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Level 4, 66 Wyndham Street
Auckland, New Zealand
Level 4, 66 Wyndham Street
Auckland, New Zealand
Playa Blanca is located on the south of Lanzarote island, the smaller of the two main Canary Islands, located 100 km's from the coast of Africa. Playa Blanca still retains the atmosphere of a once small fishing village. It is a popular but tranquil resort, ideal for family and for people looking for relaxation. Its beach promenade is lined with restaurants and shops, and there are superb views of the mountains and the nearby islands of Lobo and Fuerteventura.
Within a short drive are the magnificent Papagayo beaches, considered by many the most beautiful in Spain. Other places to visit on Lanzarote include the Municipality of Haría, the strange volcanic vineyards of La Geria and an off island trip to La Graciosa Islet and the rest of the Chinijo Archipelago.
Things to See & Do
* Playa Blanca beach
* Beaches of Papagayo
* Night life of Puerto del Carmen
* El Rio Lookout
* Cactus Garden
General information
Cruise Season – Feb to Dec
Currency - Euro (€)
Language – Spanish
Land Area – 846 sq km’s
Population – 84,849
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time –GMT/UTC plus one hour
International Country Telephone Code – + 34
Port Location – The port is located in the capital city, Playa Blanca.
Transport Links- Guacimeta International Airport is five minutes outside the capital, from where there are direct flights every day to the other islands in the archipelago as well as frequent connections to the Spanish peninsula and the major cities of Europe. The commercial port is in Arrecife, the main gateway for import-export. From Playa Blanca, you can take a ferry across to Puerto de Corralejo in Fuerteventura. There is another commercial port, Los Marmoles, in the Municipality of Teguise.