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Tinajo

Coastal town

Tinajo is a municipality in the western part of the island of Lanzarote in the Province of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, Spain. The population is 6119 (2018), and the area is 135.28 square kilometres (52.23 sq mi). The municipality is located on the island's northwestern coast and is northwest of the island's capital, Arrecife. The main town in the municipality is Tinajo.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Tinajo
Province
Las Palmas
Autonomous community
Canarias
Population (INE 2025)
6,939
Altitude
197 m
Area (IGN)
134 km²
Postcode
35560
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The essentials for getting around Tinajo without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 29.0664° N, 13.6769° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
35560
Altitude
197 m
Population (INE 2025)
6,939 inhabitants
Province / region
Las Palmas · Canarias
Official website
tinajo.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Tinajo's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Tinajo

13 registered places to stay

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