A trip to Teguise market is well worth a visit. A very bustling Town, it has live music sometimes in the square, and a huge range of crafts, clothes and everything you could want from a market.
Cesar ManriqueMirador del Rio
Next we headed to the Mirador del Rio, in the very North of the Island, which was the first of Cesar Manriques works of art we were to witness. It is basically a stunning viewing platform (mirador) with spectacular views over the Isla Graciosa and the sea beyond – yet it has been built in complete harmony with its surroundings. Stop for a coffee and admire the views from the café overlooking the mirador. The whole thing is carved out of the rocks, and is not spoilt by huge barriers so you really get the best view you can.
HariaWe took a drive up to the North of the Island to visit Haria – a cute village with a very small market street offering local foods like churros, breads, cheeses and clothes, and a couple of bar/restaurants where you can have lunch and watch the local trading. With the addition of a handful of craft shops, you can pick up a nice momento here. I got a hand made pair of leather shoes.
La Geria – wine making regionJust about half hour drive from Playa Blanca, past Yaiza, is the wine-making region, called the La Geria. Even if you do not opt for one of the tasting sessions, you can enjoy the unusual grape growing technique of Lanzarote from the road. Small semi-circular walls are built into the dark volcanic hill sides, where the grape vines are protected form the strong winds. It is quite a sight and worth the drive across this otherwise baron countryside. The wine, by the way, is pretty good value for money.
Papagayo BeachesJust a short distance along the coast by car you can find the famous Papagayo beaches, which are just stunning. These coves and clear seas are accessed only by dirt roads, so they remain relatively quiet and are a special place to laze away the day. If you go, there are limited restaurants and facilities, so you may wish to take a picnic.
Playa Blanca is a relatively new resort, and has been designed to suit all tastes. Much quieter than the main resorts of Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise, it has everything you need to enjoy a fabulous holiday, including some great restaurants. Just half hour drive from the airport, it lies in the most Southerly tip of Lanzarote. It also benefits from the port from which you can hop over to Fuerteventua, to which you have great views from the Playa Blanca seafront and beyond.
We were so impressed with our first trip to Lanzarote in April, we went back in July for another week – this time a more relaxing week than the last time. We did all our touring and photographing then, so we could now just relax and go back to places and restaurants that we really liked.We stayed in the same villa in Faro Park, Playa Blanca, as we loved it and the pool and Jacuzzi were going to be used more this time!
We decided to stay in Playa Blanca, as we prefer quieter places and good restaurants and Playa Blanca did not disappoint.Playa Blanca is a relatively new resort, and has been designed to suit all tastes. Much quieter than the main resorts of Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise, it has everything you need to enjoy a fabulous holiday. Just half hour drive from the airport, it lies in the most Southerly tip of Lanzarote. It also benefits from the port from which you can hop over to Fuerteventua, to which you have great views from the Playa Blanca seafront and beyond.