What does it cost, and what is life like, in Corralejo?

from 289.233 €

rent 1.085 €/month

Average reference price per m², official valuation from the Ministry of Housing (MIVAU), Q1 2026. This is a statistical figure for the area, not the price of a specific property for sale. How it is calculated →

30.022 inhabitants · La Oliva

12 m

altitude

9 h

sun per day

Climate comfort

56 /100

Good

Coast

Area La Oliva

Corralejo

Living by the sea in Fuerteventura

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altitude: 12 m
sun per day: 9 h
per m² on average: 3.214 €
climate comfort: 56/100
air quality: 31 µg/m³

Corralejo is an area of Fuerteventura with an average of 9,0 sunshine hours a day, fuerte wind, an altitude of 12 m, a climate comfort score of 56/100. The reference price to buy here is 289.233 €. Officially assessed by the Ministry of Housing (MIVAU), Q1 2026: this is the most reliable reference available. Further down you'll also see nearby healthcare, education and shops, as well as the municipality's population.

Night sky (estimated)

Sky with fairly significant light pollution

Bortle ~7

Our own estimate based on the municipality's population, altitude and nearby amenities — not an official satellite measurement.

Area features

Altitude

12 m

Sunshine hours

9 h/day

Wind

Fuerte

Salt air

Alto

Fibre optic

Yes

Island side

Norte

Reference property

~85 m²

Description

Corralejo is a family-friendly coastal town in the municipality of La Oliva, on the island of Fuerteventura.

The area gets an average of 9 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 La Oliva we use a reference of €3.214/m², based on official Spanish government valuation data (MIVAU). For a typical home in the area, that works out to around €289.233 to buy, or roughly €1.085/month to rent.

Close to Corralejo you'll find Monumento al Marinero, La mujer del pescador, Art Gallery — real reference points, not vague claims.

These are the real numbers behind Corralejo — the rest comes down to seeing the place for yourself.

What it's like to live in Corralejo

Corralejo lies on the northern slope of Fuerteventura, the side that faces the trade winds head-on. This is the windward side: humid Atlantic air hits the terrain and drops much of its moisture there, meaning more cloud cover at mid-altitude, more rain spread across the year, and a much greener landscape than the south of the island. With an average of 9,0 hours of sunshine a day, it's worth expecting overcast spells, especially in winter, and higher ambient humidity than people arriving with only the beach in mind tend to imagine.

Corralejo belongs to the municipality of La Oliva, which has 30.022 residents across its whole area. This is a large municipality by Canarian standards, with a full range of amenities, regular public transport, and a property market that's constantly moving, both for sale and to rent.

In the immediate surroundings of Corralejo are Monumento al Marinero, La mujer del pescador, Art Gallery and Diving Center Mar y Mas: specific points worth exploring before deciding, because just a few minutes away the atmosphere and noise can change completely.

Within 3 km, 12 schools, 3 health centres, 5 pharmacies, 10 supermarkets and 108 restaurants have been located, according to OpenStreetMap open 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.

Corralejo compared with its surroundings

Being right by the sea means sea-salt exposure is high: it's worth choosing treated woodwork and fittings, and budgeting for more façade upkeep than further inland.

With 9 hours of sunshine a day, this is an area built for living outdoors for much of the year.

For hours of sunshine, it ranks 1 out of 17 among the areas of La Oliva.For hours of sunshine it ranks 1 out of 17 among the areas of La Oliva.
Its reference price is 27% above the average for Fuerteventura (2.532 €/m²).
It's in the priciest 1% of Fuerteventura, out of 105 areas analysed.

Calculated across the 2,719 areas in the catalogue. Updated whenever the data changes.

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Cómo ha evolucionado el precio en the province of Las Palmas

El Ministerio no publica serie trimestral de La Oliva, así que esta evolución es la de Las Palmas. Sirve como tendencia del mercado, no como precio de la zona.

1T 2026

2.203 €/m²

En un año

+11,5 %

En cinco años

+39,4 %

Máximo histórico

2.203 €

1T 2026

2T 2011 1T 2026

Valor tasado de vivienda libre publicado por el Ministerio de Vivienda y Agenda Urbana. Serie trimestral de 1T 1995 a 1T 2026; el gráfico muestra los últimos 15 años. El valor tasado es una referencia de tasación, no el precio de cierre de una operación concreta.

The climate of Corralejo month by month

The warmest month is Aug (average high of 27.8°C) and the mildest is Feb (21°C). It rains around 24 days a year, with 109 mm accumulated.

Temperatures and rainfall month by month in Corralejo
Month	Max.	Min.	Sun/day	Mar	Rainy days
Jan	21.1°	15.6°	9.5 h	19.7°	2
Feb	21°	15.4°	10.1 h	19.4°	3
Mar	21.7°	15.7°	11.2 h	19.4°	3
Apr	22.8°	16.8°	11.8 h	20.3°	2
May	23.7°	17.8°	12.5 h	20.6°	2
Jun	24.9°	19.3°	12.8 h	21.3°	1
Jul	26.9°	20.5°	12.1 h	22.4°	1
Aug	27.8°	21.3°	11.6 h	23.5°	1
Sep	26.8°	21°	11.3 h	22.9°	3
Oct	26.1°	20°	10.6 h	22.7°	1
Nov	24.4°	18.4°	9.8 h	22°	2
Dec	21.9°	16.6°	9.4 h	20°	3

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

30,8 km

Airport · Fuerteventura

25,5 km

Island capital · Puerto del Rosario

Straight-line distances from the centre of the area; road distances are greater, especially in mountainous areas.

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Surroundings and local life

Points of interest and local life around Corralejo:

Monumento al Marinero
La mujer del pescador
Art Gallery
Diving Center Mar y Mas

Nearby amenities

La Oliva has a population of 30.022.

