Island Guide
Lanzarote is the most easterly of the Canary Islands: black volcanic landscapes, white villages, calm beaches and the architecture of César Manrique. It suits remote workers who want sun and nature more than a big community.
Best for
Remote workers who want sun, nature and a quiet pace
Best months
October to May for escaping winter; pleasant all year
Cost per day
Roughly €120–€230 including a mid-range stay
Internet
Fast in towns and coworking spaces; check your stay’s reviews
Less suited if you want city life or a big remote work community. Lanzarote is also windy, especially in summer.
Towns and coworking spaces have fast internet, but quality varies in rural villas, so check reviews. The Canary Islands fall under EU roaming, so your normal EU mobile plan works.
Day passes in Lanzarote usually cost €15–€20.
Lanzarote Coworking (Arrecife)
A coworking space by the beach in Arrecife, with 24/7 access and sea views; day passes around €20.
Espacio The Square (Arrecife)
A quiet, bright space in the centre of Arrecife, with day passes around €20 on weekdays.
Area0 Coworking (Puerto del Carmen)
A coworking option in the main resort town, with day passes around €20.
Puerto del Carmen
The main resort town, with a long beach promenade, restaurants and apartments. Practical and sunny.
Arrecife
The capital: a real town with local life, the Charco de San Ginés lagoon and most coworking spaces.
Costa Teguise
A quieter resort north of Arrecife, popular with windsurfers.
Stays I list in Lanzarote:
A rough week for one person with a mid-range stay, excluding travel:
Stay
€500–€1,000
For an apartment or hotel room with a desk
Food
€140–€230
Coworking
€75–€100
For five day passes
Transport
€150–€250
For a week of car hire; buses are limited
Oct–May
Mild, dry and sunny, around 20°C by day in winter
Jun–Sep
Warm and windy, busy with holidaymakers
All year
Very little rain; Lanzarote is one of the driest Canary Islands
Lanzarote airport is close to both Arrecife and Puerto del Carmen, about 10–15 minutes by car, with direct flights from across Europe.
Buses connect the main towns, but a car is the easiest way to explore the island.
Lanzarote is part of Spain and the EU. EU citizens only need a valid ID card or passport. Because the Canary Islands are outside the EU customs area, customs limits apply to goods like tobacco and alcohol when you fly home.
Visit Timanfaya National Park and its volcanic landscapes
See the Jameos del Agua and other works by César Manrique
Swim at the Papagayo beaches in the south
Taste wine grown in volcanic ash in La Geria
Take the ferry to the small island of La Graciosa
Yes, for a quiet, sunny routine. Coworking spaces in Arrecife and Puerto del Carmen have fast internet.
It helps a lot. Buses are limited, and the best sights are spread across the island.
Lanzarote for nature and quiet; Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) for city life and a big remote work community.
Lanzarote is part of my Canary Islands guide, next to Gran Canaria and Tenerife. Compare it with other winter sun destinations in my winter sun workation guide.
