The nearest beach to the villa, popular due to its white sand and tranquil waters. Behind the beach is a cafe and a range of shops and restaurants.
Considered by some to be the best beaches in the Canary Islands, the Papagayo beaches lie in a 7km stretch of the Los Ajaches nature reserve.
A popular, sandy beach with water sports, loungers and umbrellas, and a beach bar with lovely views across the beach.
8km of traffic-free promenade to walk or run along. Ideal for getting around Playa Blanca.
Playa Blanca’s own (dormant!) volcano. Not far from the villa and the views from the top are breathtaking.
Playa Blanca is lucky to have a huge number of great restaurants and bars. The main part of town is great for drinks and eating out, or you could travel a bit further to Marina Rubicon or Faro Park for a change. Here’s just a few recommendations;
Baily Bar – just across the road, very convenient
Puerto Blanco – busy restaurant on the busy main strip but great quality food and good service
Ninen – small Italian restaurant with views across the port, fresh pasta always.
Trattatoria Il Commendatore – great Italian food in the marina
Imagine India – an excellent curry house on the main strip
Jungle Vibes – a favourite among regular visitors
Oasis Marina Bay – great cocktails
Ocean Bar – in the Papagayo centre on the top floor – great views across Playa Dorada
Seven Sensei – proper Napoli pizzas, unbelievably good !
Just 10 mins from the villa, a great family water park, half price after 2pm.
Every Wednesday and Saturday, a busy market in the marina open until around 2pm. Stop off at Jungle Vibes, Oasis or Cafe terraza for a refreshment.
Explore the waters and caves around the Papagayo beaches by kayak or paddleboard.
Alex has been taking guests out on his 38 foot yacht since 1993. Book a 2 or 3 hour trip and explore the coastline of Playa Blanca or stop off at the Papagayo beaches to snorkle in the clear waters.
Playa Blanca is a great place to dive and features Europe’s only underwater sculpture museum – Museo Atlantico. Dive College Lanzarote offers beginner courses and excursions for experienced divers.
Arrive early to beat the queues. Park up and enjoy a coach ride around the national park, then watch food being cooked using heat from the volcano!
Visit to look at the boats in the marina and have lunch, or pick up the coastal path and take a walk into Puerto del Carmen, enjoying the views along the way.
A volcanic tube formed approximately 4000 years ago used as a refuge against pirates in the 16th century, now open for guided tours, online booking required.
Popular among surfers, there are a number of hire shops and surf schools to help you enjoy the waves or learn to surf.
Built into an escarpment at almost 500 metres altitude, Mirador del Rio is one of Cesar Manrique’s most unique creations offering views across the island of La Graciosa.
There are a number of wine makers in Lanzarote and a tour of a vineyard followed by a tasting is a great way to learn about the different wines.
For an afternoon out why not visit the Lago Verde (the Green Lake) in El Golfo, then head into the small fishing village to eat at one of the seafood restuarants to enjoy a catch of the day.
Once the home of Omar Sharif, now a museum and showpiece of Cesar Manrique’s architecture.
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