Amenities within 3 km of Corralejo (OpenStreetMap data):

Hospitals · 818 m

Health centres · 312 m

Pharmacies · 301 m

Supermarkets · 229 m

Schools · 764 m

108

Restaurants · 242 m

Electric car charging · 460 m

Coast

Indicative sale price

289.233 €

Reference rent

1.085 €/month

3.214 €/m² on average in La Oliva. Official appraised value (MIVAU, Q1 2026).

Where does this price come from?

What it is. The official assessed value per square metre published by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU), applied to a property of typical size. This is a statistical average for the area.

Accuracy for this area. High: its municipality has its own figure in the official statistics.

About the rent. This isn't a measured figure: it's derived from the sale price by applying a reference yield of 4.5% a year. It's useful for comparing areas, not for setting a rent.

How often it updates. MIVAU publishes this statistic every quarter. The current data corresponds to the first quarter of 2026.

What it is good for. To compare areas against each other on the same basis and get a sense of price levels before looking at specific properties.

What it is NOT good for. This is not a valuation, not the price of any specific property, and it doesn't replace a visit or professional advice. Real prices are found in the listings.

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Areas in Fuerteventura

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Right now in Corralejo

27° feels like 29°

Clear

Wind 5 km/h UV 0 Sea 25° Light calima (PM10 31)

Data: Open-Meteo · updated every few hours

Climate comfort index

56/100

Good

Sunlight today

Sunrise 06:37 Sunset 19:08 12h 30m of daylight

The figures for Corralejo

Compared with the average for Fuerteventura.

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right now

Sunshine hours per day 9,0 h

Average for Fuerteventura: 8,0 h

Altitude 12 m

Average for Fuerteventura: 114 m

Average price 3.214 €/m²

Average for Fuerteventura: 2.532 €/m²

Corralejo in the Fuerteventura ranking

The areas immediately above and below, which are the real alternatives to this one.

By hours of sun · ranked 1 of 105

By price (€/m²) · ranked 97 of 105

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How to read these figures

Every figure in this profile describes what it's like to live here all year round, not just on holiday. Here's what each one means:

Sunshine hours: Average daily sunshine. More sun means more natural light indoors, lower heating costs, and better output if you install solar panels.
Wind: The prevailing intensity in the area. Gentle means comfortable terraces and outdoor spaces all year round; strong is excellent for wind sports, but it's felt in day-to-day life.
Salt air: The sea's influence. High means more upkeep for façades, windows, railings and vehicles. Low means the property holds up better in the long run.
Altitude: The higher up, the cooler the nights, the drier the air and the less sea salt. At coastal level, temperatures are more stable and mild.
Fibre optic: Coverage recorded in the area. Crucial if you work remotely; it's worth confirming street by street before signing anything.
Reference price: Official assessed value per m² applied to a typical property. This is a statistical figure for the area for comparison purposes, NOT the price of a 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

Data is updated automatically on a regular basis. Climate and price figures are indicative and useful for comparing areas with each other; they don't replace a valuation or a visit.

Questions about Corralejo

Is it windy in Corralejo?

The prevailing wind is fuerte. In practice it blows strongly: this is a windy area, much valued for wind sports.

Is there much salt air in Corralejo?

The salt-air level is high due to proximity to the sea: it's advisable to protect metalwork, shutters and vehicles. The altitude of 12 m also affects how much sea breeze reaches here.

Is there fibre optic in Corralejo?

Yes, the area has fibre broadband coverage recorded. Combined with its 9 hours of sunshine a day, this is a point in favour of working remotely from here.

How much does it cost to live in Corralejo?

According to the official assessed value (MIVAU, Q1 2026), buying a typical property comes to around 289.233 € and the reference monthly rent is around 1.085 €/month. The area's average price is 3.214 €/m². These are statistical averages for comparing areas, not the price of a specific property.

Are there hospitals or health centres near Corralejo?

In the municipality of La Oliva there are 2 hospitals and 3 health centres. These are the ones recorded in OpenStreetMap for the whole municipality, not just this specific area. The nearest hospital to the centre of the area is about 818 m away.

Are there schools in Corralejo?

In the municipality of La Oliva there are 12 schools. These are the ones recorded in OpenStreetMap for the whole municipality, not just this specific area. The nearest school to the centre of the area is about 764 m away.

Does Corralejo have supermarkets and pharmacies?

In the municipality of La Oliva there are 10 supermarkets and 5 pharmacies. These are the ones recorded in OpenStreetMap for the whole municipality, not just this specific area. The nearest supermarket to the centre of the area is about 229 m away.

How high is Corralejo?

At around 12 metres above sea level, practically at coastal level.

What's the climate like in Corralejo?

Our climate comfort index, which combines hours of sunshine and wind, scores it 56 out of 100: a good climate. The average is 9 hours of sunshine a day.

Is Corralejo in the north or south of Fuerteventura?

It's in the northern slope, the one facing the trade winds: greener and more humid, with more cloud cover at mid-altitude.

Who is Corralejo a good fit for?

Families and those who want to live minutes from the beach without giving up everyday amenities.

Can you work remotely from Corralejo?

You can: there's fibre broadband coverage in Corralejo, the minimum requirement for reliable remote working. With a climate comfort score of 56/100, staying in to work from home isn't much of a burden for most of the year either.

Are there electric car charging points in Corralejo?

Sí, hay 2 puntos de carga registrados en el municipio de La Oliva. The nearest one to the centre of the area is about 460 m away.

What's the air quality like in Corralejo?

The most recent reading shows 31 µg/m³ of PM10: air quality with light calima in the last recorded reading.

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