Costa Teguise is Lanzarote's most refined, walkable resort — designed in the 1970s with input from César Manrique and built around five sheltered beaches, a 5 km seafront promenade, and a whitewashed plaza of restaurants and shops. This guide brings together everything we recommend to guests at Selectum Lanza, our private oceanfront apartment in the heart of the resort.
1. Public Transportation in Costa Teguise
Costa Teguise sits approximately 10 miles (16 km) north of Lanzarote Airport (ACE). There is no single direct service between the two — but the options are affordable and reliable.
Airport to Costa Teguise: All Your Options
By Bus (cheapest — ~€2.80 total)
- Step 1 — Board Bus 22 or Bus 23 from the airport terminal into Arrecife's bus interchange (~€1.40, 25–50 min wait).
- Step 2 — Transfer to Bus 1 from Arrecife to Costa Teguise (every 20 min weekdays, hourly weekends, ~€1.40).
- Total: ~60 min, ~€2.80. Note: contactless cards are not accepted on Lanzarote buses (Dec 2025) — pay cash or use a Bono General travel card.
By Taxi (fastest — ~€25 day / €28 night)
Official metered taxis run 24/7 from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Daytime fare (06:00–22:00) ~€25; night/weekend ~€28. Journey ~20 min. Never agree a price with an unmarked car.
By Pre-Booked Transfer (~€15–€35)
Best balance of value and convenience for couples and families. Reputable services: Welcome Pickups, Million Routes, First Minute Transfer. Most monitor your flight so they wait if you're delayed.
Bus Routes Serving Costa Teguise
- Bus 1 — Costa Teguise ↔ Arrecife. Every 20 min weekdays, hourly weekends.
- Bus 25 — Costa Teguise ↔ Arrecife ↔ Puerto del Carmen ↔ Puerto Calero.
- Bus 31 — Costa Teguise ↔ Teguise (old capital, Sunday market) ↔ Caleta de Famara.
- Bus 33 — Costa Teguise ↔ Caleta de Famara ↔ Muñique.
Is Uber Available in Lanzarote?
No — Uber does not operate in Lanzarote. Use official metered taxis or pre-booked transfers.
2. Best Beaches in Costa Teguise
Five main beaches run along the resort's seafront, all connected by a continuous promenade.
Playa de las Cucharas — The Main Beach
A 650 m crescent of golden sand, sheltered by natural breakwaters. Recognised as one of Europe's top windsurfing beaches — June hosts the PWA World Windsurfing Tour. Lively, lined with bars, restaurants and watersports rentals. Best for water sports, families, and lively atmosphere.
Playa del Jablillo — Best for Families & Calm Swimming
A small, horseshoe-shaped cove enclosed by volcanic rock — turquoise, shallow, and one of the calmest swimming spots on the entire island. Lifeguard, accessibility ramps, snorkelling-friendly. Arrive before 09:30 in peak season.
Playa Bastián — Local Favourite & Most Natural
Warm-coloured sand, ringed by stone wind barriers (zocos) that the local council has designated a "Natural Spa". The most sheltered beach on windy days — sunbathe comfortably even when Cucharas feels exposed.
Playa de los Charcos — Most Peaceful
North of Cucharas, past the Gran Melia Salinas. Two volcanic breakwaters create calm water; surroundings are raw and largely facility-free. Perfect for solitude in shoulder season.
Playa El Ancla — Hidden Local Gem
A small cove at the southern entrance to Costa Teguise, also known as Playa del Rey. Exceptional water clarity, dramatic volcanic backdrop, excellent snorkelling. Minimal facilities — bring your own towel.
Quick Beach Selector
- Families with young children → Playa del Jablillo
- Windsurfing / Kitesurfing → Playa de las Cucharas
- Snorkelling / Diving → Playa El Ancla or Jablillo
- Quiet day, wind protection → Playa Bastián
- Absolute solitude → Playa de los Charcos
3. Where to Eat in Costa Teguise
Best Steak Restaurants
La Bohemia — The most talked-about grill in Costa Teguise. Uruguayan-influenced Argentinian barbecue, family-run. €25–€40 pp. Book in advance.
La Vaca Loca Grill — Lanzarote's original Argentinian steakhouse. Family-friendly with a children's menu. €20–€35 pp.
Habana 6 — Grilled meat in a traditional Canarian building. A step up in ambience.
Best Seafood & Fish Restaurants
Restaurant SeBe — The standout fine-dining experience. Chef Santi Benéitez. Rice dishes are some of the best on the island. €35–€55 pp. Reservations essential.
Villa Toledo — Directly on the seafront at Playa Bastián. Famous for scarlet shrimp paella and grilled octopus. €25–€45 pp.
Taberna El Bocadito — Relaxed local favourite for seafood tapas. Best value-for-money in the resort.
Local Spanish & Canarian Cuisine
Doña Lola — Terrace overlooking the beach, excellent paella and homemade desserts. €18–€35 pp.
