Guatiza Holidays: Lanzarote's Cactus Garden Village
Provincia de Las Palmas · Canary Islands · Spain · 812 residents · on the coast
Guatiza is a small coastal village of around 800 people on Lanzarote, sitting about 100 metres above sea level and only 12 miles from the island's airport. Its best-known neighbour is the Jardín de Cactus, a botanical garden barely half a mile from the village, while the beach at Los Agujeros lies under a mile and a half away. The climate is the real draw for British travellers: daytime highs run from 21°C in winter to 27°C in late summer and autumn, with very little rain in most months. It suits a quiet holiday built around nature and family days out, with livelier towns such as Costa Teguise and Arrecife a short drive away.
Why go
- The Jardín de Cactus botanical garden is just half a mile from the village centre.
- Winter highs of around 21°C make January and December genuinely pleasant for winter sun.
- Lanzarote Airport, with direct UK flights, is roughly a 17-minute drive away.
Top sights in Guatiza
Cactus Gardens and a Nearby Beach
The headline sight is the Jardín de Cactus, a botanical garden around half a mile from Guatiza and an easy outing with children or anyone with an interest in plants. It is the most notable point of interest in the immediate area and the obvious first stop.
About 1.4 miles away is Los Agujeros, a beach that works well for a family afternoon by the sea. Beyond these two, the wider island opens up by car, and tours and tickets for activities across Lanzarote can be booked directly from this page.
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Los Agujeros
beach · 1 mile from the centre
Tours & tickets in Guatiza
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Guatiza can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Guatiza
Village Calm or Coastal Bustle
Guatiza itself is a village of around 800 residents, so staying here means quiet evenings and a slower pace, with the cactus garden on your doorstep and the beach at Los Agujeros a short hop away.
If you want more restaurants and nightlife within reach, consider basing yourself in Costa Teguise, about 6 miles away, or Arrecife, the island's largest town at around 9 miles. The page shows live hotel prices so you can compare the village with these larger neighbours.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Guatiza and the villages around it is a hire car from Lanzarote (ACE), about 17 min away.
Best time to visit Guatiza
Warm Most of the Year
- 21°CJan4 mm
- 21°CFeb19 mm
- 22°CMar16 mm
- 24°CApr6 mm
- 23°CMay17 mm
- 24°CJun15 mm
- 25°CJul4 mm
- 27°CAug3 mm
- 26°CSept7 mm
- 27°COct13 mm
- 25°CNov11 mm
- 21°CDec15 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Almost every month is a good time to visit Guatiza: January and March to December all rank as pleasant. February is the exception, being the wettest month with around 19 mm of rain spread over about six days, though highs still reach 21°C.
The warmest spells are August and October, both peaking at around 27°C, with September close behind at 26°C. Summer is also the driest period, with July and August each seeing only about two rainy days. Winter highs of 21°C and lows of around 15°C make it a reliable choice for winter sun.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°C | 15°C | 4 mm | 10 h |
| Feb | 21°C | 15°C | 19 mm | 10 h |
| Mar | 22°C | 15°C | 16 mm | 11 h |
| Apr | 24°C | 17°C | 6 mm | 12 h |
| May | 23°C | 17°C | 17 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 24°C | 19°C | 15 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 25°C | 20°C | 4 mm | 12 h |
| Aug | 27°C | 21°C | 3 mm | 11 h |
| Sept | 26°C | 20°C | 7 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 27°C | 20°C | 13 mm | 10 h |
| Nov | 25°C | 18°C | 11 mm | 10 h |
| Dec | 21°C | 16°C | 15 mm | 9 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
Flights, Ferries and Short Drives
Lanzarote Airport (ACE) is the nearest airport, about 12 miles from Guatiza, and has direct flights from the United Kingdom. The drive takes roughly 17 minutes, so car hire on arrival is straightforward.
For island hopping, the port at Arrecife is around 9 miles away, with ferries to Las Palmas and to Corralejo via Playa Blanca. Playa Blanca, about 26 miles away, runs a 30-minute crossing to Corralejo on Fuerteventura, which itself lies roughly 33 miles from Guatiza by road and sea.
By air
- Lanzarote (ACE)12 miles, about 17 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Arrecife (9 miles), Playa Blanca (26 miles), Corralejo (33 miles).
Guatiza is good for
Around Guatiza
Easy Outings Across the Island
Mala is the closest neighbour at around 2 miles, while Haría and Teguise are both about 5 miles away. Costa Teguise and Nazaret sit at roughly 6 miles, making either an easy half-day trip.
Further afield, Arrecife is about 9 miles off, as is San Bartolomé, and Tinajo lies around 12 miles away. With the ferry from Playa Blanca, a day on Fuerteventura is also within reach.
Tips from Robin
Practical Notes Before You Go
Guatiza is a small village, so for wider shopping and services plan on popping into Arrecife or Teguise, both short drives away. Hiring a car makes the most sense given how close the airport, beach and neighbouring towns are.
If you are flexible on dates, avoid February, the wettest month. At around 100 metres above sea level, evenings stay mild, with lows rarely below 15°C.
Questions people ask
How far is Guatiza from Lanzarote Airport?
Lanzarote Airport (ACE) is about 12 miles from Guatiza, roughly a 17-minute drive. It has direct flights from the United Kingdom, so the transfer from landing to the village is short and simple with car hire.
What is the best month to visit Guatiza?
Most months are pleasant, with January and March through December all considered good. August and October are the warmest at around 27°C, while February is the wettest month, so it is the one to avoid if you can.
Is the Jardín de Cactus close to Guatiza?
Yes. The Jardín de Cactus botanical garden is around half a mile from the village, making it the easiest and most notable outing from Guatiza, and a good choice for families.
Is there a beach near Guatiza?
The nearest beach is Los Agujeros, about 1.4 miles from the village and suited to families. Costa Teguise, around 6 miles away, offers a larger coastal resort if you want more around you.
Is Guatiza warm enough for winter sun?
Yes. Daytime highs in December, January and February sit around 21°C, with lows of about 15°C to 16°C. January is especially dry, averaging just one rainy day.
Can I take a ferry to Fuerteventura from near Guatiza?
Yes. Playa Blanca, about 26 miles away, has a 30-minute crossing to Corralejo on Fuerteventura. Arrecife, around 9 miles from Guatiza, also has ferries to Las Palmas and to Corralejo via Playa Blanca.