What does it cost, and what is life like, in Playa Blanca?
Average reference price per m², estimated from official MIVAU data. This is a statistical figure for the area, not the price of any specific property for sale. How it is calculated →
Playa Blanca
Living by the sea in Lanzarote
28 person has viewed this listing- altitude
- 14 m
- sun per day
- 8 h
- per m² on average
- 1.947 €
- climate comfort
- 46/100
- air quality
- 25 µg/m³
In Playa Blanca, within Lanzarote, an average of 8,0 sunshine hours a day, 5 wind, an altitude of 14 m, a climate comfort score of 46/100 stands out. Buying a typical property costs around 165.470 €. There is no appraisal for this municipality on its own; the official MIVAU island-wide average is used as a reasonable reference. Below you have the detail of nearby amenities and how many people live in the municipality.
Night sky (estimated)
Sky with fairly significant light pollution
Our own estimate based on the municipality's population, altitude and nearby amenities — not an official satellite measurement.
Area features
Description
En Yaiza, dentro de Lanzarote, Playa Blanca destaca como una zona costera de ambiente familiar. Más allá de la primera impresión, son las cifras las que terminan de decidir. A 14 metros de altitud, el termómetro y la humedad se comportan distinto que en la costa.
El clima en Playa Blanca
Por término medio, 8,0 horas de sol al día caen sobre la zona. El viento es fuerte y constante, un rasgo típico de esta zona que conviene tener presente al elegir orientación de la vivienda. La proximidad al mar deja un nivel alto de salitre, el precio a pagar por tener el agua tan cerca. Estos tres factores —sol, viento y salitre— son los que de verdad diferencian unas zonas de otras dentro de la misma isla.
Vivir y trabajar en Playa Blanca
La fibra óptica ya llega a la zona, un punto a favor claro para quien trabaja en remoto. El grueso de la vida cotidiana pasa por Yaiza, con el resto de la isla como complemento. El clima estable, además, convierte cualquier época del año en buena para mudarse.
Precios de la vivienda
Para Yaiza manejamos una referencia de 1.947 €/m², derivada de los datos oficiales de tasación de la provincia (MIVAU, 1T 2026). Para una vivienda tipo de la zona, eso se traduce en un precio orientativo de venta en torno a 165.470 € y un alquiler mensual de referencia de unos 621 €. Son medias orientativas: estado, orientación, vistas o cercanía al mar pueden mover estas cifras de forma notable en cualquier dirección.
La zona tiene cerca amusements, View Point, Montaña Roja, lo que facilita bastante el día a día.
¿A quién le encaja Playa Blanca?
Playa Blanca encaja bien con familias que buscan playa cerca sin el precio de las zonas más exclusivas. Si sus números encajan con lo que buscas, el siguiente paso es visitarla: ninguna ficha sustituye a una tarde en el lugar.
Vivir en Playa Blanca: resumen
En pocas palabras, Playa Blanca se explica con datos verificables, no con frases hechas.
What it's like to live in Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca lies on the southern slope of Lanzarote, leeward of the trade winds. The air arrives here after dropping its moisture over the north of the island, and it shows: fewer clouds, less rain and considerably more hours of clear sunshine than on the opposite side, with a drier landscape. The average of 8,0 hours of daily sunshine is a direct consequence of that position, not a quirk of the local microclimate.
Playa Blanca belongs to the municipality of Yaiza, which has 18.842 residents across its whole area. It's a large municipality by Canary Islands standards, with full services, regular public transport and a housing market with constant activity, both for sale and rent.
In the immediate surroundings of Playa Blanca is amusements, View Point, Montaña Roja and Monumento Natural de los Ajaches, a useful landmark for getting your bearings before visiting the area.
Within walking distance of the area's centre, a school, 8 health centres, 5 pharmacies, 18 supermarkets and 107 restaurants have been found, according to open OpenStreetMap data. This is an indicative and always conservative count: it reflects what's been mapped, which in smaller towns tends to fall short of what's actually there.
