Arrecife, Spain
Canary Islands · Spain
Arrecife is a mid-size city in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 47,897. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 47,897 |
| Population Density | 4,549 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.9630°, -13.5477° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Canary Islands |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 5.1 inches (130 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Arrecife
Arrecife is a mid-size city in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 47,897. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.1 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.
Climate in Arrecife
Arrecife has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.5°C), the coldest is Jan (17.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 102 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,549/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.9630°N, 13.5477°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lanzarote (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lanzarote | Fissure vent(s) | 670 m (2,198 ft) | 1824 | 11 km |
| Fuerteventura | Fissure vent(s) | 529 m (1,736 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
Arrecife has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Arrecife
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservatorio y escuela de Música | College | - | , |
| Escuela de Artes Aplicadas Pancho Lasso | College | - | , |
| Escuela Universitaria de Turismo de Lanzarote (EUTL) | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Arrecife
20 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Capellania del Yagabo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria La Destila | - | - | - | - |
| The British School of Lanzarote | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Playa Honda | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Titerroy Infantil | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Zonzamas | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Cesar Manrique | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Arrecife | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Mercedes Medina Diaz | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Los Geranios | - | - | - | - |
| AKACENTER | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Benito Mendez Tarajano | - | - | - | - |
| CEO Argana | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Titerroy | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Argana Alta | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Antonio Zerolo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Adolfo Topham | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Las Salinas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Nieves Toledo | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Blas Cabrera Felipe | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Arrecife
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Atlantis Lanzarote | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| La Clave Stereo 93.6 | musica latinoamericana, música latina | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HappyFM Fuerteventura | musica latina | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS 40 Lanzarote | - | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Arrecife
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe Vera Museum | ||||
| Casa de los Arroyo | ||||
| Casa de los Volcanes | ||||
| Casa José Saramago | ||||
| Casa Museo del Campesino | ||||
| CASA MUSEO MARA MAO | ||||
| Casa-Museo César Manrique | ||||
| Castillo de San Gabriel | ||||
| Castillo de San José | ||||
| Centro de la cochinilla | ||||
| Centro de Visitantes e Interpretación de Mancha Blanca | ||||
| Estudio Rufina Santana | ||||
| Fundación César Manrique | ||||
| Jameos del Agua | ||||
| LagOmar Museum | ||||
| Museo Agricola El Patio | ||||
| Museo Aloé + | ||||
| Museo De Arte Sacro | ||||
| Museo del Vino El Grifo | ||||
| Museo Diocesano De Arte Sacro | ||||
| Museo Etnografico Tanit | ||||
| Palacio Herrera |
Libraries in Arrecife
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Insular | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universitaria Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Arrecife
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agrarian and Handcraft Market | |||||
| Agrarian Market | |||||
| Agrarian Market | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Abastos | |||||
| Saturday Town Market | |||||
| Saturday Town Market | |||||
| Teguise Market |
Hotels in Arrecife
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Arrecife
57 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Arrecife
27 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Arrecife
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Arrecife
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Arrecife
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Arrecife
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Arrecife
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Arrecife
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Arrecife
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Arrecife
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Arrecife
23 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Arrecife
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Arrecife
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Arrecife
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Arrecife
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Cabras |
Airports Near Arrecife
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport | ACE | Large Airport |
| Fuerteventura Airport | FUE | Large Airport |
| Devils of the Air RC Model Club Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jarde Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Arrecife
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Arrecife
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ieanjesús | |
| Iglesia Christiana Evangelica | |
| Iglesia de San Ginés de Clermont | |
| Iglesia Santa Elena | |
| Iglesia Titerroi |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Arrecife
53 places within 15 km
- • Cueva de Las Palomas - Los Naturalistas (Entrada A)
- • Cueva de Las Palomas - Los Naturalistas (Entrada B)
- • Cueva del Majo
- • Cueva Tahiche
- • Litófono Pena Luis
- + 2 more
- • El Barranquillo
- • La Peña del Dice
- • Las Cucharas
- • Las Salinas
- • Los Charcos
- + 8 more
- • Castillo de San José
- • Palacio del Marqués
- • Palacio Herrera
- • Cueva Montaña Cabrera
- • Cuevas de Tizalaya
- • Eingang 1 Höhle
- • Fig tree
- • Gateras de Sory
- • Mick Gonnel
- • Cerro Terroso
- • El Peñón
- • Guanapay
- • La Montaña de Chimia
- • Lomo de Camacho
- + 13 more
- • Airplane landing
- • Los Villareales
- • Mirador del Puerto
- • Morro Prieto
- • Pico de Maramajo
- • Aquarium Lanzarote
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What is the population of Arrecife?
Arrecife has a population of 47,897 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 4,549 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Arrecife?
Arrecife enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 5.1 inches.
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