Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, Guide

BigAunty

Thanks again for the previous advice.

Just found out my hotel in Playa Blanca has chargeable wifi - so disappointed.

Are there any free unencrypted wifi hot spots around town, either in a cafe, in a public space or in hotel lobbies that don't require a password?

Elle1971

Don't worry - lots of bars and cafes have free wifi. As long as you are buying a drink, they'll give you the password. As for places that aren't password protected... hmmm... not sure - but I think you'll struggle to find those.
Elle xx

ELF85

HI I wonder if anyone can help. I am going to playa blanca in May staying in the dream gran castillo hotel for my dads 50th birthday. I would like to to something nice for my dad on his birthday.

is there anywhere that will make nice cakes for you that anyone can recommend? my dad would like to go to a nice indian restaurant outthere if anyone can recommend one that would be great!

Elle1971

ELF85 wrote: »

HI I wonder if anyone can help. I am going to playa blanca in May staying in the dream gran castillo hotel for my dads 50th birthday. I would like to to something nice for my dad on his birthday.

is there anywhere that will make nice cakes for you that anyone can recommend? my dad would like to go to a nice indian restaurant outthere if anyone can recommend one that would be great!

The cake question is nice and easy. Contact Dave & Marion at Le Moka - they do special occasion cakes all the time. www.canarynightlife.net/le-moka

Also... Sarah at English Cakes Lanzarote comes very highly recommended. https://www.facebook.com/english.cakeslanzarote

As for Indian food... I'm a bit out of touch with those now, as I cook my own Indian food and have done for a couple of years now. I always rated Indian Tandoor House in the pedestrianised area. The place is modest and not shiny new... but the food is very very tasty. One place I won't ever touch is Spices on the seafront. 3 times we tried it... and 3 times it was dire. Shame, because the setting is stunning. Fazz's gets mixed reviews. I've never eaten there so cannot comment on a personal note. The nearest Fazz to you is upstairs in the Rubimar Shopping Centre.

Elle x

HxIrish

Hi,
I am wanting a villa for 4 weeks in July. The one we usually stay in as been sold so not quite sure where to start to look.
I'm wanting a private pool and have stayed before on El Palomar.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks

Elle1971

Hello HxIrish. Loads and loads of companies and websites to choose from. I've been using https://www.lanzarotelates.com (about 7 years now) to book for friends and family when we couldn't squeeze them in the spare room. Email Marie on info@lanzarotelates.com
Elle xx

Berylbat

Hi, can you tell me what taxi firm is reliable for playa blanca to airport for a pickup that would be at about 4.30 am please and what the cost would be ..Thanks

Elle1971

The taxis are all governed by the Island authorities... so you are safe calling 0034 928 524 222. It will cost around €50. Would save you money if you book a private transfer instead. "Last Minute Travel" and "Canarias Puerto Mar" are well worth a look. At that time of the morning, it will probably have to be a private transfer..a Google search will bring uo their websites for you.

Elle x

Obviously_the_best

You can book taxis online at https://www.taxitourlanzarote.com

You can also have a private minibus for the same price, or slightly less if you book a return. They'll meet you in departures on the way out, and pick you up from the apartments on the way back.

http://www.canarias-puerto-mar-lanzarote.com/airport-transfers/

I have it on good authority (playa blanca destination expert, tripadvisor) that those guys are spot on service.

Berylbat

Thank you very much for the great information. Much appreciated