What is crime like in Lanzarote?

Crime in general increased on Lanzarote last year, although figures remained below the level in 2019, the last year before the pandemic. 6,403 crimes were reported in 2022, over half of which fell under the category “Other criminal offences”, which does not include more serious crimes.



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YES, this beautiful island is a very safe place to visit as long as you use your common sense and don't do anything illegal like buying drugs or driving a car while inebriated. See our dedicated guide for the best places to stay in Lanzarote.

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The quality of life in Lanzarote is exceptional, with year-round warm weather, a low crime rate, relatively low living costs and a strong sense of community.

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The Canary Islands are a pretty safe place to visit, but it's still important to be careful. Here are some tips to stay safe: Pay attention to what's going on around you, especially in crowded places. Don't carry too much cash around.

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Beaches and Streets As with most destinations, avoid exploring Isla de Lanzarote alone at night: There have been attacks on tourists out alone at night on beaches. Slightly more pedestrian crime like theft are also a general concern for tourists carrying their money, passports and jewelry in one readily-accessible bag.

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Lanzarote's Cost of Living versus Mainland Spain On average rent prices are 23% less than in mainland Spain. Generally Lanzarote's consumer prices are 21% lower than Spain. Prices in Lanzarote restaurants are 27% lower than mainland Spain. Prices in Lanzarote's supermarkets are generally 14% lower than Spain.

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In both Fuerteventura and Lanzarote a disused terminal of the old island airport has been converted into a detention facility.

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You must be careful when swimming on the beaches of Lanzarote, there are some that have dangerous waters due to strong underwater currents. Among them Famara and El Golfo.

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As in the rest of Spain, in the Canary Islands the official language is Spanish. However, as in the majority of countries, there are many people who speak English, the second most spoken language, and many people also understand German.

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But in the case of the Canary Islands, the challenge goes further. In addition to the pollutants emitted by our cars, ships and electric power stations, the islands are exposed to uncontrollable desert dust from the Sahara. Air pollution is responsible for some seven million deaths a year worldwide.

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Conclusion. Mosquitoes are a common problem in Lanzarote, however now, with these several steps you can take to protect yourself from bites you can reduce the risk of infection so they shouldn't be enough to ruin your stay.

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The Climate is Amazing in Lanzarote Practically All Year Round. Lanzarote island life is probably made for you if you hate winter and you are always trying to escape the cold. Here in Lanzarote the lowest daytime temperature level is around 23 ° in winter so even winter resembles spring!

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Is Lanzarote too touristy? Lanzarote, with a census of just 151,000 inhabitants, received 2.5 million tourists until November 2022, 17 times its population. Now, the Island Council has advanced the idea of declaring itself a 'tourist-saturated area', something for which they assure there is 'a broad social consensus'.

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In other words, if you visit Spain for a short period of time without having a residence permit, whether your country of origin required you to apply for a tourist visa or not, you can stay for a maximum of 90 days before you actually have to leave or obtain a legal residence permit.

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The coldest months in Lanzarote are January and February, when temperatures are between 13 and 22 degrees, with an average temperature of 19 degrees - so not very cold at all!

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So what makes moving to Lanzarote a popular choice for those seeking a new life abroad. One of the key factors is of course climate. The Canary Islands offer sunshine all year round and Lanzarote boasts a low level of rainfall, making it possible to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle all year round.

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LANZAROTE'S SEWER SYSTEM IS FRAGILE AND REQUIRES ALL RESIDENTS TO TAKE CARE WHEN USING THE TOILETS. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT FLUSH TOILET PAPER, SANITARY PRODUCTS OR WIPES DOWN THE TOILET. PLEASE USE THE BINS PROVIDED IN EACH BATHROOM THEN DISPOSE OF THEM AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE.

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