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About
Playa Blanca
"Playa Blanca is the jewel of
Lanzarote and the Canaries. It is located
in the south of the island, and consequently receives
the best weather on Lanzarote, with the summer months
cooled by the northerly seabreezes. In Playa Blanca,
there is a fabulous selection of both new and resale
property available, plus commercial units and businesses.
Playa Blanca is also the gateway to Fuerteventura, and
ferries depart daily on a frequent basis. The views
across the Bocaina Strait to Isla Lobos and Fuerteventura
are superb, and many properties for sale have these
stunning views.
Playa Blanca also offers the best beaches on Lanzarote
with the world famous Papagayo beaches, plus a selection
of smaller beaches along the 10 kilometre promenade
which runs from the Papagayo beaches to the lighthouse
in the west. The new Marina Rubicon is firmly established
as a world class boating destination and offers clients
the best in cuisine, shopping and a Saturday market.
There is also a host of other restaurants to cater for
all tastes. Playa Blanca has another market every Wednesday,
and the there is a varied shopping selection in the
high street. For the sporty types, there is a 9 hole
pitch and putt course, diving, sailing, snorkelling,
tennis, squash, mountain biking, swimming and many more
activities.
Playa Blanca offers a huge range of holiday accommodation
from 1 bedroom apartments to 5 bedroom villas and www.whitebeachholidays.com
has the best rental portfolio for Playa Blanca. For
property sales in Playa Blanca contact Freedom
Properties."
General Information about the Playa Blanca area
Banks
There are several banks available,
located either near the harbour or
in the village centre.
Open 8.30 – 14.00 Mon. to Fri.
Beaches
There are 5 sandy beaches dotted along
the coast line of Playa Blanca.
Playa Gorda, Playa Flamingo, Playa
Blanca, Playa Dorada, Playas de Papagayos
Bicycle Hire
Bikes can be hired in the village centre
or from the parade of shops in front
of the Lanzarote Park Hotel.
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Car Hire
A large selection of car hire is available
on the island. For further information,
contact the office.
Carnival
The carnival takes place in Playa Blanca
normally just before Easter and the
procession winds its way through
the village and is followed by a
fiesta in the village square.
Chemist
This is situated in the centre of the
village by the roundabout.
Chidren's Play Area
This is situated near the church by
the village square.
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Church
Opposite the village square in the
Avenida de Papagayo.
Doctors
There are several private clinics.
Clinica Lanzarote is situated in
the parade of shops in front of the
Lanzarote Park Hotel.
Fiesta
The local Fiesta is normally held during
the middle of July in the harbour
and town beach area. This may result
in some noise late at night in the
harbour area.
Harbour
The sea taxis depart from here to Papagayo
beaches and also the ferries to Fuerteventura.
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Market
There is a small market on the road
to Papagayo just past the Sun Beach
Apartments every Wednesday and Saturday
mornings.
Petrol
There is a petrol station situated
on the roundabout leading in to Playa
Blanca.
Police
The police station is situated on the
left hand side of the main road leading
down to the town beach roundabout.
Post Office
Situated on the first side street to
your left coming from the church
to the town beach roundabout.
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Taxis
The main taxi rank is near the village
beach roundabout. There are further
ranks in the harbour, Timanfaya Palace
Hotel and near Los Claveles at Montaña
Roja.
Telephones
There are numerous public telephone
boxes around the resort.
Tourist Info.
There is a small office in the harbour
in the ferry terminal.
Walks
There is a stunning coastal walk leading
from the lighthouse (Pechiguera Point)
to the beaches at Papagayo. There
is also a pathway leading up the
side of Montaña Roja overlooking
the village of Playa Blanca that
offers panoramic views over the islands
of Fuerteventura and Los Lobos and
towards the Timanfaya National Park.
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