El Maestro — No-frills Spanish home cooking, large terrace, gluten-free options. €15–€28 pp.
La Aulaga — Hidden gem with sea views. Strong on seafood paella and slow-cooked lamb shoulder.
Boutique Food Experience
Restaurant El Navarro — At Playa Bastián. The most intimate dining in the resort. ~€35–€45 pp. Reservations mandatory.
Cafés & Brunch
Costa Teguise's café culture centres around Pueblo Marinero — the whitewashed Canarian-style square designed by César Manrique. Try local pastries: bienmesabe (almond cream), rosquillas (ring doughnuts), and local goat's cheese.
4. Boutiques, Shops & Pharmacies
Shopping Areas
Pueblo Marinero — The heart of Costa Teguise's shopping and social scene. Independent boutiques, craft stalls, and a Friday Night Market (18:00–22:00) with local crafts and food.
Las Cucharas Promenade — Beachfront shops: swimwear, sunglasses, watersports gear.
Commercial Centres — Tandarena and Cucharas Centre for supermarkets, pharmacies and day-to-day needs.
What to Buy — Local & Authentic
- Canarian ceramics with volcano or lizard motifs
- Malvasia wine from La Geria — volcanic-grown, unavailable elsewhere
- Mojo sauce in jars — genuine local brands
- Aloe vera products — grown extensively on the island
- Handmade lace and embroidery (Artesanía de Lanzarote certified)
Pharmacies (Farmacias)
Identified by the green cross. Standard hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00 and 17:00–20:00; Sat 09:00–14:00. After-hours: a rotating 24-hour duty pharmacy (farmacia de guardia) — schedule posted in every pharmacy window. Main pharmacy: Centro Comercial Tandarena.
5. Health Clinics & Medical Services
Private Clinics
Euroklinik Costa Teguise — Av. de las Islas Canarias 13, opposite Hotel Lanzarote Gardens. 40+ years on the island; English, German, Spanish, French. Walk-in available.
Clinicas Dr. Mager — Centro Comercial Tandarena 24. 35+ years; urgent care, X-ray, CT, MRI, dermatology. Multilingual; home visits available. +34 928 590 890.
Emergency Doctor Lanzarote — Av. del Jablillo 8. Private walk-in emergency clinic. Ask about pricing upfront.
Public Hospital
Hospital Doctor José Molina Orosa (Arrecife) — ~8 km from Costa Teguise. EU citizens with EHIC/GHIC card: emergency treatment at no direct cost.
Hospiten Lanzarote (Puerto del Carmen) — Private hospital, ~30 km. Wider specialist coverage.
Emergency Numbers
- 112 — Universal Spanish emergency (multilingual)
- 061 — Medical emergencies / ambulance
- 091 — National police
- 062 — Civil Guard (Guardia Civil)
Tip: Always travel with insurance covering medical repatriation. Private consultations cost €60–€150 per visit. For minor issues, the pharmacy is your fastest first step.
6. Costa Teguise Promenade (Sea Walk)
A continuous coastal pathway running ~5 km from Playa El Ancla in the south to Playa de los Charcos in the north — paved, flat, well-lit, with a dedicated cycle lane. One of the best resort promenades in the Canaries.
Best Walking Sections
- Cucharas → Pueblo Marinero (15–20 min) — The most vibrant section; the evening paseo happens here from 19:00.
- Jablillo → Bastián (10 min) — Quieter, planted gardens, photogenic watchtower.
- Cucharas → Los Charcos (20–25 min) — Most scenic natural stretch; raw volcanic coastline.
Best Sunset Spots
- Playa de los Charcos (north end) — unobstructed western horizon
- Pueblo Marinero terrace — César Manrique-designed plaza
- Playa Bastián watchtower
7. Rent a Car in Lanzarote
Renting a car is transformative. The most spectacular sites — Timanfaya volcanic fields, Mirador del Río, El Golfo green lagoon, Papagayo beaches, Jameos del Agua — have little or no public bus access.
Price Ranges (2025–2026)
- Low season (May–June, Sept–Nov) — €10–€30/day
- Shoulder (Mar–Apr, Oct, early Dec) — €25–€40/day
- Peak (July–Aug, Christmas, Easter) — €50–€100+/day. Book early.
- Average annual rate — €40–€51/day
Recommended Local Companies
- CICAR — dominant local agency, often best price
- Autoreisen — fully comprehensive insurance included
- Pluscar — strong all-in pricing
- Autos Famara — hotel delivery, transparent
- Cabrera Medina — from €24/day with full insurance
Insurance — What to Know
- Third-party liability is included by Spanish law
- CDW excess of €300–€1,200 — paying for zero-excess CDW is often worth it
- Deposit (€300–€1,200) blocked on credit card — debit cards often not accepted
- CRITICAL: tyres, underside, and windscreen are often excluded
- Driving on unpaved roads voids most policies
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not filming the car's full exterior before driving away — the #1 source of disputes
- Booking the cheapest headline and discovering insurance doubles the cost at pickup
- Forgetting "full-to-full" fuel — returning empty costs significantly more
- Speed limits: 50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h rural, 100 km/h motorway — enforced
8. Public Parking in Costa Teguise
Free Parking
- Behind the Post Office (Correos) — largest free area; 1 min to Cucharas. Fills from 10:00.
