Costa Teguise, Lanzarote
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Costa Teguise
Costa Teguise is located on the eastern side of Lanzarote, 7 kms north west of the capital Arrecife, and only 10 to 15 minutes by car from the airport.
It is one of the most attractive tourist areas on Lanzarote thanks to its range of accommodation, its beaches, and plenty of activities. It is a fully developed but not an overly large holiday resort, and hence suitable as one of the preferred destinations for families visiting the island.
Everything is within easy reach by foot which makes it easy to get about. There is a large choice of restaurants and bars to suit different budgets, and a nightlife that is vibrant but not ‘rowdy’.
The accommodation ranges from budget to luxury self-catering apartments, resorts and luxury 5* hotels.
One of the great appeals of Costa Teguise is its wide range of recreational facilities, that include surfing, road and mountain biking, golf, parasailing and a water park.
Windsurfing is concentrated at Cucharas Beach. It is quite well protected from the wind so non-windsurfers can enjoy their holidays too.
There is no kitesurfing allowed at Costa Teguise however there is a great spot not too far away at Famara.
There are other beaches in Costa Teguise such as Bastian Beach which is ideal for families with small children since it is easily accessible and protected from the winds. There is also the fine white sandy beach of Jablillo.
Best Time To Visit
For intermediate & advanced windsurfers, the wind at Costa Teguise is most consistent from April to September, with average speeds over 15 knots (force 4) over 80% of the time.
However this is a great spot all-year-round for beginners and improvers.
The climate in Costa Teguise is mild and sunny. The average temperatures in summer range from 24 – 28°C with higher peaks, and in the winter months 20 to 22°C. In summer bring a light jacket for windy nights, and in winter you’ll need trousers and a jacket in the evenings.
Costa Teguise Windsurfing & Kitesurfing Spots
All windurfing at Costa Teguise takes place on he sandy crescent shaped bay of Las Cucharas is a safe location surrounded by beach and shore on all sides.
The bay provides what can best be described as three distinct windsurfing areas that are created by the shape of the bay and the effect of the prevailing north-east trade wind that blows cross shore form the left.
There is no kitesurfing allowed at Costa Teguise; check out Famara for kitesurfing on Lanzarote Island.
Windsurfing & Kitesurfing Spots
- Suited to: WindsurfingBest wind direction:
- NE
Las Churachas Bay Cucharas Beach is located in the Canary Islands on the Island of Lanzarote at the town of Costa Teguise. The 600m long horseshoe shaped bay surrounded by the hotels and a number of windsurfing centres. It is generally windier than other spots in Lanzarote, which is one of the reasons it attracts windsurfers. With the north-east trade wind, Read more... - Suited to: KitesurfingFamara Famara is located in the North-Western side of Lanzarote (due north of Costa Teguise) and the sailing area is located at the base of the spectacular Famara cliffs. The area is predominantly frequented by kitesurfers & surfers and the small nearby fishing village of Caleta de Famara has several kite & surf shops offering rental equipment and lessons. The Read more...
Costa Teguise Windsurfing & Kitesurfing Services
There are no kitesurfing centres in Costa Teguise however you will find several of these at Famara.
Costa Teguise has a few windsurfing centres providing lessons for all ages & levels as well as quality gear rentals for all types of windsurfing disciplines. Prices & value for rentals vary from one centre to another so be sure to check them all out to find the best one suited to you.
Some of the centres also have some retail element to them as well as repair services.
Windsurfing Centres
- Centre Type: Windsurfing CentresWindsurfing Club Las Cucharas is a full-service windsurfing centre. Read more...
- Centre Type: Windsurfing CentresWindsurfing Paradise Lanzarote Windsurf Paradise Lanzarote is located near the beachfront at Lanzarote and offers windsurfing gear rentals for all levels and ages. Read more...
- Centre Type: Windsurfing CentresLocation Pro Centre Lanzarote is located approximately 200 metres from the launching area up a moderate road/walkway. It is central to accommodation in the area so easy to get to by foot however if you need to drive there is a free public car park nearby. Business Hours Operating hours are 10 am to 6 pm daily, 365 days a Read more...
