Executive Jet Charter

The start of many new flights from the UK since October 2009, thanks to Ryanair, Aer Lingus and Monarch, has caused a reduction in travelling costs to Lanzarote, and this helped to contribute to a 31% increase in passengers in October 2009 compared to the same month in 2008.

Playa Blanca has developed from its original fishing village roots, to become a thriving family resort, based around a the development of high quality, luxury holiday villas and apartments. There is also a wide choice of restaurants to suit all budgets.

Playa Blanca offers beautiful views all around it. Out to sea, there is a spectacular view of Fuerteventura and Lobos, the two neighbouring islands. In the other direction, the mountains of Timanfaya and Femes provide a spectacular backdrop to this beautiful resort.

Playa Blanca also has some of the best beaches on Lanzarote, including several at Costa del Papagayo situated at the northern end of Playa Blanca, Playa Dorada (close to the stylish Marina Rubicon with its designer boats and yachts), the Town Beach, and Playa Flamingo at the southern end. In between, there is also the port of Playa Blanca, where ferries travel to and from Fuerteventura.

The best way to enjoy a family holiday in Playa Blanca is at one of the many luxury villas in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote. These range in size from 2 bedroomed, semi-detached villas close to the centre to 4 bedroomed,height of luxury, properties, which can be seen as you travel south from the town towards the lighthouse and Faro Park areas at the southernmost tip of the resort. Many villas in this area enjoy great views of the Bocaina Straits, as well as the neighbouring islands of Fuerteventura and Lobos.

There are a number of Lanzarote specialist villa agencies, who tend to be more knowledgeable than the more international villa advertising sites. They can always help with advice about locations, the need for a car, local attractions, and so on, as well as also often knowing a lot about the individual properties themselves.

What more could you want from a family holiday resort? Try booking a villa in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, when you plan your next family holiday.

Miles Couchman is Editor and Owner of All Things Lanzarote, a travel information site dedicated to the island of Lanzarote. The site includes a big section on villas in Playa Blanca Lanzarote, that are available for holiday rental, including many in Playa Blanca, as well as a great range of hotels in Lanzarote.