Holiday Villas in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote - An Ideal Family Resort

Playa Blanca, Lanzarote has long been enjoyed as an ideal family holiday resort. Situated at the southern tip of Lanzarote, it enjoys the best weather on the island, which can be enjoyed all year round, this making this jewel of Lanzarote an ideal winter holiday destination as well.

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 was originally a fishing village, but has grown into a thriving family resort, based around the development of top quality, luxurious holiday villas. There is also a wide choice of restaurants to suit all budgets, as well as a good range of 4 and 5 star hotels.

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

This area 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.

Many seasoned visitors believe that the area is best enjoyed at one of the many luxury villas in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote. These range in size from 2 bedroomed, semi-detached properties that are close to the centre, to 4 bedroomed, properties, many of which can be seen as you travel south from the town towards the lighthouse and Faro Park areas at the southernmost tip of the island. Many villas in this area enjoy great sea views of the Bocaina Straits, and the neighboring islands of Fuerteventura and Lobos.

Lanzarote specialist villa agencies will often tend to be more knowledgeable than the more international villa advertising sites that frequently top the Google listings. Look a little further down the lists, and you will see several of the better known Lanzarote specialist sites. They will always be ready to 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.

Try booking a villa in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, when you plan your next family holiday. You are unlikely to be disappointed, and your family will probably be highly delighted!