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 beautiful views all around it. Out to sea, there is a spectacular view of Fuerteventura and Lobos, the two neighbouring islands. In the other direction, the mountains of Timanfaya and Femes provide a spectacular backdrop to this beautiful resort.

Playa Blanca also boasts some of the best beaches on Lanzarote, which are generally very safe. They include several at Papagayo at the northern end of Playa Blanca, Playa Dorada (close to the stylish Marina Rubicon with its designer boats and yachts), the Town Beach, and Playa Flamingo at the southern end. In between, there is also the old port of Playa Blanca, from which ferries travel to and from Fuerteventura.

Many consider that the best way to enjoy a family holiday in Playa Blanca is at one of the luxury villas that have been built around the town. These range in size from 2 bedroomed, semi-detached villas that are close to the centre, to much larger 4 to 5 bedroomed properties with games rooms and hot tub/jacuzzis. Some of these developments can be seen ranging up the sides on Montana Roja, as you travel south from the town towards the lighthouse and Faro Park which marks the southernmost tip of the resort. Many villas in this area enjoy stunning views of the Bocaina Straits, as well as 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.

What more could you want from a family holiday resort? Try booking a villa in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, when you plan your next family holiday.

Miles Couchman is Editor and Owner 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.