The addition of many new flights from the UK since October 2009, thanks to Monarch, Aer Lingus and Ryanair, has seen a reduction in travelling costs to Lanzarote, and this helped to increase travellers to Lanzarote by 31% in October 2009 compared to the October 2008.

Playa Blanca has developed from its original fishing village roots, to become a thriving family resort, based around the development of high quality, luxury holiday villas and accommodation. There is also a wide choice of good quality restaurants to suit all budgets.

Playa Blanca offers magnificent 360 degree views. Out to sea, there is a spectacular view of Lobos and Fuerteventura, the two neighbouring islands. In the other direction, the mountains of Femes and Timanfaya provide a spectacular backdrop to this beautiful resort.

Playa Blanca also has some of the best beaches on Lanzarote, from Costa del Papagayo at the northern end of Playa Blanca, Playa Dorada (close to Marina Rubicon with its designer yachts and boats), the smaller Town Beach, and then Playa Flamingo to the south of the resort. In between, there is also the port of Playa Blanca, where ferries travel to and from Fuerteventura.

Holidays in Playa Blanca are best enjoyed at one of the many luxury villas in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote. These range in size from 2 bedroomed, semi-detached properties that are close to the centre, to 4 bedroomed, properties, many of which can be seen as you travel south from the town towards the lighthouse and Faro Park areas at the southernmost tip of the island. Many villas in this area enjoy great sea views of the Bocaina Straits, and the neighbouring islands of Fuerteventura and Lobos.

There are a number of Lanzarote specialist villa agencies, who tend to be more knowledgeable than the more international villa advertising sites. They can always help with advice about locations, the need for a car, local attractions, and so on, as well as also often knowing a lot about the individual properties themselves.

Try booking a villa in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, when you plan your next family holiday.

Miles Couchman is Owner and Editor of All Things Lanzarote, a travel information site dedicated to the island of Lanzarote. The site includes a big section on villas in Playa Blanca Lanzarote, that are available for holiday rental, including many in Playa Blanca, as well as a great range of hotels in Lanzarote.