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Playa Blanca
The quiet holiday resort of Playa Blanca is situated in the very
south of the island and is named after the surrounding white sandy
beaches. The resort has undergone a lot of construction and
upgrading in the last few years, which, contrary to expectation
hasn't ruined the Spanish charm of this resort but rather added to
it by giving tourists an extensive array of villas holiday
accommodation to choose from in Playa Blanca. Despite the extensive
growth over the last few years the old fishing village, in the
centre, retains its charm and has escaped much of the commercialism
that has blighted larger resorts. There is a good selection of
cafés, bars and restaurants in Playa Blanca along the promenade but
the main attractions are the nearby beaches; some of the best
beaches in the Canary Islands are just four miles (six km) away at
Papagayo. The resort is mainly geared for families and couples -
those wanting a more lively nightlife will need to make the 18-mile
(29km) journey to Puerto del Carmen.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and
Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Money
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided
into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and
major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards
and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels,
restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the
cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March
and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). The Canary
Islands: GMT (GMT +1 in summer).