Local Area Information for Villa Montana Vista, Las Coloradas Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca (Spanish for "White Beach") is the southernmost town of the Spanish island of Lanzarote and is approximately a 30 minute drive from the airport (Arrecife). Villa Montana Vista is a short walk along the seafront promenade from the bustling Marina Rubicon with a wide range of restaurants and bars, there is a market on a Wednesday and Saturday mornings, selling handcrafted gifts to local wines. It is one of our favourite spots to relax and enjoy a glass of Sangria and tapas.

You are spoilt for choice for beaches:

The unspoilt natural beaches of Papagayo are just a 10/15 minute walk over the headland, a collection of smaller beaches Papagayo wins you over with its crystal clear water. It's perfect for taking up snorkelling and for enjoying the beauty of its depths. Suitable for naturist sunbathing.

A short walk part the Marina Rubicon you will find Playa Dorada, "The Golden Beach", the sea around Playa Dorada is generally very calm. There are many cafes and restaurants to enjoy in this area. Here you can enjoy water based activities, Banana boats, Pedalos and Parascending, Sunbeds and umbrellas are available to hire. There are lifeguards on this beach.

If you fancy a swim whilst walking along the seafront promenade in the centre of town there is a small beach called Playa Blanca (White Beach). It is a mix of sand and rocks and is the quietest of the resort's 3 main beaches, set amongst the resorts many cafes and restaurants.

It is worthwhile hiring a car as there are many places of interest on Lanzarote for you to see, for example the fabulous Timanfaya National Park, Cesar Manrique house (the famous Lanzarote artist), Cueva de Los Verdes (the green caves), El Golfo with the natural green lagoon and many more.