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AvailabilityPlaya Blanca is a town that belongs to the municipality of Yaiza, with more than 11,000 inhabitants. Currently, it is considered the third tourist destination on the island, due to its variety of hotels and restaurants, its marina and its incredible beaches. Playa Blanca is undoubtedly a perfect destination for a vacation for the whole family.
Playa Blanca is located in the south of Lanzarote, just in front of Fuerteventura, separated by a piece of sea called Estrecho de la Bocaina. It is so close that on clear days, the neighboring island can be seen clearly.
Other points of interest near Playa Blanca are: the Timanfaya National Park, La Geria and the Salinas de Janubio.
If there is something that really characterizes the municipality of Playa Blanca, it is its incredible beaches. Here are four of them.
Some of the places you should visit if you are near Playa Blanca:
If you are looking to eat properly, in Playa Blanca you will find many gastronomic options. The offer is very varied, from Indian food, Italian food, seafood, Spanish food, fresh fish, to many other international food options.
The most important shopping centers are: the Marina Rubicón Shopping Center, Rubicón Shop & Fun and the Las Coloradas Shopping Center. There you can also find other leisure options.
The average annual temperature is 20 ºC with little rainfall, although it can range between 13 and 27 ºC. In Playa Blanca you will probably have the best climate in Lanzarote since it usually has many sunny days, but do not trust the nice degrees of winter, because when it is windy the thermal sensation can be cold.
The nightlife in Playa Blanca can be found on the promenade with a variety of options.
As for local festivities, they are celebrated from July 15 to 23 to honor the patron saint of the town and the sailors, the Virgen del Carmen.
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