- Cucharas Shopping Centre — free, minutes from main beach
- Playa Los Charcos — large free rough-ground car park, rarely full
- Playa Bastián — dedicated free lot
Paid Parking
Blue-lined bays: pay-and-display (~€0.50–€1.50/hour). Yellow lines = no parking.
Parking by Beach
- Cucharas — Post Office or Cucharas Centre. Arrive before 10:00 in summer.
- Jablillo — small lot, gets tight in peak months
- Bastián — usually relaxed
- Los Charcos — large free lot, rarely full
- El Ancla — roadside only; arrive early
9. Oceanfront Apartments — Selectum Lanza
Selectum Lanza is a privately owned 2-bedroom, 4-guest apartment of 95m² on the Costa Teguise seafront — designed with the attention to detail that distinguishes a personal retreat from a generic holiday let.
What Makes It Valuable
- Direct ocean frontage — both bedrooms face the Atlantic; the principal suite opens directly onto the sea
- Mediterranean terrace — stone arch, retractable awning, lounge seating for four
- Interior quality — linen, oak, white-washed walls, king-size bed, full-length sea view from bed
- Outdoor access — oceanfront pool, sun terraces, sheltered private cove
- Practical — fibre Wi-Fi, Nespresso, Smart TV, self-check-in, private parking
- 4.97/5 from 87 verified reviews
Direct Booking vs Airbnb / Booking.com
- Direct price — from €125/night, best rate guarantee
- Platform pricing — up to 15% higher (host + guest service fees)
- Hidden fees on platforms — service fees (5–15%), cleaning fees added late, occupancy taxes obscured
- Direct advantages — no hidden fees, personal host, 50% deposit confirms (balance before check-in)
Walking Distance from Selectum Lanza
- Playa de las Cucharas — 5 min walk
- Pueblo Marinero square — 8 min walk
- Promenade — direct (begins at the door)
- Costa Teguise Golf — 6 min drive
- Lanzarote Airport (ACE) — 20 min drive
10. Weather & Best Time to Visit Lanzarote
Lanzarote enjoys 3,000+ hours of sunshine annually — one of Europe's highest. As the easternmost Canary Island it is also the warmest and driest of the archipelago.
Monthly Overview
- January / February — 20–22°C. Coolest months but mild. Cheapest period.
- March / April — 22–23°C. Driest, lowest humidity. Easter spike.
- May / June — 24–26°C, sea 19–21°C. Best-value window. PWA Windsurfing Tour in June.
- July / August — 27–31°C. Peak season. Up to 11 hours sunshine.
- September / October — 24–26°C, sea 22°C in September (warmest swimming).
- November / December — 21–23°C. Christmas/New Year extremely busy.
Wind Conditions
Costa Teguise sits on the windward eastern coast — exposed to the northeasterly trade winds (Alisios). Wind builds in the afternoon (~13:00) and drops in the evening; mornings are calmest. The occasional Calima from the Sahara brings warm, hazy conditions for 1–3 days. Playa Bastián's stone zocos make it the most sheltered beach.
Best Months by Traveller Type
- Beach holiday — June–October (September for warm sea + fewer crowds)
- Families — July–August school holidays, or late June/early September
- Windsurfing — June–September for trade winds
- Quiet, budget travel — January–April (excluding Easter), or late May
- Hiking & exploring — March–May for ideal temperatures
11. Jogging & Cycling Routes
Best Jogging Routes
The Full Promenade (5 km one-way) — flat, paved, ocean view the whole way. Most runners do an out-and-back 10 km. Best 06:30–09:00.
Extended to Arrecife (8–12 km one-way) — for experienced runners. Carry water; no facilities.
Inland Village Loop (5–8 km) — quieter roads, volcanic backdrop.
Cycling-Friendly Areas
- Promenade Cycle Lane — car-free, flat, scenic
- Costa Teguise Golf Course area — quiet, well-surfaced
- Route to Teguise (12 km one-way) — moderate hills; best Sunday morning for the market
- Route to Caleta de Famara (18 km one-way) — moderate-hard, spectacular scenery
Bike Rental
~€10–€18/day for hybrids, road bikes, e-bikes. Papagayo Bike (Radisson Blu) is reliable. E-bikes recommended for inland routes.
Safety Tips
- SPF 30+ year-round — Lanzarote's UV is high even in winter
- Carry water from the start
- Helmet compulsory on public roads in Spain
- Avoid LZ-1 arterial road — use promenade or backstreets
- Exercise before 10:00 or after 17:00 in summer
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