Costa Teguise

Teguise amazes visitors for its history; a walk around the old town centre, which was declared Historical Artistic Architectural Ensemble, proves an interesting cultural legacy. Former capital of the island, it offers one of the most beautiful and best planned tourist areas: Costa Teguise. This charming land of extreme beauty captivated King Hussein of Jordan, who chose this privileged spot to give King Juan Carlos I of Spain a lovely residence.

Its outstanding hotels offers, the quality of its services, the incredible sports and entertainment activities, as well as its pleasant and amusing atmosphere, make this area a valued destination. Costa Teguise is located near the capital of the island and at only 15 minutes from the Lanzarote airport, it offers a golf course, windsurfing and dive schools and an amusing water park. However, the highlights of Costa Teguise are its beaches such as Las Cucharas, Bastián, Jabillo and the beautiful landscapes of Pueblo Marinero, a complex designed by the brilliant artist César Manrique. In La Villa de Teguise, capital of the municipality situated a few kilometres away, you will find Spínola Palace, the Santa Barbara Castle, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church… An architectural gem.

Water Sports

Experience a unique holiday

A visit to the island of wind and fly over the ocean’s water

If you are looking for a ride over the waves under the bright and eternal sun, this is your island. For those wave lovers and thrill seekers, Lanzarote is a genuine paradise affordable for everyone. It is a destination chosen by thousands of Europeans every year. It’s secret: beautiful beaches, magnificent waves and a pleasant temperature all year round. No wonder Lanzarote is known as the “island of wind” and hosts many surf, windsurf and body board international championships. We suggest surf lovers to head towards the western end of the island. Between La Caleta de Famara and the inviting town La Santa, you will find unique scenarios to enjoy the perfect wave. Costa Teguise and the renowned beach Las Cucharas is the best destination to practice windsurf and the venue of two essential events: the World Windsurfing Championship PWA and the European Freestyle Pro Tour. Costa Teguise offers the visitor magnificent weather conditions to practice windsurfing, as well as several specialised schools along the entire coastline. Whether you’re a beginner in this sport or you wish to improve your style, the island of 300 volcanoes offers you an unlimited number of possibilities. The wind, the waves, the volcanoes and the marine fauna will make your holiday unforgettable. We hope you have good wind!

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Organise your trip

You can start to prepare your trip to Lanzarote today. We will provide you with all the required information to make your trip to the perfect.

WHEN SHOULD I GO?

Choose the date for your holiday, depending on what you want to do during your stay on the island. Even though Lanzarote's climate is mild all year round, if you want to hike or enjoy nature, its probably better to travel in winter. From May to October, you get perfect weather to enjoy the beautiful beaches.

DOCUMENTATION

Your ID and/or passport are essential to travel as well as your driving licence if you are thinking of hiring a car. Young travellers, students or senior citizens are entitled to discounts on public transportation, museum tickets and other interesting sites.

How do I get there?

BY PLANE

From the main European cities, it is possible to fly to Lanzarote a layover. Lanzarote Airport (ACE) is located near the capital city, Arrecife, and is the third largest airport of the Archipelago, after Gran Canaria Airport and Tenerife South Airport.

PACKAGE HOLIDAYS

Many travellers hire package holidays that include flights, transport to and from the airport and acommodation.

BY FERRY

Arrecife's Port is Lanzarote's main port and it is connected to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Cádiz. From Playa Blanca port there are regular trip run by the companies Navieras Armas and Fred Olsen that connect Lanzarote with Fuerteventura.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Lanzarote has a gret road network, it is easy to get around by car. The motorway connects the airport to the capital, Arrecife. Playa Blanca and Yaiza are also connected by a motorway. A public bus network is also available.

Where can I stay?

In Lanzarote you will find a wide range of hotels to suit all tastes and budgets. The incredible natural beauty of the Island of Fire has favoured the development of rural, charming hotels, ideal for relaxing holidays and for those who love hiking, nature and traditions.

There is a top selection of hotels available along all of the island's coastline, where you will find amazing Resorts and exclusive hotels. Check if your booking includes breakfast. It will probably be a buffet breakfast with a wide variety of cheeses, cold cuts, cereal, yoghurt, juices, breads and sweets. The majority of hotels include warm breakfast and local products. Bon Apetit!

Medical Assitance

You may take out an insurance policy to cover medical assistance during the trip. We also offer a travel insurance policy, which covers medical assistance, theft and cancellation charges. Several private medical centres and private hospitals throughout many towns on the island offer medical assitance. In case of emergency we recommend going to the Hospital General and Hospital Insular located in the capital, Arrecife.

ARRECIFE

Hospital Insular: 0034 928 810 500
Hospital General: 0034 928 595 000
Centro de Salud de Tytheroy: 0034 928 597 097
Centro de Salud de Valterra: 0034 928 597 110
Cruz Roja: 0034 928 814 866
Cruz Roja (urgencias): 0034 928 812 222

TEGUISE

Casa de Socorro 0034 928 845 262
Centro de Salud de La Graciosa 0034 928 812 327
Centro de Salud de Teguise: 0034 928 593 006

TÍAS

Centro de Salud de Pto. del Carmen: 0034 928 512 711
Cruz Roja: 0034 928 815 055 // 928 81 48 66
Centro de Salud de Tías: 0034 928 524 244
Centro de Salud de Tinajo: 0034 928 840 445

YAIZA

Cruz Roja: 0034 928 830 190
Centro de Salud de Yaiza: 0034 928 830 190
Centro de Salud de Playa Blanca: 0034 928 830 190
Casa de Socorro: 0034 928 830 068

Currency and Customs

The Euro is the official currency in the Canary Islands. As in the rest of the country, you may use credit cards for most of your financial transactions, especially in the touristic areas, where they tend to facilitate consumption to their clients. There may be some shops or small bars that only accept cash.

There is a wide network of ATM’s in the main towns of the island, but please bear in mind that banks charge a commission if you withdraw cash with other banks’ credit cards.

CREDIT CARD CANCELLATION TELEPHONE NUMBERS