Beaches
Playa de las Coloradas – an informal beach over 400 metres long, just 200 metres walk from the villa.
Playa Dorada – a large sandy beach ideal for families. Plenty of facilities including lounger and umbrella hire, pedalos, watersports, and a bar that serves food overlooking the beach.
Set back on the promenade behind the beach are bars, cafes, shops and an ice cream parlour.
Playas de Papagayo – part of the Los Ajaches nature reserve beaches – they’re unspoilt but there are no facilities so take what you need. The first of the beaches is Playa Mujeres, about a 20 minute walk from the villa.
Restaurants and bars
You’ll be spoilt for choice. You can head into Las Coloradas which is on the doorstep of the villa, or stroll along the promenade into Rubicon Marina where there’s a fantastic selection of bars, cafes and restaurants. Further along the promenade are the restaurants, bars and nightlife of central Playa Blanca.
Below is just a small selection of restaurants and bars that are consistently popular among guests.
Casa Carlos, Calle el Moral, Las Coloradas.
La Rustica, Avenida Papagayo, central Playa Blanca.
El Lagar de Baco, Centro Commercial El Pueblo, Las Coloradas.
Camel Restaurant, Avenida Maritima, central Playa Blanca.
Cafe del Puerto, Rubicon Marina.
Shopping
Rubicon Shop&Fun – a shopping centre with a bowling alley at Rubicon Marina. Clothes, designer goods, sports goods, supermarket, hairdresser and more.
Rubicon Marina Market – lots of stalls, always busy ! Every Wednesday and Saturday morning 9am – 2pm.
Overseas Supermarket – just 150 metres from the villa, offering products from Iceland and Waitrose.
Local excursions and activities
Paseo Maritimo – just two minutes from the villa this is ideal for running or walking – approximately 8km of promenade from Las Coloradas to the Pechiguera lighthouse near Faro Park.
Montana Roja – to the west of Playa Blanca (about 5km along the promenade from the villa) there is a path up this volcano and around the crater. Breathtaking views.
Kayak Lanzarote
Kayak and wetsuit rental.
Kayaking and hiking guided trips.
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Museo Atlantico – an underwater museum for divers.
Daily trips organised by Dive College Lanzarote.
Also PADI dive courses from complete beginner and refresher to instructor.
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Papagayo Cat
Catamaran cruises including food and drink.
Sunset cruises with a glass of cava and private cruises available.
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Further afield
Isla de Lobos – a ferry trip to Feurta Ventura and onwards to this nature reserve is popular for tourists interested in flora, fauna and geology.
Cueva de los Verdes – one of the longest volcanic tunnels in the world.
Los Hervidos – spectacular views of the volcanic lava coastline.
Timanfaya National Park – 51km2 of protected volcanic landscape.
A visit to El Diablo restaurant is recommended. Panoramic views and food cooked using the heat from the volcano below.
Lagomar Museum – private house (once owned by Omar Sharif) and rockgardens open to the public.
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El Mirador del Rio – stunning views out from an altitude of 400 metres.
Wine Tours Lanzarote – stunning scenery and a tasting opportunity at the end of the tour.
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