What does it cost, and what is life like, in Costa de Antigua?
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 →
Costa de Antigua
Living by the sea in Fuerteventura
22 person has viewed this listing- altitude
- 49 m
- sun per day
- 8 h
- per m² on average
- 2.591 €
- climate comfort
- 46/100
- air quality
- 21 µg/m³
Anyone considering a move to Costa de Antigua (Fuerteventura) will find an average of 8,0 sunshine hours a day, 1 wind, an altitude of 49 m, a climate comfort score of 46/100. For a reference property, budget around 220.244 €. With no municipal figure available, we use the MIVAU island average: reliable as guidance, not as an exact appraisal of this area. Read on for health services, schools and shops near here, plus municipality population data.
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
Costa de Antigua is a family-friendly coastal town in the municipality of Antigua, on the island of Fuerteventura.
The area gets an average of 8 hours of sunshine a day. Strong wind is common here, a well-known trait of the area (and a draw for kite/windsurf fans). Sea-salt exposure is high given the proximity to the ocean, so slightly more maintenance is worth budgeting for.
Fibre-optic broadband is already confirmed here, a real plus for remote workers.
For Antigua we use a reference of €2.591/m², based on official Spanish government valuation data (MIVAU). For a typical home in the area, that works out to around €220.244 to buy, or roughly €826/month to rent.
Close to Costa de Antigua you'll find Las Corcobadas, Montaña Blanca de Abajo, Montañeta de Osarda — real reference points, not vague claims.
These are the real numbers behind Costa de Antigua — the rest comes down to seeing the place for yourself.
What it's like to live in Costa de Antigua
Costa de Antigua lies on the northern slope of Fuerteventura, the one facing the trade winds head-on. It's the windward side: the Atlantic's moist air hits the relief and drops much of its humidity there, so there's more cloud cover at mid-altitude, more rain spread through the year, and a noticeably greener landscape than the south of the island. With an average of 8,0 hours of sunshine a day, it's worth expecting overcast days especially in winter, and higher ambient humidity than people expect when they arrive looking only for beach weather.
Costa de Antigua belongs to the municipality of Antigua, which has 14.164 residents across its whole area. It's a mid-sized municipality, big enough to have everyday services sorted (health centre, school, local shops) without the density or traffic of the larger urban areas.
In the immediate surroundings of Costa de Antigua is Las Corcobadas, Montaña Blanca de Abajo, Montañeta de Osarda and Morro Huesos, a useful landmark for getting your bearings before visiting the area.
Within walking distance of the area's centre, 2 health centres, a pharmacy, 8 supermarkets and 46 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.
Costa de Antigua 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 11 out of 15 among the areas of Antigua.
Calculated across the 2,719 areas in the catalogue. Updated whenever the data changes.
How far away it is
4,5 km
Airport · Fuerteventura
9,8 km
Island capital · Puerto del Rosario
Straight-line distances from the centre of the area; road distances are longer, especially in mountainous areas.
What it's like to live in Costa de Antigua
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Points of interest and local life around Costa de Antigua:
- Las Corcobadas
- Montaña Blanca de Abajo
- Montañeta de Osarda
- Morro Huesos
Nearby amenities
Antigua has a population of 14.164.
Amenities within 3 km of Costa de Antigua (OpenStreetMap data):
The figures for Costa de Antigua
Compared with the average for Fuerteventura.
Comparison across Fuerteventura
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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 Costa de Antigua
Is it windy in Costa de Antigua?
The recorded wind pattern here is fuerte. In other words, it blows strongly: this is a windy area, much prized for wind sports.
Is there much salt air in Costa de Antigua?
The sea's influence here translates into high because of the proximity to the sea: protecting metalwork, shutters and vehicles is recommended. sea-salt exposure The altitude of 49 m also affects how much sea breeze reaches the area.
Is there fibre optic in Costa de Antigua?
Yes, fibre optic is recorded in the area. 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 Costa de Antigua?
Taking the official MIVAU statistics (Q1 2026), buying a typical property costs around 220.244 € and the reference monthly rent is around 826 €/month. The area's average price is €2.591/m². These are statistical averages for comparing areas, not the price of any specific property.
Are there hospitals or health centres near Costa de Antigua?
The municipality of Antigua has 2 health centres. These are the ones recorded in OpenStreetMap for the whole municipality, not just for this specific area. The nearest health centre to the centre of the area is about 1,5 km away.
Does Costa de Antigua have supermarkets and pharmacies?
The municipality of Antigua has 8 supermarkets and 1 pharmacy. 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 187 m away.
How high is Costa de Antigua?
At around 49 metres above sea level, practically at coastal level.
What's the climate like in Costa de Antigua?
Combining sun and wind into a single figure, its climate comfort score is 46/100, in other words, demanding, with below-average sun or wind. The average is 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Is Costa de Antigua in the north or the south of Fuerteventura?
It's in the northern side, the one that catches the trade winds: greener and more humid, with more cloud cover in the mid-altitude areas.
Who is Costa de Antigua 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 Costa de Antigua?
It's possible: there's fibre-optic coverage in Costa de Antigua, the minimum requirement for working remotely with confidence. 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 Costa de Antigua?
The most recent reading shows 21 µg/m³ of PM10: air quality good, with no haze in the last recorded reading.
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| Area | Municipality | Altitude | Sun | Wind | €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacomar | Antigua | 3 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 2.591 € |
| El Saladillo | Antigua | 73 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 2.591 € |
| El Castillo | Antigua | 49 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 2.591 € |
| Casillas de Morales | Antigua | 212 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 2.591 € |
| Caleta de Fuste | Antigua | 17 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 2.591 € |
| Antigua | Antigua | 250 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 2.591 € |
| Agua de Bueyes | Antigua | 272 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 2.591 € |
| Valles de Ortega | Antigua | 237 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 2.591 € |
| Urbanización Fuerteventura Golf Club | Antigua | 14 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 2.591 € |
| Triquivijate | Antigua | 222 m | 8,0 h | Fuerte | 2.591 € |
Other coastal areas
| Area | Municipality | Altitude | Sun | Wind | €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Chijo | Frontera | 241 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Frontera | Frontera | 267 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Huerto de Ingrid | Frontera | 91 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Las Lapas | Frontera | 232 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Las Puntas | Frontera | 54 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Los Llanillos | Frontera | 239 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Los Mocanes | Frontera | 145 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Merese | Frontera | 273 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| 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 € |