Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca is a resort town at the southern tip of Lanzarote, with sheltered bays, the Papagayo coves and a ferry to Fuerteventura.
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Playa Blanca is a resort town at the southern tip of Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands, in the municipality of Yaiza. It is the island's newest and fastest-growing resort. The coast is one large bay split into three smaller ones, which keeps the beaches sheltered and good for swimming. Across the Bocaina strait lies Fuerteventura, and the harbour has ferries to that island.
The main draws are the beaches and the sun. The town gets sunshine on about 300 days a year, and rain falls on about 16 days a year, mostly from December to February. July and August are the windiest months. Day trips often head to the Papagayo coves, a protected national park reached by a bumpy dirt road or on foot via Las Coloradas, and to Montaña Roja, a dormant volcano with views over the town. Buses serve all parts of the island, and the airport is about 40 minutes away by car.
Playa Blanca in five
- Walk the promenade, then go east to PapagayoThe seafront path links the town to its marina. The Papagayo coves lie a short drive east; check for any entry or parking charge before you go.
- Hire a car for Timanfaya and the northPlaya Blanca is at the far southern tip. Timanfaya and the lava fields are easiest by car, and organized coach trips run from the resorts.Puerto del Carmen
- Take the ferry to Fuerteventura for a dayBoats cross to Corralejo in about 25–35 minutes. It works as a beach day or a dunes day, but check the timetable and bring your passport.
- Pack for wind, not just sunThe trade winds cool the coast and can whip the sea. Bring a light layer for evenings and check the wind forecast for boat trips and kite sessions.
- Stay in Playa Blanca for calm, not nightlifeEvenings here are low-key. If you want livelier bars and a longer beach strip, Puerto del Carmen is about 35–40 km away.Puerto del Carmen
Need to know
- Airport
- Lanzarote (ACE), about 40 min by road
- Getting there
- Flights to Lanzarote, then taxi, bus or hire car
- Getting around
- Walk in town; car or bus for the rest of the island
- Best base
- Playa Blanca itself, for beaches and quiet evenings
- Time needed
- 4–7 days for a beach week with one or two trips
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- JanuaryClear1 rainy dayHigh20°Low17°Mild, windyJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, windy
- FebruaryClear3 rainy daysHigh20°Low17°Winter sunFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 14 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Winter sun
- MarchClear3 rainy daysHigh20°Low17°Winter sunMarchClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Winter sun
- AprilClear2 rainy daysHigh21°Low18°Warm, calmAprilClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm
- MayClear1 rainy dayHigh22°Low18°Warm, dryMayClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- JuneClear0 rainy daysHigh23°Low20°Hot, windyJuneClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, windy
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh24°Low21°Hot, dryJulyClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh26°Low21°HottestAugustClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest
- SeptemberClear1 rainy dayHigh25°Low22°Warm seaSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberClear2 rainy daysHigh24°Low21°Warm, quietOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- NovemberClear3 rainy daysHigh23°Low20°MildNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- DecemberClear3 rainy daysHigh20°Low18°Mild, showersDecemberClear
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 11 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, showers
Average daily high and low in Playa Blanca, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Playa Blanca
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
22
- Feels like
- 21°
- Humidity
- 73%
- Wind
- 18 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 28%
Playa Blanca
08:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today25°21°28%Monday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 28%.
- Tue24°20°18%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 18%.
- Wed25°20°0%Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 25°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu24°21°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri24°20°0%Friday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat25°21°7%Saturday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 7%.
- Sun27°22°34%Sunday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 34%.
Updated 08:36 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
- Corralejo, Fuerteventuraabout 25–35 min by ferryA dune park, surf beaches and a small harbor town.Read the guide
- Puerto del Carmenabout 35–45 min by carA bigger resort with a long beach and a small old harbor.Read the guide
- Arrecifeabout 45 min by carThe island capital, with a seafront and a small castle.Read the guide
Before you go to Playa Blanca
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Rules for Playa Blanca, checked
- Spain is in the Schengen Area. Check your entry requirements on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (exteriores.gob.es) before you fly.
- Non-EU travellers may be fingerprinted and photographed at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the European Commission's EES page.
- Papagayo coves are a protected national park with a vehicle entry fee. Check current rules with the Cabildo de Lanzarote before you drive.
Plan around Playa Blanca
Regions, trains, entry rules and money for the whole country
Read the guidePuerto del CarmenLanzarote's livelier resort, with a longer beach strip
Read the guideArrecifeThe island capital, a short drive from the airport
Read the guideCorralejoFuerteventura's dunes and surf, a ferry hop away
Read the guideCanary IslandsHow the islands compare for a first trip
Read the guideTourist taxes in EuropeHow per-night tourist taxes are charged in Spain
Read the guidePlaya Blanca FAQ
Is Playa Blanca a good place to stay in Lanzarote?
Yes, for calm beach holidays and short drives to the southern coves. It is quieter than Puerto del Carmen and farther from the airport and the north. Hire a car if you plan to see Timanfaya.
How far is Playa Blanca from Lanzarote airport?
About 40 minutes by road, depending on traffic. Taxis and hire cars are the easiest options; buses run on the same road but less often.
Can you take a ferry from Playa Blanca to Fuerteventura?
Yes, boats run to Corralejo in about 25–35 minutes. It is an easy day out, but check the current timetable and booking rules on the operator's site before you plan around it.
What is the best time to visit Playa Blanca?
February to April and October to November give mild, sunny weather. Summer is hot and windy. Winter is warm for northern Europeans but not always beach-clear, so pack a layer.
Do I need a car in Playa Blanca?
Not for the town and the promenade. You need one, or a tour, for Timanfaya, the north and the quieter beaches. Taxis between resorts add up quickly on longer drives.