Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, Guide

notanewuser

Daft question if I may. Looking at Playa Blanca for a holiday in October. Is there much difference weather-wise between the 1st/2nd weeks in October and the 2nd/3rd?

Elle1971

Hiya! Not a daft question at all. There can be a risk of rain towards the middle of the month... but temps are fairly standard, and the sea is very swimmable.
Elle x

notanewuser

Thank you. Holiday booked. Yippee!!

Just sorting out a hire car with cabreramedina now. It's cheaper for 10 days hire than it is for 9. Do you think I can book to take the car back later in the day than I actually will?

Elle1971

Yeah - they should be flexible. Might cost you a little more... but worth asking anyway.
Have a great time! xxx

Sarahdol75

Just finishing packing my last bits, ready to head to Playa Blanca on Saturday, cant wait. Whats the weather like at the minute, nice and hot I hope, its been vile here today, wind and torrential rain. Need some sun!!!!

Elle1971

It's a little overcast at the moment... but don't worry - that shouldn't last for long.

Have a great time! xxxxx

Georgiec78

Sorry to jump in on this post I know u have a life lol but I'm hoping to book playa blanca for next year first time abroad with hubby n kids what are ur thought on the Hl club playa blank hotel?
Thanks

Elle1971

Hi Georgiec78.

Don't apologise!

The HL Club Playa Blanca is a nice enugh hotel, and not too far a walk from town either.

As it's your first time in the resort though... why not have a look at a couple closer to the beaches for your little ones.

Here's one for you that is great for families: http://www.thomson.co.uk/destinations/europe/spain/lanzarote/playa-blanca/apartments/flamingo-beach-resort.html

Elle xx

thebestnameshavegone

Can I second Ellie's recommendation of the Princesa Yaiza? Stayed there at Easter a year or two ago, and thought it was fantastic - one of the nicest holiday hotels we've ever stayed in. We had a great week, dividing our time between beach/pool/sunbathing, and a Manrique-themed culture crawl. Reading this thread makes me want to return!!

Elle1971

It's gorgeous isn't it thebestnameshavegone? The spa is especially lovely... and as for the Japanese restaurant - well... it's just gorgeous! Oh, and happy afternoons sat on the terrace of the piano bar supping white wine - lovely. Mind you at €8.50 a glass it should be!!
Elle x