Getting to Costa Teguise
Lanzarote airport is a 20 minute drive away south west of Costa Teguise, just south of the capital Arrecife.
By Car
Car hire is very inexpensive on Lanzarote and is the most efficient and effective way to get around the island and visit the other attractions of the island.
The most convenient way of getting from the airport to Costa Teguise, without hiring a car, is by taking a cab or pre-booking a hotel transfer.
Public Transport Services
If you decide to travel around Lanzarote on public transport, you can catch the buses supplied by the company Intercity Bus, which operate all over the island.
Costa Teguise Accommodation
Costa Teguise has a great range of 4 and 5 star hotel accommodation, as well as apartments and villas to rent. Most are located within walking distance of Las Cucharas Beach, as well as other services such as the bars, restaurants and shops.
Featured Accommodation
- Star Rating:
- 5-star
Meliá Salinas is a luxury ADULTS ONLY hotel located right on the beachfront on Las Chucaras. There are a variety of room types catering for 1 – 3 guests and many rooms have spectacular views across the ocean plus they look out directly over the Windsurfing areas. Facilities include 2 beautiful pools set in tropical gardens, beach bar, 2 buffet Read more... - Star Rating:
- 4-star
Barceló Teguise Beach is and ADULTS ONLY resort hotel located 150 m from Las Chucaras beach. Rooms cater for singles, twin-share, double and triple-share and all have balconies, private bathrooms, some with spa baths. The hotel has a communal lounge area, buffet restaurant, outdoor pools in a tropical setting, an endless pool overlooking the beach/windsurfing area, bar and fitness centre. Read more...
Food & Nightlife in Costa Teguise
Compared to nearby Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise nightlife is more laid-back and low key, which is why this resort is so popular with people seeking a quieter atmosphere for their Lanzarote holiday. Being a resort town, there are a lot of restaurants dotted around, ranging from British and Irish style' pubs' that satisfy the package holiday market, to locally styled places to drink and dine.
Clubs and bars in Costa Teguise
The main nightlife in Costa Teguise is around Avenida de las Islas Canarias and between Calla las Olas and Calla le Goleta, where you’ll find some of Lanzarote’s best cocktail bars. Costa Teguise nightlife is much more limited than the larger resorts of Puerto del Carmen or Playa Blanca, which appeal more to clubbers and groups of friends.
Many bars and restaurants here also play live music such as jazz, although it’s not nearly as frantic as Lanzarote’s bigger resorts. If you’re staying at an all-inclusive hotel, you may benefit from a nightly entertainment programme with live music, shows or comedy as part of your al-inclusive package.
Nightlife further afield
If you’re looking for a more clubbing themed atmosphere than Costa Teguise nightlife, head to Puerto del Carmen, about 25 minutes away by taxi, where you’ll find some of the best clubs in the Canary Islands. This energetic resort has a wide choice of venues around Avenida de las Playas, ranging from cocktail bars to dance clubs, where you can party well into the early hours.
The capital Arrecife is a great choice for more authentic bars where you can mingle with the locals and listen to some live music.
Nightlife tips
When you’re planning a big night out, bear in mind that clubs in Lanzarote don’t normally open until 11 pm, and dance floors don’t often get busy until around midnight, and go on until about 6 am.
Cost Teguise Activities & Culture
Apart from its very conveniently located windsurfing and water sports centres, Costa Teguise has all sorts of activities going on that don't involve the water. It is also very much a family resort which makes the resort feel safe and friendly with families enjoying the beach and restaurants. It has four beaches which are well linked and accessible via the pleasant seafront promenade which is ideal for walking or jogging.
Other Activities-water
- Swimming
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Stand Up Paddle boarding
- Kayaking
- Surfing
- Boogie Boarding
- Water Park
- Catamaran sailing
Other Activities – non water
- Relaxing on the beach
- Shopping
- Eating
- Spa, wellness and health centres
- Yoga and Pilates
- Road Cycling
- Electric E-bike cycling
- Mountain biking
- Paragliding
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Gym
- Golf course
- Paintballing
- Dancing
- Nightclubbing
- Aquarium – dive with sharks
- Go Karting
- Pool
Lanzarote provides many further activities outside of Costa Teguise which are accessible by hire car or public transport. For a list of further activities outside of Costa Teguise, see the page on Lanzarote.
