he town of Playa Blanca (so named because of the white-sand beach on which it sits and which has been awarded European blue flag status) was once a tiny fishing village, nestling in the middle of the 9km long bay that forms the south coast of Lanzarote. In recent years it has developed at a measured pace into a small, up-market resort that remains true to its origins. The promenade that lines the seafront offers a good selection of restaurants, with seafood naturally a speciality. As well as the beaches directly around Playa Blanca, there are some wonderful white-sand bays sculpted by the ocean into the rugged coastline of Papagayo (Lanzarote´s most southerly tip). These can be reached by road but an interesting alternative is to take a sea-taxi (half an hour´s journey from the harbour of Playa Blanca). Playa Blanca´s position mid-way along the coast lends itself to exploring the spectacular scenery to the west and east on foot. From Playa Blanca to Papagayo is no more than an hours walk. The island of Fuerteventura (2nd largest of the Canaries) is just 10km to the south of Playa Blanca and a ferry travels back and forth between the two islands regularly. Snorkellers and scuba-divers will find Playa Blanca´s underwater scenery amongst the best. It is a delightful town on a glorious coastline and will appeal to anyone seeking a somewhat slower pace of life.
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