Playa Blanca compared with its surroundings
Being right by the sea, salt-spray is high: it's worth having treated woodwork and fittings, and expecting more façade upkeep than further inland.
With 8 hours of sunshine a day, this is an area made for living outdoors for much of the year.
- For hours of sunshine it ranks 6 out of 20 among the areas of Yaiza.
- It sits 102 m below the average altitude for Yaiza, which shows in the temperature.
Calculated across the 2,719 areas in the catalogue. Updated whenever the data changes.
The climate of Playa Blanca, month by month
The warmest month is Aug (28.5°C average high) and the mildest is Feb (21.2°C). It rains around 18 days a year, with 82 mm accumulated.
| Month | Temperature | Max. | Min. | Sun/day | Mar | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.2° | 15.8° | 9.5 h | 20.3° | 2 | |
| Feb | 21.2° | 15.7° | 10.1 h | 19.5° | 3 | |
| Mar | 21.9° | 16° | 11.3 h | 19.3° | 4 | |
| Apr | 23.1° | 17° | 11.9 h | 19.7° | 2 | |
| May | 24° | 18° | 12.6 h | 20.3° | 1 | |
| Jun | 25.3° | 19.5° | 13 h | 21° | 0 | |
| Jul | 27.5° | 20.8° | 12.2 h | 21.9° | 0 | |
| Aug | 28.5° | 21.6° | 11.7 h | 22.9° | 0 | |
| Sep | 27.2° | 21.2° | 11.3 h | 22.6° | 1 | |
| Oct | 26.6° | 20.3° | 10.6 h | 22.4° | 1 | |
| Nov | 24.5° | 18.7° | 9.9 h | 22° | 2 | |
| Dec | 21.7° | 16.9° | 9.4 h | 20.6° | 2 |
Averages calculated from the ERA5 climate reanalysis (Open-Meteo) for the period 2021-2025. Temperature is adjusted for the area's altitude; rainfall comes from a regional grid cell, so areas very close together share the same value.
How far away it is
23,7 km
Airport · César Manrique-Lanzarote
29,6 km
Island capital · Arrecife
Straight-line distances from the centre of the area; road distances are longer, especially in mountainous areas.
What it's like to live in Playa Blanca
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Points of interest and local life around Playa Blanca:
- amusements
- View Point
- Montaña Roja
- Monumento Natural de los Ajaches
Nearby amenities
Yaiza has a population of 18.842.
Amenities within 3 km of Playa Blanca (OpenStreetMap data):
The figures for Playa Blanca
Compared with the average for Lanzarote.
Comparison across Lanzarote
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How to read these figures
Every figure on this page describes what living here is like all year round, not just on holiday. Here is what each one means:
- Sunshine hours
- Average daily sunshine. More sun means more natural light indoors, lower heating bills and better output if you fit solar panels.
- Wind
- The prevailing strength in the area. Light means comfortable terraces and outdoor living all year; strong is excellent for wind sports, but you feel it day to day.
- Salt air
- The influence of the sea. High means more upkeep for façades, windows, railings and vehicles. Low preserves the property better over time.
- Altitude
- The higher you go, the cooler the nights, the drier the air and the less salt. At coastal level temperatures are steadier and milder.
- Fibre optic
- Coverage recorded in the area. Decisive if you work remotely; worth confirming street by street before you sign.
- Reference price
- The official appraised value per m² applied to a reference-sized property. It is a statistical figure for the area so you can compare, NOT the price of any specific property.
Where the data comes from
- Reference prices: Spanish Ministry of Housing (MIVAU), appraised value Q1 2026 updated quarterly
- Current temperature: Open-Meteo, using data from the European Copernicus programme updated every 6 hours
- Calima (PM10): Open-Meteo, air quality from Copernicus updated every 3 hours
- Amenities, points of interest and map: OpenStreetMap and its contributors updated monthly
- Municipality population: Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) updated monthly
The data updates automatically on a regular basis. Climate and price figures are indicative and meant for comparing areas; they do not replace a valuation or a visit.
Questions about Playa Blanca
Is it windy in Playa Blanca?