- Parasailing
- Catamaran sailing
- Sailing yacht cruises
- Whale and Dolphin watching
- Submarine trips
- Hiking
- Horse riding
- Camel rides
- Big game fishing
- Quad biking
- 4wd Buggies
- Bowling
- Iron Man triathlon training and competition
- Excursions to volcanic areas
- Excursions to volcanic caves
Culture
Costa Teguise has a fairly short history due to it being purpose-built for tourists in the 1970s. However, its development has been carefully managed over the years, and the resort has been well designed, with a layout reminiscent to that of an old Canarian town with narrow streets and white washed buildings. It is a melting pot of mixed culture from various European influences, but traces of Canarian culture can still be experienced through the various traditional restaurants, white washed buildings and festivals that take place in the resort.
- Pueblo Marinero (fishing village) in Costa Teguise - This is a cluster of typical Canary buildings as conceived by the artist Cesar Manrique, where there are restaurants, pubs and shops, as well as a market held every Friday from 19:00 hours.
- Annual carnival in February
- Annual Fiesta in September
- Crafts and markets
- Art exhibitions
- Live music and entertaining jam sessions
For a further list of cultural activities outside of Costa Teguise, see the section on Lanzarote.
- Folk festivals
- Cinema
- Open air cinema in Puerto del Carmen
- Wild West Show and Dinner
- Vine growing in the La Geria nature reserve
- The small pilgrimage chapel Ermita de las Nieves and its views high up in the Risco de Famara
- Wine Museum El Grifo near the village of Masdache
- Visit the César Manrique Foundation, located in Tahiche, home of Lanzarote's most famous artist.
Costa Teguise Environment and Exploring
Costa Teguise is quite small, and to really take advantage of its surrounding environment, a hire car is required.
The volcanic origins of Lanzarote provide some fascinating areas to explore, from volcanic national parks and mountainous views, to the longest lave cave in the world.
Go to the Lanzarote section for further details.
- Timanfaya National Park Hiking - The largest of the national parks is Timanfaya National Park, which has 50 square kms of volcanic landscapes, tubes and craters, and occupies a quarter of the island's land mass.
- Jameos del Agua lava caves in the north - Lava tube with a natural concert hall, subterranean lagoon, restaurant and museum.
- Cueva de los Verdes lava cave near Arrieta - At the north of the island 4kms north of Arrieta is the lava cave Cueva de los Verdes, which is the longest volcanic tunnel system in the world where two of its six kilometres can be walked.
- The Lago Verde - Just south of the fishing village of El Golfo is the Lago Verde, which means "green lake" in German. Its bright green colour is due to the influence of the algae Ruppia Maritima.
- The Jardín de Cactus (cactus garden) at Guatiza - On the northern outskirts of Guatiza in the direction of Mala is the last major work of the Lanzarote artist César Manrique. The Jardin de Cactus, a huge cactus garden, was built into an open quarry.
- The Valley of the Thousand Palms at Haría - In the northwest of Lanzarote above the village of Haria is the Mirador de Haria where there is a magnificent view over the valley of 1000 palm trees.
- Famara Beach - Probably the most impressive sandy beach on Lanzarote that has beautiful sunsets.
- Mirador Del Rio viewpoint overlooking La Graciosa Island in the north.
- The spectacular drive along the Los Hervideros coast between the fishing village of El Golfo and Salinas de Janubio.
