Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca is a charming beach located on the southern side of the island. It is known for its clear waters and clean, sandy shores. The beach is relatively small, adding to its intimate and cozy atmosphere.

The beach is surrounded by a variety of amenities, including numerous bars, restaurants, and shops, ensuring visitors have everything they need for a comfortable and enjoyable day out. The beach also benefits from a south-facing aspect, allowing it to bask in the sun throughout the day.

Explore accommodation options near Playa Blanca to enjoy its sun-drenched shores and charming, intimate ambiance.

In terms of accessibility, Playa Blanca can be reached by ferry, with a port nearby providing connections to Isla Los Lobos and Fuerteventura. Despite its popularity and the range of amenities on offer, the beach maintains a pleasant atmosphere without becoming overly crowded.

What to do at Playa Blanca?

Bars

You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.

Restaurants

You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the pristine and clear waters of the beach, and its convenient location with a variety of shops around. They also appreciate the beach's south-facing aspect, which allows it to get sun all day. However, some visitors complain about the beach being small.

Where to Stay near Playa Blanca?

Beach lovers heading to Playa Blanca often opt for accommodations in the town center, which offers a range of hotels and apartments within walking distance to the beach. Most visitors also explore nearby areas like Marina Rubicón, known for its upscale dining and shopping experiences.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Playa Blanca?

Latitude: 28.862746 / Longitude: -13.8298281

Playa Blanca is located in Lanzarote. The following map of Playa Blanca shows the exact location.

Playa Blanca: Weather Today

📅 Thursday, July 23, 2026
Today at Playa Blanca offers a mixed experience that is better suited for lounging by the shore than for a calm swim. While the air temperature remains pleasant at 28.1 °C, the beach is currently quite windy, and the conditions are further complicated by somewhat choppy waters that may feel unsettled for casual swimmers. The sea temperature of 23.2 °C is comfortable, but the active wave activity suggests caution if you head into the water. With an intense UV Index of 8.75, it is essential to reapply protection frequently, even with some light cloud cover filtering the sun. Overall, it is an average day where you might prefer to relax on the sand while keeping a close eye on the breezy conditions and moving water.
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Air

Low / High21.2°C/28.1°C
Feels Like (High)28.8°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature23.2 °C
Wave Height1.3 m
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Rain

Rain Chance0%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:11/20:52
Sunshine Hours12.5 hrs
UV Index8.75
Cloud Cover27%
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Wind

Speed30.2 km/h
Gusts56.9 km/h
DirectionN

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