The Canary Islands are the second most visited holiday destination in Spain. Second only to Catalonia in popularity. And of the seven islands – which are located just off the coast of West Africa – Lanzarote is one of the most unspoiled. Thanks to strict planning laws which ban all high rise construction and advertising hoardings.
Over the last year the cost of travelling to Lanzarote has fallen considerably thanks to increased competition on this route between the major low cost airlines in the UK. Such as easyJet, Ryanair and Monarch. All of whom are now vying to offer good value return flights to Lanzarote from airports across the UK.
As a result the island has become more attractive to independent travellers – who tend to eschew the services of a travel agents, preferring instead to book their own flights and accommodation direct online. Leading to a growth in demand for privately owned apartments and villas in Lanzarote.
The largest concentration of self catering accommodation can be found down at the southern tip of the island in a resort called Playa Blanca. Which is the fastest growing town on the island.
Playa Blanca is something of late developer as the resort only started to evolve long after Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise were well established to the north. But it’s making up for lost time now and boasts a coupe of natural advantages which is helping it to draw tourists away from its resort rivals.
Despite being a small island, measuring just 60km by 40km, Lanzarote has a pronounced mircoclimate. Which is especially noticeable during the winter months. When Playa Blanca and the south can be basking in sunshine whilst Costa Tegusie in the north can be overcast and grey.
Secondly Playa Blanca is home to some of the best beaches on Lanzarote. Within the resort itself there are three fine stretches of sand in the form of Playa Dorada, Playa Flamingo and Playa Blanca. The small town centre beach from which the resort take sits name.
But the real jewel in the crown lies just fifteen minuets away – where tourists can explore the set of bays and coves which are collectively known as Papagayo. Which are widely regarded as amongst the most breathtaking in the whole of the Canaries.
There’s an excellent selection of villas in Playa Blanca available for rent for anyone keen to stay in this part of the island. With rental rates starting at around €400 per week. Which secures a standard two bedroom property with private swimming pool.
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January 8th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Great blog, totally agree about Papagayo. My wife and I completely love the area and will always return year on year!