Playa Blanca Beaches

The resort is perfect for those who want to relax from the bustle of the city and enjoy nature. Playa Blanca is a famous family holiday center. The atmosphere here is quiet and calm so vacationers with children feel comfortable.

However, in Playa Blanca, there are a lot of shops, entertainment centers, and restaurants, so it does not look like an abandoned town, it’s just that life here is somehow slow.

Playa Blanca beaches

As the resort is relatively new, every year it is rapidly developing and changing. New hotel complexes and shopping centers are built. The symbol of the city is the ancient tower of Castillo de las Coloradas, which was built in the early 18th century. This fortification was intended as a protection from pirates. Today the fortress is National Emblem of Playa Blanca.

But the city is famous not for its historical sights, but for its magnificent beaches. Because of the proximity of the reefs, the sea is calm, and the water is clear and clean.

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Diving enthusiasts choose Playa Blanca resort because the visibility under the water can reach 20 meters, which allows you to appreciate the magnificence of the underwater world in details. It is impossible not to mention the local cuisine.

Naturally, the main dishes of any local restaurants will be seafood, but the delicacies that you will be offered will pleasantly surprise any lover of Caribbean cuisine.

 

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Lighthouse of Pechiger is located on one of the beautiful parts of the coast. For many years lighthouse served for local fishermen, who were forced to go fishing in all weather. Now the top of the lighthouse is a viewing platform, from where you can admire the picturesque views of the resort.

The natural symbol of the Spanish resort is the volcano Montagna Roja. Its last eruption happened a long time ago. Today the volcano is considered dormant. There are very interesting hiking trails. For the fans of outdoor activities, it’s  popular to climb the top of the volcano. The volcano has a gentle slope, so no special training is needed when climbing.  The top offers an astonishing view of the resort area and the coast.

Caleta de Famara

The most unusual attraction of Playa Blanca is located in the vicinity of the saline pond, Laguna de Hunubio. Many years ago saltwork was opened, which continues to work to this day and is the only one of its kind on the island.

For tourists, there are very exciting excursions, during which they can observe different stages of the salt extraction process. A small pouch of this amazing salt will be an excellent memorable gift from the excursion. These are just a few ways to diversify beach holidays in the popular resort of Playa Blanca.

 

Cuisine of Playa Blanca

National cuisine is a harmonious combination of Moorish, Jewish and European traditions. It is distinguished by the variety of dishes and the use of wide range of products. In each national restaurant, visitors are encouraged to try branded meat dishes. The most famous among them is the “Jamon” – the pork ham. It can be served as a separate dish or with other dishes. It is also included in the first courses.

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Many people associate national cuisine with tomato soup “gazpacho”. Indeed, it is one of the most famous national dishes, but among tourists soups of beans and lentils are equally popular. A real national pride is a paella. There are several dozen variations of cooking this dish. There is a paella of meat, seafood, and vegetables. Various ways of preparing the dish may seem very original to the foreign guests. Some cooks prepare a paella with the addition of snails and chorizo.

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