Playa Blanca at Fuerteventura

Playa Blanca is located just 2 km from the capital of Fuerteventura, Puerto del Rosario, 875 m long and 40 m of white sand is the beach with the greatest influx all year round.

The crystal clear waters and Caribbean sand make it perfect for a relaxing day at the beach for both residents and tourists who come to visit the island of Fuerteventura.

Playa Blanca is almost sheltered from the wind and its waters are quite calm but in this part of the Majorera coast moderate waves predominate.

But as in almost all the island, where the trade winds blow constantly, you can never be too careful, even if there is a lifeguard service on the beach from 10.00 to 18.00.

This is a semi-urban beach and although nudism is allowed, it should be noted that it is a very family beach.

The beach is one of the places where the municipality of Puerto del Rosario allows overnight stays in campers, obviously respecting the nature and environment of the island.

What services are there in Playa Blanca?

As in almost all the island of Fuerteventura the beaches are uncontaminated and wild and to preserve their natural state the services offered on the beach are limited.

But this beach of Puerto del Rosario is the ideal place for long walks, between the white sand and the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

When you reach the airport of Fuerteventura, it is impossible to miss visiting this magical place and enjoying the sun and sea of ​​the island.

For those who want a quiet place, heavenly beaches and breathtaking views, here you will also find a beautiful hotel restaurant, an emblematic building built in the 60s.

From Playa Blanca you can reach Playa Chica on foot, via a modern pedestrian promenade.

And from here you can reach the bars and restaurants with sea view for a delicious lunch with typical Canarian and international dishes.

Then continue exploring the small historic center of Puerto del Rosario to discover the history, culture, tradition and gastronomy of the island Majorera (the inhabitants of Fuerteventura).

Of course without forgetting the main attractions that this city of Fuerteventura offers such as the open-air museum located on the seafront and the tourist port.

Water sports and entertainment in Playa Blanca 

This coast is the ideal place for those seeking recreation and fun in nature and who do not want to give up sports activities even on holiday.

On this beach you can practice various water sports and outdoor sports such as: surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing , beach football, beach handball, beach volleyball for everyone, young and old.

Added to these are the traditional regattas of  Vela Latina, Optimist, Canoe, where entertainment for children and the musical atmosphere will accompany the various shows.

Every year on this beach also takes place the biggest show Sol y Luna, one of the most emblematic entertainment events on the island of Fuerteventura.

Sol y Luna is an event full of completely free activities aimed at the whole family with a great variety of events and which ends in the late afternoon-night.

Playa Blanca has received the Blue Flag several times

This international program rewards the efforts of city councils and marina managers to meet the high demands that the Blue Flag entails.

Furthermore, Playa Blanca is a guarantee of quality health, care for the environment, accessibility and services and an exemplary level of quality of the water and of this entire coastline.

The Blue Flag is also a recognition of everyone’s commitment, and serves as a stimulus to define and implement the new tourism model that this island wants.

The others beaches of Puerto del Rosario, Playa Chica and Puerto Lajas beach are also declared Blue Flag.

How to get to Playa Blanca?

Playa Blanca can be easily reached on foot or by bicycle, following the promenade that goes from the Congress Palace to the beach.

Wih a rental car following the FV-2 from Puerto del Rosario towards the Airport of El Matorral, there is a detour that takes you directly to the beach.

By bus , with lines 3, 10, 16 and L1 that connect Puerto del Rosario with Playa Blanca or with taxi services.