The emphasis in Playa Blanca is very much on the family holiday.  This is reflected in the wide range of activities available, and the choice of excellent family restaurants in all areas of the resort.

Being located at the south eastern tip of Lanzarote, Playa Blanca enjoys some of the best weather on the island, and also has some of the best beaches.  The Town Beach occupies a central position just over the wall from the promenade, and a few minutes' walk from a wide range of restaurants, shops and bars.

Playa Dorada beach is bigger and located about a 5 minute walk from the Town, nestling between the Town and the very stylish and newly established Marina Rubicon, which offers an eye-watering mix of designer yachts and boats, bars, restaurants, clothing and gift shops.  There is also a busy street market selling a wide range of crafts, accessories and clothing at the Marina every Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10 am.

Further on from Marina Rubicon, and you really need a car (or boat) to get there, is Costa del Papagayo, designated as a national park for its outstanding beauty.  Here there are several wide and sandy beaches complete with sand dunes, small coves and wild looking cliffs (think 'Wuthering Heights' only much, much warmer! ).  Naturism (as opposed to topless sunbathing) is very popular on Papagayo,  as well as other areas on the island.

At the other end of Playa Blanca Lanzarote is the original fishing harbour, great for just watching the ferries and other boats going in and out.