Tucked on the southwest tip of Lanzarote, Playa Blanca holidays provide a peaceful holiday with a number of stunning beaches. Playa Blanca gets its name from the white sandy beach in the heart of the town, which is the perfect place to sit in the sun and top up that tan. Either side of the port there are other beaches in Playa Dorada and Playa Flamingo that are equally as impressive.

Playa Blanca has got the lot when it comes to accommodation and is perfect for both couples and families wanting package holidays. Whether you want to holiday in luxury or save the pennies and stay in a self-catering apartment, you'll have a great choice here. The traditional and relaxed nature of the resort means that the nightlife is pretty low key with just a handful of discos and music bars. Couples can enjoy al fresco dining beneath the stars, sipping cocktails on a balmy evening or moonlit strolls along the beachfront. The promenade is lined with waterside cafes and fashionable restaurants that serve a variety of delicious seafood.

Once a small fishing port, you can still have a wander around the pretty harbour there packed with colourful working boats. As well as swimming and water sports activities, day trips from Playa Blanca are very popular so you'll be able to see what other Canaries holidays are like. Take a ferry to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura or Papagayo. For fascinating rock formations, stunning volcanoes and lunar-like landscapes take a trip inland to the Timanfaya National Park. Whatever you do though, you'll never be bored in Playa Blanca.

If you've fallen in love with the Canary Islands why not take a look at our other fabulous Lanzarote holidays and check out the wonderful resorts on the island from Costa Teguise holidays to Arrecife holidays.