Tourist Office Playa
Blanca (On the entrance to Calle Limones)
Tel 0034 928 510 018
Yaiza village itself has twice been voted the prettiest
in Spain.
With its charming whitewashed buildings and green
paintwork it makes for a delightful day out just strolling around.
Filled with history it is in fact lucky to still be standing as it was almost completely destroyed by the volcanic eruption of the 18th century. Yaiza now boasts some beautifully restored houses set in pretty gardens approached by Palm tree lined roads.
The church is called the Nuetsra
Señora de los Remedios
and was constructed in the 19th century on the ruins of the old chapel
site.
In the church yard you will see the only specimen of the
American Bamboo plant on the island.
Gorgeous paintings and carvings inside the church.
Galeria Yaiza displays work from the 30
or so artists & photographers residing on the island.
It also has jewelry, pottery and photographs for sale.
At the far end of the square is the
Benito Armas Cultural Centre
dedicated to the author and politician
who lived in Yaiza for over 60 years.
Over the Christmas period
the open air Nativity Scene
is one of the highlights of the island.
Set in the main square it usually
shows the working village in miniature.
Uga is close by to Yaiza and has a Camel
Farm
as well as a Salmon Smokery
where you can purchase really high quality
Smoked Salmon at very reasonable prices.
Recently built on the side of the mountain
are the Stratus Vineyards which supply
the new Stratus Bodega.
La Geria is the islands central vineyard
area.
The small dug outs surrounded by low stone walls are where the vines
are planted to protect them from the wind and trap moisture in the
Black Picon from the wind.
These constructions are called Gerias.
The new 18 million Euro Bodega Stratus
which opened in May 2007 is the latest
addition to the many Bodegas (winemakers)
we have on Lanzarote.
Please stop at the Stratus Bodega to taste the
wine and cheese or have some lunch in their
restaurant but more importantly to see the beautifully
constructed building which looks almost like a Cathedral.
Tip. Please buy wines to take home as they
will be packed for travel at no extra charge.
Playa Quemada is an unspoilt authentic
fishing village and boasts the excellent Playa Quemada restaurant sitting
right on the sea front with its black volcanic beach and
which serves fish of course!
Opposite the Playa Quemada turning off the LZ2 is the
Lanzarote A Cabbalo. (See Attractions) where you may hire
Horses or Camels for a trek across
the beaches.
Femes is probably one of the best photo
opportunities
on the island. Park your hire car at Balcon
de Femes
in the village of Femes on a clear day and stop to breath!
The view stretches as far as Fuerteventura
where you can clearly see the glow of the sandy beaches.
The restaurant Balcon de Femes offers the best
views but the gardens at the Casa Emilio are very
pretty.
Tip. Watch your driving down the other side
of the mountain as the view is rather distracting.
El Golfo is along the coast road,
which is
fantastic in itself, past the Green Lake
(see Cultural Attractions) until you come
down the mountain into the fishing village of El Golfo.
Mainly consisting of a line of fish restaurants
obviously serving the fresh catch of the day.
If you love fish do not miss El Golfo.
The scenery here is pretty dramatic in fact
this location has been used in filming,
the most famous of which was “One Million Years BC”
featuring Raquel Welch and THAT bikini!
Las Salinas de Janubio (Salt Pans).
This is the only operating salt extraction works on the island.When
it was fully operational some 10.00 tons of salt was
extracted per year.The main use for the salt was for the preservation
of fish but now that we have refrigeration units the production
is down to some 2000 tons per year.
Some of the salt is still sold as table salt with the bulk going
towards the famous Corpus Christi Festival (See
Teguise) held
in June where the streets are decorated in fantastic colored
salt designs.
Just along from the Salinas is the Black beach
which is unsuitable for swimming but looks pretty dramatic. TIP: Photograph the Salinas on a sunset as the colors are beautiful.
Playa Blanca is an up and coming brand new 5*
Resort
with white beaches and a small harbor
from which the ferries come and go to Fuerteventura.
Only 20 minutes away Fuerteventura
is an excellent day out for shopping or Golf
or to simply enjoy the stunning sand dunes
which stretch for miles along white sandy beaches.
Within Playa Blanca you will find some
of the most modern Hotels on the Island
alongside some especially good shops and restaurants
all of which may be accessed from the
longest promenade in Europe.
This promenade passes along the entire length of
Playa Blanca connecting the hotels and town centre
and makes for a glorious stroll in the evening
or a brisk early morning walk before a hearty breakfast!
Undoubtedly one of the main attractions of Playa Blanca
has to be it’s beautiful beaches with the
other
star feature being the wonderful Marina Rubicon
with its walkways, shops, boats,
restaurants, art galleries and so much more!
(See attractions & Shopping).
There is now a municipal bus service
which runs the entire length of Playa Blanca
at a flat rate charge of 1.15€ per ride. Children
under 4 free.
Tip. Try one of the Irish Pubs and bars for a really hearty meal and a great welcome!
Ferries from the harbor to Fuerteventure:-
Armas Ferry 902 456 500.
PB to Fuerte 07.00 – 09.00 – 13.15 – 15.00 – 17.00 – 19.00
Fuerte to PB 08.00 – 10.00 – 12.00 – 14.00 – 16.00 – 18.00 – 20.00
Los Hervidoras (See Cultural attractions).
Timanfaya Park (See Cultural attractions).
Papagayo is six beaches set in coves
which are situated just outside of Playa Blanca.
Reached on foot or by car via a semi
made up road with a pass costing 3€ for the day.
There are a few bars & restaurants on the beaches
which are obviously costly as they have a captive
audience so take a picnic and plenty to drink.
Some nudity.
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