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Costa Teguise
Base here 4–7 nights for a low-rise beach resort with buses to Arrecife and Sunday's Teguise market; skip it if you want nightlife or a car-free island tour.
Costa Teguise is a planned 1970s resort on Lanzarote's east coast, about 7 km from Arrecife and 15 km from the airport. It is low-rise, level and walkable, with four sandy beaches, a César Manrique-designed square and a large package-hotel stock. Most visitors come on a package and stay put; the town works as a base for the island's north and centre by bus, but the big volcanic sights in the south-west are easier with a car or a tour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (peak heat and crowds), Christmas and New Year
- Airport
- ACE
- Nights
- 4–7
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Costa Teguise112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Costa Teguise, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyA calm, low-crime resort; the real risks are the sea (sharp lava, currents and windsurfing wind), summer heat and unlit cave or cliff walks.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies (police, fire, ambulance) · 062 Guardia Civil · 092 Local police (Arrecife) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportACE Lanzarote (Arrecife) Airport (About 15 km (9.3 mi) south-west; most package guests are bussed to their hotel.ACE Lanzarote (Arrecife) Airport (About 9.3 mi (15 km) south-west; most package guests are bussed to their hotel.
- Getting aroundThe resort is spread out but level and walkable; the seafront promenade links the beaches.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerCaña (small draught beer)€1.80–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus single, minimum fare€1.40 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedFamily apartment (up to 4), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- Mid-range bedHotel or apartment double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedHotel or apartment double room, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €75 (≈ US$90) · Mid €150 (≈ US$180) · High €320 (≈ US$400)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ACE Lanzarote (Arrecife) Airport (About 15 km (9.3 mi) south-west; most package guests are bussed to their hotel. By public bus you ride into Arrecife and change.)ACE Lanzarote (Arrecife) Airport (About 9.3 mi (15 km) south-west; most package guests are bussed to their hotel. By public bus you ride into Arrecife and change.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Feb
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jan (4 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Costa Teguise: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The resort is spread out but level and walkable; the seafront promenade links the beaches. Local buses run through town to the Hotel Salinas turnaround, with Arrecife about 20 min away. E-scooters are available in town and between Costa Teguise, Arrecife, Playa Honda and Puerto del Carmen. Car rental offices cluster on Av del Jablillo, Av de las Islas Canarias and C las Acacias — hire for 2–3 days rather than a full week if you only want the island's main sights.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Arrecife
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus 3 from town to Arrecife, about 20 min
Capital with a lagoon, castle and market; easy half-day.
Teguise market
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Bus 11, about 30 min, five Sunday-morning runs
Sunday only; return buses run early afternoon.
Fundación César Manrique, Tahiche
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Bus or taxi towards Tahiche, then a short walk
Manrique's lava-burrowed home; daily 10:00–18:00, adult €10.Manrique's lava-burrowed home; daily 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, adult €10.
Puerto del Carmen
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus 3 westbound via Arrecife and Playa Honda, about 40 min beyond Arrecife
Longer ride; better as a half-day or evening trip.
Caleta de Famara
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus 31, about 45 min, daily every 90 min
North-coast surf beach under the cliffs; check return times.
Playa Blanca
skipDoor to door: 1.5–2 h by bus
Bus via Arrecife, or drive south-west
Too far for a comfortable return day by bus; go only if you drive.
Door to door: About 45 min by car
Drive or tour via the Timanfaya road
Pairs with the south-west volcanic sights; not a bus day trip.
Haría
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min by car
Drive north through Teguise
Palm valley and market; thin public transport.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Playa de las Cucharas
The main beach strip; most hotels, restaurants and bars sit within a 10-minute walk.
Playa Bastian / Av del Mar
Quieter, west side of town; good for couples and longer stays.
Av de las Islas Canarias
Central spine of the resort; supermarkets, apartments and the bus route.
North edge (C la Atalaya)
Slightly uphill, cheaper mid-range hotels, 15–20 min walk to the beach.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €65–115 (≈ US$80–140) excl. bed
- Mid-range
- €130–240 (≈ US$160–300) excl. bed
- Comfort
- €290–570 (≈ US$350–700) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel or apartment double room1 × 5 nights × €120 | €600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 5 days × €150 | €1,500 |
| Bus 3 into Arrecife, one way2 × €1 | €3 |
| Aquarium Lanzarote, adult2 × €15 | €30 |
| Aqua Park, adult2 × €26 | €52 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €221 |
| Trip total≈ €243 per person per day, bed included | €2,426≈ US$3,000 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and island tours excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Café con leche at a bar | €1.60–2.80 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Caña (small draught beer) | €1.80–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Light meal and a beer | €10–18 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Two-tank guided dive | €95 (≈ US$120) |
| Local bus single, minimum fare | €1.40 (≈ US$2) |
| E-scooter ride | €1 (≈ US$2) unlock plus about €0.30 (≈ under US$1) per minute |
| 18-hole green fee, Costa Teguise Golf | €88 (≈ US$110) May–Sep, €108 (≈ US$130) Oct–Apr |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Lava cliffs beyond the beaches are sharp-edged; swimming off the rocks is hazardous. Use the sandy beaches.
- The coast faces east: no sunset views from town, and morning light is best on the jetties.
- Tahiche Cave is unlit and littered; take a torch and do not go far inside alone.
- Residencia Real de La Mareta is a private royal residence — view from a distance only.
- Summer heat and strong windsurfing winds on Playa de las Cucharas; check flags and currents before swimming.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- Guardia Civil
- 062
- Local police (Arrecife)
- 092
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
- Guardia Civil062
- Local police092
Embassy
No embassies in Costa Teguise; most countries keep embassies in Madrid and consulates in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or Santa Cruz de Tenerife — check before you travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 3 Costa Teguise → Arrecife: about €1.40 (≈ US$2), 20 min
- Bus 11 Costa Teguise → Teguise market: about 30 min, Sunday mornings only
- Taxi ACE airport → Costa Teguise: about 15 km (9.3 mi); meter fare, check at the rankabout 9.3 mi (15 km); meter fare, check at the rank
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syas)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (la KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON-deh es-TAH la PLAH-yah)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
- Dos cervezas, por favor — Two beers, please (dos ser-VEH-sas por fah-VOR)
Bus turnaround on timetables is shown as Hotel Salinas, a turning loop with no facilities.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Costa Teguise. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (peak heat and crowds), Christmas and New Year · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for ACE: bus via Arrecife versus taxi, with a checked taxi fallback and an overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Playa de las Cucharas, Pueblo Marinero, Playa Bastian and Av del Mar, north edge.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Aquarium Lanzarote, Fundación César Manrique, Aqua Park, Costa Teguise Golf) and eat pages with last orders.
- Wind and sea-state fixtures for Playa de las Cucharas so beach days can go green or amber.
Sources
- officialTurismo de Lanzarote (official island tourism)
- officialAquarium Lanzarote
- officialFundación César Manrique
- officialAqua Park Lanzarote
- officialLanzarote Golf (Costa Teguise)
- secondaryWikivoyage: Costa Teguise, revision 5259011 (CC BY-SA 4.0)