- Day trip to the island of La Graciosa
- Day trip to the island of Fuerteventura
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- Family Friendly
- Kids Facilities
- Some Nightlife
- Easy Access
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- Solo Male Traveler
- Solo Female Traveler
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- Male Group
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- First-Timer
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- Flat Water
- Chop
- Waves
- Warm Water
- Sandy Beach
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- Gear Storage
- Equipment Rentals
- Tuition
- Rescue Craft
- Beach Swimming
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Costa Teguise
Lanzarote
35508
Spain
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1 Review on “Costa Teguise, Lanzarote”
We went to Costa Teguise with no real pre-conceived ideas about what we would find and were pleasantly surprised by what it has to offer.
THE DESTINATION
Costa Teguise is very easily accessed by public transport, bus of self-drive, just 15 mins from he airport.
As with all towns on Lanzarote, they are highly manufactured by humans due to the sandy & rocky nature of the island. Palm trees and gardens have been planted everywhere to give the location a sort of tropical feel.
The place was impeccably clean with cafes, bars & restaurants dotted around the waterfront to maximize the spectacular views.
The sheltered swimming beach was superb with a large sandy beach and pristine turquoise blue water as you see in the postcards.
The town is definitely touristy with masses of English and Europeans tacking advantage of the mass packaged holidays offered here.
In saying this though, we were there in peak summer and it didn’t feel outrageously busy. You could always find a car park and get a seat at most restaurants whenever you wanted.
Whilst we didn’t party as such whilst we were there, there seemed to be a reasonably vibrant nightlife with several nightclubs and sports bars in the area.
It was noticeable that there was a good number of younger people and couples at this destination as well as the gray nomad set.
THE SAILING
We had mixed feelings about the windsurfing at Costa Teguise and had spoken to many people throughout our trip who had a similar experience to what we had.
If the wind angle is not exactly right, getting out from the launching area can be a challenge due to a large rock wall that just out of the bay by about 50 metres. Combine this with a rope to keep sailors from straying into the swimming area (making the launching causeway about 30 m wide) and it can be a very frustrating time if you come off your board due to lack of wind and having to try to water start in that area.
It is absolutely fine for beginners as they are able to stand up on their long buoyant boards and up-haul the sail. The issue is mainly with boards that lack enough buoyancy to keep one afloat.
To be honest I felt like a complete beginner (which I am not) trying to get out of this zone and I was pleased to see that even some of the locals struggled in this area.
The launching area was also a bit congested. The beach area was deep enough but due to the narrow causeway of the launch area out to the actual sailing area, you had to step over other sails and boards strewn all over the beach (but not a major issue really).
Once out of the causeway and sheltered area the wind was fairly consistent (particularly the further away from shore you sailed).
There is a good point-break on the left hand-side of the bay where many sailors hang out to frolic in the waves. One out there, the point is relatively clear from obstruction given that it juts out from the land.
The water temperature was moderate to warm (I just wore shorts and rash top) and changed from turquoise to deep blue the further you ventured out. There wasn’t a lot of flat water sailing to be had (because the wind was quite gusty towards the shore where the water was flt) although the waves tended to be a little more rolly due to the swell as opposed to chop.
The sailors in this location were predominantly males but there were a few females out there as well.
WINDSURFING CENTRES
At the time we visited there were 3 windsurfing centres offering a variety of gear suited to the area at varying levels. They also offered a great variety of lessons types for all levels.
The sheltered bay really is a fabulous location for teaching before sailors head further out to sea where the wind increases substantially.
All 3 centres shared the rescue boats and took it in turn to make sure there were observers on-deck all day. We believe this is a relatively safe environment to learn and progress.
ACCOMMODATION
There is a great variety of quality accommodation at this destination and based on our experience represented exceptional value to the quality of the property and the food offered.
There are some great Adults Only hotels and also plenty of lovely self-cater condos, villas and apartments which would be ideal for families, larger groups or those looking for a longer stay.
OTHER THINGS TO DO
The island of Lanzarote is relatively small so getting around to see most that it has to offer in a week would be achievable. Whilst much of the land is baron and desert-like, there are some great natural wonders on the island ensuring non-sailors have plenty to keep them entertained. In and around Costa-Teguise there are many activity providers such as electric bike plus the Windsurfing centres generally rent suPs, surfboards & body boards. See the activities & tours section for Lanzarote for more information on this.
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