The Top 10 Things To Do And See In Playa Blanca Lanzarote

With close to two-and-a-half million visitors last year, Lanzarote is certainly a popular tourist destination. And positioned on the southern tip of the volcanic island is Playa Blanca – now the island’s third-busiest resort. Once a fishing village, it still maintains some of its laid-back vibe, though with no shortage of activities to keep the regular stream of holidaymakers happy. Here’s a selection of just some of the fun you can have there.

1. Marina Rubicon Street Market

Market, Street Food, Coffee, Beer

Visit Marina Rubicon for a stylish street market atmosphere against the backdrop of the swanky yacht marina. You can browse all kinds of local handmade goods, jewellery and souvenirs at the stalls that are nestled among the port’s bars, cafes and boutiques. It is open twice-weekly (Wednesdays and Saturdays) and you can expect to see as many locals as tourists milling around this colourful and friendly market.

2. Explore Europe's only underwater sculpture museum

Museum

Crossing the Rubicon, Jason deCaires Taylor

Opened in 2017 after almost three years in the making, Museo Atlántico is located just off the south coast of Playa Blanca. Europe’s only underwater sculpture gallery was created by British artist Jason deCaires Taylor, and consists of 12 installations and more than 300 life-size human figures, all at the sea floor at depths of 12 to 14 metres. It’s obviously best explored via a scuba dive to best get close to the artworks and sea life that they attract.

Take a submarine tour

With only 15 commercial submarines in the world, this is a rare opportunity to experience submarine travel first hand. Taking you 30 metres down, you’ll be able to witness a scuba diver feed the fish by hand right outside the submarine window as well as seeing local underwater shipwrecks. Book a tour with Excursions Lanzarote and they’ll pick you up and drop you off at your hotel.