Playa Barca Holidays
Playa Barca holidays – Beach bliss and unhurried calm in a lovely relaxed resort
The perfect Fuerteventura resort for quiet relaxation. Immense beaches with soft white sand are among the best in the Canaries. Popular with couples, young families, naturists and watersport fanatics. All are here for the fabulous beaches rather than non-stop nightlife. Entertainment is largely hotel based. A low-key selection of shops provides the holiday essentials while nicely varied dining options include authentic Canary Island tapas.
Warm shallow water is ideal for relaxed swimming and novice windsurfers. The main beach is good for children. Tremendous beach walks will reward you with an invigorating sense of open space and remarkably secluded spots for undisturbed sunbathing. You can complement beach relaxation with camel rides, snorkelling, windsurfing, jeep safaris or a boat trip to Lanzarote. Playa Barca holidays can also take in the Jandia National Park, the legendary windsurfing beach of Playa Sotavento and relaxing neighbouring resorts like Jandia and Costa Calma.
When to go to Playa Barca
Complete freedom. Holidays to Playa Barca are available all year round thanks to an idyllic beach holiday climate. July and August is the peak season but the sheer size of Playa Barca beaches ensures plenty of space at any time off year. Many of the best deals are found in early and late winter, when the resort is delightfully calm and you can still expect long hours of sunshine. Both spring and autumn see plenty of great-value holidays. Prices tend to be a little higher in the summer and Easter school holidays as well as the peak winter holiday weeks at Christmas and New Year.
The weather in Playa Barca
Fuerteventura can justly claim to have the most consistent beach holiday weather in Europe. Temperatures peak from June to September but average highs are a comfortable 30º and humidity is low. Breezes help cool things down and provide great conditions for watersports. Romantically warm summer evenings see temperatures in the low 20’s. Spring and autumn enjoy long hours of sunshine and highs in the mid 20’s. Even in deepest winter the Canary Islands offer a daily average of 7 hours of sunshine and temperatures warm enough for sunbathing and swimming.
Getting the best deal to Playa Barca
Don’t leave it too late if you are looking for Fuerteventura holidays at popular times like Christmas, Easter and the summer school holidays. Those who search early will find a wider choice of accommodation and cheap early booking deals. Exceptionally good-value holidays are found in early spring and autumn. Playa Barca holidays in June and September are often a good deal cheaper than peak summer. All Fuerteventura resorts offer cheap deals and last-minute holiday specials all year round. Tremendous value winter holidays are available in January and February. See our current best deals below or take a look at our late deals and last-minute holiday options.
Airport and transport need to know
Package holidays to Playa Barca fly to Fuerteventura Airport (FUE). This well-designed modern airport has a modest choice of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Low-cost, charter and scheduled flights from the UK depart from London, Birmingham, Bristol and regional airports like Newcastle and East Midlands. Flight time is a little over 4 hours. Transfer to Playa Barca is about an hour.
To travel by bus take the airport bus to Puerto del Rosario (approximately every 30 minutes) and then continue on to Playa Barca on bus number 1 or 10 www.maxoratabus.com. Economical buses run from Playa Barca to resorts like Costa Calma, Jandia, Morro Jable and Caleta de Fuste.
A taxi from Fuerteventura Airport to Playa Barca will cost around €80 (£66). Taxis are metered, easy to find and cheap by UK standards. Self-drive should present few problems. Roads are good and traffic density is low. Drive on the right.
The best beaches in Playa Barca
Fuerteventura beaches are considered the best in the Canary Islands. They are certainly the most spacious. Beaches near resort centre hotels are equipped with sun beds, well-maintained family facilities and are within easy reach of beach bars and restaurants. Strikingly blue water is usually calm. Beaches shelve safely into the sea and are kept very clean. Idyllic conditions for windsurfing, sailing and scuba diving classes.
The central Playa Barca beach has sun loungers, beach umbrellas, toilets, showers and a couple of beach bars. A safe environment for children offering plenty of sheltered areas well away from the open seas favoured by the windsurfers. It’s easy to reach the slightly more developed beaches at Costa Calma. The main resort centre beach is close to surprisingly wild and amazingly unspoilt stretches of fine pale sand. The atmosphere remains very relaxed even in the peak summer holiday season.
You’ll find a wide choice of windsurf schools and adventure holiday specialists. Clear water offers good conditions for scuba diving classes. Playa Barca gives easy access to Playa Sotavento, a world famous venue for windsurfing and kite surfing. Popular with naturists too. Few facilities. Semi-deserted beaches extend 17 miles south to Moro Jable so you will never have a problem finding a spot to yourself.
Most Fuerteventura beach connoisseurs rate Playa Barca beaches among the very best on the island. Couples looking for holiday romance will love the semi-deserted beaches to the south of Playa Barca. Secluded coves and extensive sand dunes are popular with naturists. A favourite spot for long beach walks. If you want wild seclusion head into the Jandia National Park. Beaches like Playa Cofete and Playa de Barlovento are well worth the effort.
For more information on Fuerteventura holidays, see our blog post: http://www.directline-holidays.co.uk/blog/the-best-of-the-best-of-fuerteventura-holidays-things-to-see-and-do/