According to the area's data, the usual wind is fuerte: it blows strongly: this is a windy area, much prized for wind sports.
Is there much salt air in Playa Blanca?
Recorded sea-salt exposure for this area is high because of the proximity to the sea: protecting metalwork, shutters and vehicles is recommended. The altitude of 14 m also affects how much sea breeze reaches the area.
Is there fibre optic in Playa Blanca?
Yes: the area's data records fibre-optic coverage. Combined with its 8 hours of sunshine a day, it's a point in favour of working remotely from here.
How much does it cost to live in Playa Blanca?
Using the official appraisal data (MIVAU, Q1 2026) as a reference, buying a typical property costs around 165.470 € and the reference monthly rent is around 621 €/month. The area's average price is €1.947/m². These are statistical averages for comparing areas, not the price of any specific property.
Are there hospitals or health centres near Playa Blanca?
The municipality of Yaiza has 1 hospital and 8 health centres. These are the ones recorded in OpenStreetMap for the whole municipality, not just for this specific area. The nearest hospital to the centre of the area is about 374 m away.
Are there schools in Playa Blanca?
The municipality of Yaiza has 1 school. These are the ones recorded in OpenStreetMap for the whole municipality, not just for this specific area. The nearest school to the centre of the area is about 1,5 km away.
Does Playa Blanca have supermarkets and pharmacies?
The municipality of Yaiza has 18 supermarkets and 5 pharmacies. These are the ones recorded in OpenStreetMap for the whole municipality, not just for this specific area. The nearest supermarket to the centre of the area is about 37 m away.
How high is Playa Blanca?
At around 14 metres above sea level, practically at coastal level.
What's the climate like in Playa Blanca?
On La Brisa Mar's climate comfort index (sun + wind, from 0 to 100) it scores 46: demanding, with below-average sun or wind. The average is 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Is Playa Blanca in the north or the south of Lanzarote?
It's in the southern side, sheltered from the trade winds: sunnier and drier all year round.
Who is Playa Blanca a good area for?
Families and anyone who wants to live minutes from the beach without giving up everyday amenities.
Can you work remotely in Playa Blanca?
Yes: Playa Blanca has confirmed fibre-optic coverage, the foundation for remote working without a hitch. With a climate comfort score of 46/100, staying home to work most of the year isn't exactly a hardship either.
What's air quality like in Playa Blanca?
The most recent reading shows 25 µg/m³ of PM10: air quality with light haze in the last recorded reading.
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| Area | Municipality | Altitude | Sun | Wind | €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maciot | Yaiza | 242 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 1.947 € |
| Las Coloradas | Yaiza | 14 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 1.947 € |
| Las Casitas | Yaiza | 299 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 1.947 € |
| Las Breñas | Yaiza | 131 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 1.947 € |
| La Hoya | Yaiza | 43 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 1.947 € |
| La Geria | Yaiza | 311 m | 7,5 h | Moderado | 1.947 € |
| La Degollada | Yaiza | 326 m | 7,5 h | Moderado | 1.947 € |
| Femés | Yaiza | 357 m | 7,5 h | Moderado | 1.947 € |
| El Golfo | Yaiza | 2 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 1.947 € |
| Costa de Papagayo | Yaiza | 27 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 1.947 € |
Other coastal areas
| Area | Municipality | Altitude | Sun | Wind | €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pozo de la Salud | Frontera | 40 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Triana | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 8 m | 8,0 h | Moderado | 2.251 € |
| Sabinosa | Frontera | 290 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Costa Adeje | Adeje | 45 m | 9,0 h | Moderado | 3.728 € |
| Tejeguate | Frontera | 125 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Corralejo | La Oliva | 12 m | 9,0 h | Fuerte | 3.214 € |
| Tigaday | Frontera | 279 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Puerto Naos | Los Llanos de Aridane | 20 m | 8,0 h | Suave | 1.432 € |
| La Restinga | El Pinar de El Hierro | 29 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Belgara Alta | Frontera | 274 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |