Mala, Canary Islands
Provincia de Las Palmas · Canary Islands · Spain · 533 residents · on the coast
Mala is a seaside village in Provincia de Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain, home to around 533 people. There is one notable place to see in and around town, including Mirador de Valle (Teguise). The nearest airport is Lanzarote (ACE), about 19 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Mirador de Valle (Teguise).
- Right on the coast.
- Best weather from January and March to December: daytime highs between 21°C and 27°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Lanzarote (ACE) is 13 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
Top sights in Mala
Ranked by how well known they are.
Mirador de Valle (Teguise)
viewpoint · 2 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Mala
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Mala can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Mala
Sea-view hotels and apartments fill up first in summer; book early for January and March to December.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Mala and the villages around it is a hire car from Lanzarote (ACE), about 19 min away.
Best time to visit Mala
January and March to December: daytime highs between 21°C and 27°C with little rain.
- 21°CJan4 mm
- 21°CFeb19 mm
- 22°CMar16 mm
- 24°CApr6 mm
- 23°CMay17 mm
- 25°CJun15 mm
- 26°CJul4 mm
- 27°CAug3 mm
- 26°CSept7 mm
- 27°COct13 mm
- 25°CNov11 mm
- 22°CDec15 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°C | 16°C | 4 mm | 10 h |
| Feb | 21°C | 15°C | 19 mm | 10 h |
| Mar | 22°C | 16°C | 16 mm | 11 h |
| Apr | 24°C | 17°C | 6 mm | 12 h |
| May | 23°C | 18°C | 17 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 25°C | 19°C | 15 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 26°C | 21°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 | 22°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
By air
- Lanzarote (ACE)13 miles, about 19 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Arrecife (11 miles), Playa Blanca (27 miles), Corralejo (35 miles).
Mala is good for
Around Mala
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Mala worth visiting?
Yes. Mala is known for Mirador de Valle (Teguise), and it is on the coast. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Mala?
January and March to December, with daytime highs between 21°C and 27°C with little rain.
How do I get to Mala from the UK?
Fly to Lanzarote (ACE), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 19 min by road.
What is near Mala?
Puerto del Carmen (17 miles), Corralejo (35 miles), Costa Teguise (7 miles) and Arrecife (10 miles) are all within an hour or so.