Marina Rubicón
Marina Rubicón is a stylish harbour and leisure area on the south coast of Lanzarote, close to Playa Blanca. Opened in 2003, it has become one of the island’s best-known marina destinations, combining yacht services, seafront dining, boutique shopping, water activities, and relaxed coastal views.
The marina has a more polished and upmarket feel than many traditional harbour areas, but it remains easy to enjoy whether you are arriving by boat or simply visiting for a walk, meal, or day out. With its waterfront terraces, moored yachts, bridges, courtyards, and sea views, Marina Rubicón offers a calm and attractive setting away from the busier parts of Playa Blanca.
For sailing visitors, Marina Rubicón is a well-equipped harbour with a wide range of nautical facilities. It has hundreds of berths, sheltered waters, electricity and water connections, internet access, showers, changing areas, and boatyard services for repairs and maintenance. Its position on the south coast also makes it a useful base for exploring nearby waters around Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Isla de Lobos, and La Graciosa.
The marina is also a good place for water-based activities. Visitors can find options such as sailing, diving, fishing trips, kayaking, boat excursions, and faster-paced sea adventures. Several tour and charter operators are based in or around the marina, making it a convenient starting point for exploring the coast or heading out onto the Atlantic.
Shopping is another popular reason to visit Marina Rubicón. Around the harbour village, visitors will find boutiques, gift shops, jewellery stores, fashion outlets, and places selling locally inspired souvenirs. The area has a smart but relaxed atmosphere, making it pleasant to browse without the feel of a large shopping centre.
One of the main highlights is the Marina Rubicón Market, also known as Playa Blanca Market. Usually held on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the market brings extra life to the marina with stalls selling crafts, gifts, clothing, accessories, local products, and souvenirs. The setting beside the yachts and sea gives it a more scenic feel than a typical street market.
Marina Rubicón is also well suited to a simple stroll. The harbour paths, footbridges, landscaped areas, and whitewashed buildings make the area easy to explore on foot. The design feels consistent with Lanzarote’s coastal style, avoiding the heavy high-rise feel found in some larger resort areas.
There are plenty of places to eat and drink around the marina, from casual cafés and bars to restaurants overlooking the water. It is a good location for lunch, an evening meal, or a sunset drink, with many terraces offering views across the harbour and out towards the sea.
Although Marina Rubicón has a refined feel, it is still family-friendly and accessible. Visitors can combine a relaxed walk with shopping, food, boat watching, water activities, or a visit to the market. It is especially useful for travellers staying in Playa Blanca, as it offers a different atmosphere from the beach and resort centre.
A visit to Marina Rubicón is ideal for anyone looking for a scenic harbour setting with plenty of facilities. Whether you come for the market, a meal, a boat trip, shopping, or simply to enjoy the waterfront, it is one of Playa Blanca’s most attractive and easy-going places to spend time.