Keep it Local – Things to do in Playa Blanca

Here are a few tips and ideas of things to do during your stay in Playa Blanca.

Climb the Red Mountain

The famous Red Mountain (Montaña Roja) is a great way to spend a couple of hours exploring. You don’t have to be a professional or experienced, just have decent shoes and wear plenty of sun cream! Follow the path (click here for a link to Google Maps) and then enjoy the views from the top of the mountain, as well as walking around the crater.

Eat and drink like a local

Head off the main stretch of the seafront and you’ll find a few tapas and local bars dotted about, the locals are friendly and happy to help. Even try the cafés for a coffee and cake or croissant. If you like your coffee sweet and strong try a “leche leche”, which is a shot in a glass with condensed milk at the bottom, coffee in the middle and then hot milk at the top. When having tapas, a few well-known favourites are Canarian potatoes (crinkly potatoes) with mojo sauce, prawns in garlic, Spanish omelette, croquettes and fried squid.

La Mulata

The La Mulata commercial centre is often missed but not far from the main centre of Playa Blanca. If you fancy a night away from the main town centre, head to La Mulata, which is just a 5 minute drive or 4 to 5 euro taxi journey from your villa. At La Mulata you’ll find one of the best chill out cocktail bars in Playa Blanca with fantastic views, as well as a few dining options overlooking the sea. Click here for a link to Google Maps.

Papagayo Beaches

Papagayo Beaches are a collection of small coves of soft white side leading to crystal clear sea water, they are among the best beaches in Europe. You can drive to the beaches and parking spaces are very close to the beaches itself if you want to avoid a long walk. The dirt track leading to the beaches is accessed from the Playa Blanca-Femés road and there is a small charge of €3 as Papagayo is classified as a national park. Taking your own refreshments is advisable as there is only one bar and it may not be open all year round.

Market

Market days at the Marina Rubicon are Wednesday and Saturday. You’ll find a range of stalls surrounding the shops and bars with a lively, colourful atmosphere. Many of the stalls sell unique home made products.

Nightlife

Playa Blanca isn’t huge on nightlife and is mostly a quiet, family resort, but you can party until the early hours if you wish. Most of the late bars are located in the Papagayo Centro Commercial, which is just along from Dorada Beach. If you’re looking for live music have a walk around the bars there.