David lives in Playa Blanca and offered to share his local knowledge of Lanzarote’s newest and up market holiday resort in the South of the island.

Where’s good to eat?

These are all excellent restaurants and in different locations within the resort of Playa Blanca.

Casa Brigida, Marina Rubicón

Aromas of Yaiza near the Correos in the centre

El Argentino, C.C. La Mulata near Natura Beach

If you fancy something a bit further out just head for the hills!

Casa Emiliano, Femés

Casa Marcos, Las Breñas

What’s the transport like in Playa Blanca?

There is a fantastic circular bus service, the number 30 bus is air conditioned and runs on the dot every 30 minutes around the resort from 06:30 right through to 22:00.

Where should you go for gay friendly bars?

Chillout Bar Manea, C.C. La Mulata

Galeria, Avenida Maritimo

Wax Sports & Lounge Bar, C.C. Papagayo

The Lighthouse Restaurant

The Snug, Faro de Pechiguera

What else can you recommend in Playa Blanca?

The walk along the promenade is fantastic, it takes around an hour from the Lighthouse to the centre if walking leisurely and 30 minutes if exercising.

Carlos for fabulous massage, reflexology and Indian head massage. Carlos works in one of the top resort hotels but also offers a mobile massage service to villas – the best massage I’ve ever had!