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Relax and enjoy the sun, sea and sand on some of the most beautiful beaches you'll find anywhere, and at a great price.
Lanzarote enjoys great weather all year round and this two bedroom apartment located in Playa Blanca offers a great way to enjoy it.
One of the fabulous Papagayo beaches One of the fabulous Papagayo beaches The Marina Rubicon The Playa Blanca Promenade
The Apartment Playa Blanca Getting There Availability Rental Rates How To Book

The Apartment
The Apartment is located on the quiet and friendly Virginia Park complex a short distance outside of the resort centre and boasts two bedrooms, one bathroom, a good size living area with kitchen and a large terrace which provides views of the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura and the nearby Montaña Roja (Red Mountain).   The sun rises at the rear of the Apartment and sets at the front which means that the terrace basks in the fantastic Lanzarote sunshine all afternoon and evening so provides ample opportunity to relax and enjoy the barbecue and a nice cold drink or just while away the time sunbathing.  

The bright and spacious interior sleeps up to six people and is furnished to a high standard with everything you'll need to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.  

In the comfortable lounge area you'll find a three seat sofa-bed which sleeps two, a wall-mounted remote-control flat screen T.V. with over 40 English-speaking satellite channels, a DVD player with a good selection of films and a PlayStation 2 to keep the kids occupied.  

The kitchen is well equipped including a fridge with freezer compartment, a halogen hob with a child-safe lock, an electric fan oven with grill, an extractor hood, a microwave oven plus a kettle and toaster.   There is plenty of storage and preparation space as well as a good selection of kitchen utensils, crockery, cutlery and glasses.

The comfortable lounge area The well appointed kitchen The TV and entertainment

The bathroom is fully equipped with a bath and shower, a toilet, bidet and hand basin with a large mirror. Bath and hand towels are provided and changed on a weekly basis.

The large main bedroom which sleeps two is equipped with a double-bed and two bedside tables, large built-in wardrobes with plenty of space to store and hang clothes, and a dressing table.   Also provided is a black-out blind to keep the sun out in the mornings and an electronic safe in which to store your valuables is located within one of the wardrobes.   Bed linen is provided and is changed on a weekly basis.

The second bedroom which sleeps two is equipped with single bed with a second single pull-out bed below plus a free-standing wardrobe.   Also provided is a black-out blind.

The large sunny terrace provides plenty of space and is furnished for outdoor dining and additionally sports a barbecue on which to cook some of the excellent local fish.   At the side of the terrace there is a covered solana (an outdoor utility room) in which you'll find the washing machine and dryers for your clothes.

On the complex there are three communal swimming pools, one being a kids pool.   There are two small supermarkets within a minute or two's walk and should you wish, the nearest bar and restaurant are located in the Paradise Island hotel which is right next door to the complex.

There is ample car parking available directly outside of the Apartment for those wishing to hire a car during their stay.   Access to the Apartment is via steps only so unfortunately it isn't suitable for those with difficulty traversing steps.

The main bedroom The second bedroom A view from the terrace


Playa Blanca
Situated on the south coast of the island of Lanzarote, and around 35 kilometres south-west of Arrecife Airport, Playa Blanca is considered to be the most developing resort in the Canary Islands.   Once little more than a small fishing village, the past 20 years has seen the village expand into a vibrant and modern resort boasting a good selection of shops and supermarkets that cater for the everyday holiday essentials, with most also stocking a wide selection of recognisable branded goods.   Along the main tourist thoroughfares you will find an array of restaurants serving very good quality food, souvenir shops and cheap electronics vendors.  

In addition to the resort centre, the fantastic Marina Rubicon is located a short distance outside of the town.   The commercial centre that has grown around the Marina also boasts a number of bars and good quality restaurants and provides a great location for a romantic evening meal.

With it's fantastic year-round weather and family atmosphere, Playa Blanca is very popular with visitors from the U.K. and Ireland.  

One of the Papagayo beaches Playa Blanca Playa Blanca harbour

The area features a number of beaches of varying size, however most visitors to Playa Blanca sadly never explore beyond the main beaches in the resort centre.

The beach after which the town was named, Playa Blanca, is quaint and has been awarded a Blue Flag for its facilities, cleanliness, and water quality.

Playa Flamingo is a few minutes walk away to the west, on the opposite side of the port and can be reached by the wide traffic free promenade that stretches all of the way from the Marina Rubicon.   This beach itself is very attractive, with fine golden white sands, and is very popular with families.

Playa Dorada is even smaller than Playa Blanca, and again its fine white sands have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag.   Playa Dorada tends to be more popular with local residents however the beach shelves quite steeply only a few metres offshore so be aware of this should you enter the water.  

The award winning Papagayo Beaches are located around the Papagayo headland at the extreme eastern end of the bay in which the resort of Playa Blanca is located, some 4½ miles from the centre of the resort.   Papagayo is now a specially protected area, and future building and development works along this part of the coast is now totally prohibited.   The half dozen or so beaches that make up Papagayo are widely considered by many to be some of the best beaches in the whole of Spain, however getting there from Playa Blanca can be quite difficult as the road is quite rough and bumpy and additionally the government has imposed a toll on all vehicles travelling through Papagayo, however the trip is entirely worth it and, once on the beach we're sure you'll agree, just take a look at some of the photos at the top of the page.
As a more practical alternative to the bumpy road, a "sea taxi" operates from the harbour at Playa Blanca throughout the day, taking around 1/2 an hour to make the short journey.  

The market at the Marina Rubicon The Playa Dorada beach The Papagayo headland


Getting There
From Ireland

From Britain
Availability
Rental Rates
We charge for rental of the apartment as a whole not by the number of people staying, and the price is credit crunchingly realistic!!!

Date From Date From Weekly Rate
01 Dec 2008 31 Mar 2009 € 225.00
01 Apr 2009 31 May 2009 € 250.00
01 Jun 2009 12 Sep 2009 € 300.00
13 Sep 2009 30 Nov 2009 € 250.00
01 Dec 2009 13 Dec 2009 € 225.00
14 Dec 2009 03 Jan 2010 € 300.00
04 Jan 2010 31 Mar 2010 € 225.00

Please note that all of our prices are in Euro as this is the only currency that we accept for payment.   You can get current exchange rates from www.xe.com.

Payment Options
We accept payment with any of the following methods:
  • Online using PayPal
    PayPal is convenient and allows you to pay using your credit card however PayPal imposes upon us surcharges amounting to close on 4% on these transactions which we reluctantly have to pass on.

  • Bankers Draft
    Bankers Drafts must be denominated in Euro.

  • Direct Bank Transfer
    Bank transfers need to be made in Euro.

  • Personal Cheque
    We can only accept personal cheques in Euro.  Cheques must have cleared at least one week prior to commencement of your stay.

How To Book
If you would like some more information or would like to book the apartment please contact Richard or Jean either by phone or e-mail:

E-Mail virginiaparkapartment@yahoo.ie
Phone 087 136 2549  (+353 87 136 2549 from outside of Ireland)
087 239 2803  (+353 87 239 2803 from outside of Ireland)

Please ensure that you read our Booking Policy before you book. Holiday lettings in Lanzarote