Top Things to do in Playa Blanca
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"Playa Blanca" means "white beach," and indeed, travelers flock here to swim and sunbathe. Huge yachts bob up and down at the marina, where you'll also find many shops and restaurants and a lively market. TripAdvisor travelers say Montana Roja is not "particularly strenuous" and offers amazing views from the top.
Restaurants in Playa Blanca
1. Papagayo Catamaran
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5.0 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By LisaHoldsworth - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Fabulous trip, fantastic hosts - Duncan & Jack - great food. A wonderful sail and relaxing time at anchor, highly recommend
2. Marina Rubicon
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4.5 based on 9,340 reviews
Reviewed By jonomahony - Dublin, Ireland
This is a very modern Marina but it is very well laid out and well designed so it has a good deal of charm about it. Pleny and varied dining options, a little more upmarket than most other places in Playa Blanca. it has a nice arts and craft market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings
3. Montana Roja
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4.5 based on 1,709 reviews
Reviewed By 501suelyf - Dublin, Ireland
Montaña Roja was our favourite spot in our trip to Lanzarote. At the feet of our hotel, we climbed twice, both for sunrise and sunset, both worth the climb. It's an easy climb, everybody with a minimal effort can do it and it takes less than 30 minutes if you are a bit fit. You can park the car close to Montaña Baja and then find the trail at the feet of the mountain and start your way up. From up there you have amazing views of Playa Blanca and Fuerteventura just in front of you and also Papagayo Bay with its beautiful beaches. The crater is easily reachable and you can walk around it or go to the middle as well. Awesome for a quiet spot to see the beautiful sunrise or the amazing sunset. Its pretty windy up there, so bring a jacket if you plan to stay a bit longer. Totally worth the climb and the best part is that is for free and Mother Nature really rewards your efforts with tremendous views of the landscapes around the island! If you have an hour to spear, just go and enjoy!
4. Playa Flamingo
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4.5 based on 901 reviews
Reviewed By Xante - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Two man-made water breaks provide for a very calm and sheltered bay which make this beach very suitable for children. So suitable in fact that the resort directly behind the beach is the TUI Family Life Resort. As you can guess the beach is packed with families and children. If you are ok with this then you will have a great time. There are a good range of restaurants and cafes directly behind the beach on the Paseo Maritima which caters for everyones refreshment requirements. The promenade (Paseo Maritima) that backs onto the beach is very uneven and is in dire need of resurfacing. We saw a number of families with buggies having difficulty in manoevering across said surface.
5. Paseo Maritimo
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4.5 based on 385 reviews
Reviewed By 471helens - Manchester, United Kingdom
From the Faro de Pechiguera lighthouse in the west to the Castillo de las Coloradas in the east is about 5 miles & takes you from quiet undeveloped areas, past busier bars & hotels, past Playa Flamingo & Playa Dorada, through the stylish Marina Rubicon and then upwards towards the old tower. It is extremely well maintained, clean and wide. There are benches at the best viewing points. It's great to listen to the bashing waves against the rocks and to look out towards Fuerteventura. We walked along all & then parts of the promenade many times - never tiring of the stunning seaviews. So relaxing! Popular in early morning with runners & joggers.
6. Playa Dorada Beach
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4.5 based on 1,914 reviews
Reviewed By arvyh2014 - Romford, United Kingdom
This beach is so clean and so big the water is crystal clear and calm there is water sports on offer here and sun beds to hire we went end of Aug kids loved swimming in the sea the sand is golden n soft also a lot of resteraunts on the promenade and a supermarket where u can buy drinks and food cheaper than the bars there is jet ski hire also pedlo boats and banana boats a ufo boat thing also kiosk where u can book excusrisions
7. Museo Atlantico Underwater Museum
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4.5 based on 236 reviews
The "Museo Atlantico" (Atlantic Museum) is the first submarine museum in Europe. Placed on Lanzarote's coast, the project is being realized by Jason deCaires Taylor.
Reviewed By BIGDUKE150 - Worthing, United Kingdom
Dived the Museum with Rubicon Dive centre , fantastic statues of amazing people across the island.Plenty of marine life and great photo opportunity during the visit.
8. Playa Blanca
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4.0 based on 1,146 reviews
Reviewed By philipjo9
Excellent promenade at playa blanca, allowing walks to lighthouse at one end and the papagayo beach at the other with the Harbour and marina, plenty of bars and restaurants along the way
9. Los Charcones
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4.0 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By asS4571NJ - Newtownards, United Kingdom
This place is amazing. Tricky to get to but worth the effort. Pools are amazing for a swim, loads of life in them. Checking the tides before going and a decent pair of shoes are essential.
10. Aqualava Waterpark
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3.5 based on 1,040 reviews
In Playa Blanca, part of the community Yaiza in the south of Lanzarote, we offer a modern alternative for relaxation and enjoyment in a privileged environment, to our guests. The Variety of the offered attractions, which are excellently themed and integrated with the unique and spectacular surroundings of Lanzarote, are making this magnificent place the actual best option in it’s category on Lanzarote.Integrated in a big space there are village like housing units, which are surrounded by natural gardens and their architecture is equivalent to the traditional style of the island of Lanzarote. So each family finds it’s ideal place for fun, adventure and emotion.Every attraction offers a unique and unrepeatable experience in an idyllic and magical environment, like it’s typical for the island of Lanzarote. On top the “Aqualava” water park offers meeting points for our little ones. With the spectacular water castle and the, with modern elements and interactive games equipped, miniclub. Everything focused to make the holidays aswell for your kids an unforgettable experience.
Reviewed By howardsA3359HA - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
So says my 7 year old! Mum and I were a little worried especially after seeing previous reviews which said the water was freezing. But it all came good! Although it is January and the weather is changeable, the water temperature was absolutely fine. Timan Fire was the favourite attraction for slides. Corsario Bay was exciting because of the big bucket - we won’t spoil the surprise! All in all the attraction is good value and we enjoyed our visit. We would recommend it to anyone. PS - no unfriendly staff either!!!
