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Playa Blanca sits on the sunny southern tip of Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands, and is a firm favourite with UK families and couples thanks to its near year-round warmth. The draw is reliable sunshine, calm clear water and a relaxed, well-organised resort that works in winter as well as summer.

It is an easy, comfortable base for a sunny week whenever you fancy it, with the Papagayo beaches and a long promenade as the main attractions.

Where to stay in Playa Blanca

There is a wide choice of hotels here. The four-star Hotel LIVVO Mirador Papagayo is a coastal hotel near the Papagayo beaches, while the four-star THB Royal sits close to the town centre. The Serena del Mar by LIVVO and the Hotel Cordial Marina Blanca are both well-placed apartment-style options in the resort. Families are well served by the Elba Lanzarote Royal Village Resort, built in a traditional village style, and the Gran Castillo Tagoro Family and Fun. For something more upmarket, the five-star Hotel LIVVO Volcan Lanzarote sits in the smart Marina Rubicon area, while the H10 Rubicon Horizons Collection and the centrally placed H10 Lanzarote Princess round out a strong line-up.

Getting there and when to go

Lanzarote is a reliable flight from the UK all year, with Playa Blanca a transfer from the airport. The standout feature is the climate, warm and sunny across the seasons, which makes it as good for a winter sun escape as a summer holiday. Summer is busiest, while the cooler months stay mild and pleasant.

Beaches and resorts

Playa Blanca is known for calm, clear water and easy beaches, with the famous Papagayo coves a short way along the coast offering golden sand and sheltered swimming. The resort has a long, attractive promenade linking beaches, marinas and cafes, which makes for pleasant strolls and easy days.

Food and things to do

You will find a broad spread of food, from Spanish and Canarian dishes featuring fresh fish to familiar international choices. The calm water suits gentle watersports and boat trips, and the marinas add a smart spot for an evening wander and a meal by the water.

Who it suits

Playa Blanca suits families and couples who want dependable sun, calm beaches and a relaxed resort, in summer or winter. If you are after big nightlife you will find livelier spots, but for easy, all-year sunshine it is hard to beat.

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