurante Casa Jose, Bodega Las Tapas, El Almacen de la Sal.
Bars: Wax Bar, Mollie Irish Pub, Harleys, Alfie Moon's, Popeyes, Legends, Jungle Bar.
Playa Blanca Airport: Nearest airport is Arrecife, 45 kilometres away, buses run 6 times daily via Puerto del Carmen.
Playa Blanca Golf: There is no golf course in Playa Blanca itself, the nearest (and currently only course on Lanzarote) is at Costa Teguise, to the north east of Playa Blanca.
Playa Blanca Links: Playa Blanca Map - Playa Blanca Weather
Other Places: Javea