Yaiza Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Yaiza featuring a small town or village
Yaiza
Yaiza showing a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture
Yaiza
Yaiza showing a small town or village

Traditional whitewashed houses and historical monuments decorate a town that’s on the doorstep of Lanzarote’s awe-inspiring natural wonders.

Yaiza rests in the stunning south of Lanzarote within the municipality of the same name. Take a leisurely stroll through peaceful streets to admire the whitewashed architecture of the Canary Islands contrasting with a black volcanic landscape. Nearby, dazzling beaches and the Timanfaya National Park offer exciting outdoor adventures.

Sunny Lanzarote is a year-round destination and it’s especially popular for warm winter days by the sea. If you love festivals, visit Yaiza during October’s Lanzarote Music Visual Festival or Carnival in February or March.

Things to do in Yaiza

Get your camera ready on Yaiza’s charming central plaza, which features the whitewashed Nuestra Señora de los Remedios. Inside the church, see the painted wooden ceiling and decorative altarpiece. It’s easy to explore the small town on foot to discover colourful doorways, flowering gardens and traditional wooden balconies, including that of the Casa de la Cultura Benito Pérez Armas.

When it’s time for the beach, it’s just a short drive to the white sands of Playa Blanca. The resort’s namesake beach, Playa Flamingo and Playa Dorada are within easy walking distance of each other. Get comfortable on a sunbed or launch into water sports, then stroll to seafood restaurants for grilled fish and octopus. For views of bobbing yachts while shopping at designer boutiques, visit nearby Puerto Calero marina.

Outdoor activities in Yaiza

Pack your comfortable hiking shoes to explore the walking trails through Timanfaya National Park. Los Hervideros is a rugged area with lava rock formations framed by Atlantic Ocean waves. Discover the dazzling green colour of Charco de los Clicos seawater lagoon and the fascinating salt flats of the Salinas de Janubio.

More panoramic coastal walks await at Playa de Papagayo, a white sand beach that often ranks among Spain’s best. Take the track to the dramatic Natural Monument of Los Ajaches. Cool down in the crystal-clear water of Playa de la Cera, an ideal spot for snorkelling. For dolphin-spotting boat trips and jet ski rides, visit Marina Rubicón. Dive excursions take you to the magical underwater museum of Museo Atlántico Lanzarote.

Dining and nightlife in Yaiza

The Yaiza region is filled with foodie destinations to indulge in both traditional Canarian and international cuisine. Dress up for a night out at Marina Rubicón, a hub for up-market restaurants and trendy bars for sunset drinks. In Playa Blanca, follow your nose along the Avenida Marítima promenade lined with beachfront restaurants.

Choose from atmospheric venues on a backdrop of yachts at Puerto Calero. Just a quick water taxi ride away is Puerto del Carmen, the centre of Lanzarote’s nightlife. Enjoy the cocktail bars around Avenida de las Playas and check out the Gran Casino Lanzarote. Afterwards, let the pumping music lead the way to fun clubs and discos.

Getting around Yaiza

Fly into César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport for a drive, bus or taxi ride of less than 30 minutes to Yaiza. The town itself is easy to explore on foot. To get around the island, rent a car at the airport. Otherwise, buses and taxis are readily available, along with excellent land and boat tours.

Hotel LIVVO Volcán Lanzarote
Hotel LIVVO Volcán Lanzarote
5 out of 5
Calle El Castillo, 1, Playa Blanca, Yaiza, Lanzarote
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Yaiza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (914 reviews)
"Everything was good ,nice service from the reception and nice rooms... i wasn't very happy with the quality of the food offered in the breakfast buffet"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Hotel LIVVO Volcán Lanzarote
Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort & Spa
Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
Avenida Papagayo, 24, Playa Blanca, Yaiza, Lanzarote
The price is £194 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
£194
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Yaiza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 8 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (989 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and staff"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort & Spa
Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa – Adults only (+18)
Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa – Adults only (+18)
5 out of 5
Urbanizacion Cortijo Viejo, Puerto Calero, Yaiza, Lanzarote
The price is £183 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
£183
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Yaiza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
Scuba Diving and Great Breakfast and Rooms
"Weather was good but too hot at times. Bed rooms were fab and the scuba diving centre was a highlight for me as it was based on the Hotel Campus. Breakfast was superb . Would look outside to Hotel for Dinner. Very sterile environment. No atmosphere."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa – Adults only (+18)
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Grupotel Flamingo Beach
Grupotel Flamingo Beach
3.5 out of 5
AV. de las Canarias, Yaiza, Las Palmas
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Yaiza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (178 reviews)
"Great location. Breakfast was fantastic and hotel was clean"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Grupotel Flamingo Beach
Jardines del Sol
Jardines del Sol
4 out of 5
Calle Francia 1, Urb. Montaña Roja, Yaiza, Lanzarote
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Yaiza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Playa Flamingo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (302 reviews)
May 2025
"The resort and staff were fantastic. However it had not been made clear at time of booking with hotels.com that the pool area was being refurbished. We would have booked alternative accommodation."

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Jardines del Sol
Ona Las Brisas
Ona Las Brisas
4 out of 5
Playa Blanca, Yaiza, Lanzarote
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Yaiza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Playa Flamingo are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
Great Location
"It's a really nice place with a great location. It's close to the supermarket and the swimming pool is large. The staff are also very friendly."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025

Ona Las Brisas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Yaiza

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 52%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
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4/5 - Good

Alison

Only 30 minutes from the airport.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I would highly recommend this horel as a getaway with girlfriends,i went with my schoolfriends of 40yrs,we had a blast,lounge round the pool,comfy padded sunbeds for old bones,and bit of dancing in evening,laughed all day perfect

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Keep it quiet but it's a perfect winter destination

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Yaiza is the district. Playa Blanca the resort within it

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

There are many walking trails in Lanzarote and this is an ideal place to stay. January- February is the perfect time of year to have a walking holiday.

5/5 - Excellent

Peter

Excellent walking terrain into Volcano areas which is what we went to Lanzarote for.

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