Costa Teguise Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Las Cucharas Beach showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and swimming
Las Cucharas Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach
Las Cucharas Beach which includes a coastal town, swimming and general coastal views
Las Cucharas Beach showing a beach, a hotel and a coastal town
Las Cucharas Beach featuring a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

This pretty resort town set around a golden beach northeast of Arrecife, Spain, offers family-friendly swimming, ample dining options and bustling shopping centres.

For a holiday focused on sun, sand, surf and shopping, visit Costa Teguise on the island of Lanzarote in the Canary archipelago. The purpose-built resort town offers a front-row seat to Playa de las Cucharas and a fishing village-esque plaza. While not purely Canarian in personality, Costa Teguise is an excellent place for those simply seeking to relax in the glorious weather.

Feel the town’s multicultural vibe, in part thanks to the laid-back island lifestyle that has attracted residents and visitors from all over the world. Visitors return time and time again for the town’s friendly, welcoming vibe and for dreamy days on the water away from the bustle of larger cities.

Things to do in Costa Teguise

Las Cucharas Beach is the busiest beach on the island, thanks to its privileged location in Costa Teguise. Come here for the golden sands and clear waters, dotted with volcanic-rock breakwaters. A promenade extends the length of the island, with access to hotels, restaurants and entertainment.

The beach is the real star in Costa Teguise, but there are nods here and there to the area’s Spanish colonial heritage. Join holiday makers at Pueblo Marinero, designed in part by César Manrique to emulate a quaint fishing village with its white-washed buildings, quiet courtyards and cobbled alleyways. The central square is the social hub, with its array of restaurants, cafes and shops.

For a quieter experience, head to the Cactus Garden, also the brainchild of renowned artist and architect Manrique, and find solace among more than 1,000 species of cacti from around the world. The garden showcases the harmony between art and nature that is prevalent throughout the island.

In the evening, make your way to the Costa Teguise Night Market to browse stalls filled with artisanal goods and souvenirs.

Discover the island’s lunar-like landscape and volcanic wonders of Lanzarote Island at Timanfaya National Park. The captivating Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua, unique lava tube formations, will entrance those interested in the island’s natural history.

Costa Teguise’s history and culture

Get to know Costa Teguise’s thriving art and culture scene at the Lagomar Museum, once the home of actor Omar Sharif. Today, the architecturally stunning building, which is carved into volcanic rock, showcases contemporary art exhibitions.

At San Gabriel Castle, history enthusiasts can learn about the town’s defensive past. Built in the 16th century to guard against pirate attacks, the castle is now home to an archeological museum that illuminates the area’s prehistoric and colonial history.

Dining and nightlife in Costa Teguise

Fuel up after days in the waves on local dishes such as fresh seafood, puchero, a hearty stew with meat and vegetables, followed by bienmesabe, a sweet almond dessert. The lively Avenida de las Islas Canarias and Calle Las Olas are the town’s best streets for choice of dining experience. Pick up snacks for the beach, as well as handmade pottery, aloe vera products and traditional crafts at Teguise Market, the island’s largest open-air market.

After dinner, Costa Teguise comes to life along the Avenida de las Playas and in the Pueblo Marinero area, where visitors can unwind in bars and savour cocktails. For those who prefer entertainment with a cultural bent, head to the César Martinque Foundation for traditional Canarian music and dance performances, or the Teatro Municipal de Tías and Cine Atlántida for a variety of theatrical and cinematic experiences.

Costa Teguise hosts several vibrant cultural events throughout the year, including the Carnival of Arrecife and the Fiesta de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, full of music, dancing and traditional festivities.

Getting around Costa Teguise

Fly into Lanzarote Airport and take a 20-minute taxi ride or one-hour bus ride to Costa Teguise. Once in town, the best ways to get around are on foot, shared scooter, bus or rental car. Use Costa Teguise as a jumping-off point for visiting La Graciosa, a 30-minute boat ride away and a paradise of virgin golden-sand beaches, volcanic landscapes and traditional, white-washed houses in a quiet fishing village.

Hotel THB Lanzarote Beach
Hotel THB Lanzarote Beach
4 out of 5
Plaza del Janubio, 2, Costa Teguise, Teguise, Lanzarote
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Teguise. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (261 reviews)
We would stay there again :)
"Great location, the staff were extremely friendly & helpful. Unfortunately the gym wasn't great, loads of stuff not working / missing from what was shown in the photos. And my mother's air con didn't work for 2 days, but she was then moved to a very nice room as soon as possible. We'd stay there ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Hotel THB Lanzarote Beach
Barceló Teguise Beach - Adults only
Barceló Teguise Beach - Adults only
4 out of 5
Plaza Janubio s/n, Costa Teguise, Teguise, Lanzarote
The price is £187 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£187
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Teguise. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Perfect position for the area no cabs needed, right on the sea front a little cove for snorkelling about 5 mins walk. Rooms were clean, clean towels daily, breakfast great variety, dinner buffet only a few times as ate out in local restaurants, so would have liked option of lunch or dinner which ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Barceló Teguise Beach - Adults only
Hotel Beatriz Costa & Spa
Hotel Beatriz Costa & Spa
4 out of 5
Calle Atalaya s/n, Costa Teguise, Teguise, Lanzarote
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £110 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£110
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Teguise. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (255 reviews)
"Good stay but with old facilities"

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Hotel Beatriz Costa & Spa
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.
Vitalclass Lanzarote Resort
Vitalclass Lanzarote Resort
4 out of 5
Avda. Las Palmeras, 15, Teguise, Lanzarote
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Teguise. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa el Ancla and AquaPark Costa Teguise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (105 reviews)
"Staff very friendly, rooms very big and regularly serviced. Only food option is the buffet which was plentiful & fresh. Our week had some strong winds which was a challenge but as the hotel is built around the pools the wind was lessened somewhat. The aquapark is a 20min walk away and our boys, 15 ..."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025

Vitalclass Lanzarote Resort
El Guarapo Apartamentos
El Guarapo Apartamentos
3 out of 5
Calle Tabaibas, 10, Teguise, Lanzarote
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Teguise. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (204 reviews)
El Guarapo.
"Why ask about a dishwasher, der is that going to change peoples mind to stay with El Guarapo Apartamentos, I know not. We found the El Guarapo a very nice place to stay and would book in there again. Not sure why the pool bar was very limited to opening, poss out of season tho."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

El Guarapo Apartamentos
BLUESEA Costa Teguise Gardens
BLUESEA Costa Teguise Gardens
3 out of 5
Avenida del Golf s/n, Costa Teguise, Teguise, Lanzarote
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Teguise. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (136 reviews)
"Really good, basic accommodation. Great view over the pool area. Downside...listed " Lift " & " Accessible " on their details, but failed to mention the lift only went from Reception up & down to the dining area. They'd put us on the 3rd floor which I couldn't manage. I hadn't thought to mention ..."

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

BLUESEA Costa Teguise Gardens
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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