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

from 165.470 €

rent 621 €/month

Average reference price per m², estimated from official data for MIVAU. This is a statistical figure for the area, not the price of a specific property for sale. How it is calculated →

Paisaje de Playa Blanca, Yaiza, Lanzarote, Islas Canarias

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18.842 inhabitants · Yaiza

14 m

altitude

8 h

sun per day

Climate comfort

46 /100

Acceptable

Coast

Area Yaiza

Playa Blanca

Living by the sea in Lanzarote

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altitude: 14 m
sun per day: 8 h
per m² on average: 1.947 €
climate comfort: 46/100
air quality: 30 µg/m³

In Playa Blanca, within Lanzarote, an average of 8,0 sunshine hours a day, fuerte wind, an altitude of 14 m, a climate comfort score of 46/100 stands out. Buying a typical property comes to around 165.470 €. There's no assessment specific to this municipality; the official MIVAU average for the whole island is used as a reasonable reference. Below you'll find the detail of nearby amenities and 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

14 m

Sunshine hours

8.0 h/day

Wind

Fuerte

Salt air

Alto

Fibre optic

Yes

Island side

Sur

Reference property

~85 m²

Description

Playa Blanca is a family-friendly coastal town in the municipality of Yaiza, on the island of Lanzarote.

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 Yaiza we use a reference of €1.947/m², based on official Spanish government valuation data (MIVAU). For a typical home in the area, that works out to around €165.470 to buy, or roughly €621/month to rent.

Close to Playa Blanca you'll find amusements, View Point, Montaña Roja — real reference points, not vague claims.

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

What it's like to live in Playa Blanca

Playa Blanca lies on the southern slope of Lanzarote, in the lee of the trade winds. Air arrives here after already shedding its moisture in 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. 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 Playa Blanca are amusements, View Point, Montaña Roja and Monumento Natural de los Ajaches: specific points worth exploring before deciding, because just a few minutes away the atmosphere and noise can change completely.

Within 3 km, a school, 8 health centres, 5 pharmacies, 18 supermarkets and 106 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.

Playa Blanca 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 8 hours of sunshine a day, this is an area built for living outdoors for much of the year.

For hours of sunshine, it ranks 6 out of 20 among the areas of Yaiza.For hours of sunshine it ranks 6 out of 20 among the areas of Yaiza.
It sits 102 m below the average altitude of Yaiza, which shows in the temperature.
It's within the most affordable 8% of Lanzarote, out of 111 areas analysed.It's in the most affordable 8% of Lanzarote, out of 111 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 Yaiza, 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 Playa Blanca month by month

The warmest month is Aug (average high of 28.5°C) and the mildest is Feb (21.2°C). It rains around 18 days a year, with 82 mm accumulated.

Temperatures and rainfall month by month in Playa Blanca
Month	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 greater, especially in mountainous areas.

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Surroundings and local life

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):

Hospitals · 374 m

Health centres · 149 m

Pharmacies · 70 m

Supermarkets · 37 m

Schools · 1,5 km

106

Restaurants · 24 m

Electric car charging · 181 m

Coast

Indicative sale price

165.470 €

Reference rent

621 €/month

1.947 €/m² on average in Yaiza. Reference derived from official MIVAU data.

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. Estimated: this municipality has no figure of its own in the official statistics, so it's calculated from its island's average. Take it as an order of magnitude.

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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Right now in Playa Blanca

25° feels like 28°

Clear

Wind 4 km/h UV 0 Sea 24° Light calima (PM10 30)

Data: Open-Meteo · updated every few hours

Climate comfort index

46/100

Acceptable

Sunlight today

Sunrise 06:37 Sunset 19:07 12h 30m of daylight

The figures for Playa Blanca

Compared with the average for Lanzarote.

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right now

Sunshine hours per day 8,0 h

Average for Lanzarote: 8,0 h

Altitude 14 m

Average for Lanzarote: 125 m

Average price 1.947 €/m²

Average for Lanzarote: 1.947 €/m²

Playa Blanca in the Lanzarote ranking

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

By hours of sun · ranked 58 of 111

By price (€/m²) · ranked 7 of 111

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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 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 valued for wind sports.

Is there much salt air in Playa Blanca?

For this area, the recorded sea-salt level is high due to proximity to the sea: it's advisable to protect metalwork, shutters and vehicles. The altitude of 14 m also affects how much sea breeze reaches here.

Is there fibre optic in Playa Blanca?

Yes: the area's data records fibre broadband coverage. Combined with its 8 hours of sunshine a day, this is a point in favour of working remotely from here.

How much does it cost to live in Playa Blanca?

Using the official valuation data (MIVAU, Q1 2026) as a reference, buying a typical property comes to 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 a specific property.

Are there hospitals or health centres near Playa Blanca?

In the municipality of Yaiza there are 1 hospital and 8 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 374 m away.

Are there schools in Playa Blanca?

In the municipality of Yaiza there are 1 school. 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 1,5 km away.

Does Playa Blanca have supermarkets and pharmacies?

In the municipality of Yaiza there are 18 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 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 sun or wind below average. The average is 8 hours of sunshine a day.

Is Playa Blanca in the north or south of Lanzarote?

It's in the southern slope, sheltered from the trade winds: sunnier and drier all year round.

Who is Playa Blanca 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 Playa Blanca?

Yes: Playa Blanca has fibre broadband confirmed, the foundation for remote working without surprises. With a climate comfort score of 46/100, 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 Playa Blanca?

Sí, hay 4 puntos de carga registrados en el municipio de Yaiza. The nearest one to the centre of the area is about 181 m away.

What's the air quality like in Playa Blanca?

The most recent reading shows 30 µg/m³ of PM10: air quality with light calima in the last recorded reading.

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