Costa Teguise is one of Lanzarote‘s most popular holiday resorts, combining attractive beaches, watersports, family-friendly facilities and a relaxed atmosphere. Located on the island’s eastern coast approximately 10 kilometres north of Arrecife, the resort was carefully planned during the tourism development of the 1970s and remains one of the most successful resort towns in the Canary Islands.
Unlike some Mediterranean resorts dominated by high-rise buildings, Costa Teguise reflects the influence of Lanzarote’s famous artist and architect César Manrique. Whitewashed low-rise buildings, landscaped gardens and open spaces help preserve the island’s distinctive character while creating a pleasant environment for visitors.
The resort is particularly well known for its beaches. Several sandy bays are connected by coastal promenades and walking paths, allowing visitors to explore the coastline on foot. Playa de las Cucharas is the largest and most famous beach and has become one of Europe’s leading windsurfing destinations thanks to the reliable trade winds that reach this part of Lanzarote. Other beaches offer calmer swimming conditions suitable for families and snorkelling.
Costa Teguise also serves as an excellent base for exploring Lanzarote. Attractions such as the César Manrique Foundation, Jameos del Agua, Cueva de los Verdes and the volcanic landscapes of Timanfaya National Park are all easily reached by car or organised excursion.
Although quieter than Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise offers a good selection of restaurants, bars and evening entertainment. At the heart of the resort is Pueblo Marinero, an attractive square designed by César Manrique that hosts restaurants, markets and cultural events throughout the year.
With its combination of beaches, watersports, family-friendly facilities and convenient location, Costa Teguise remains one of the most appealing destinations in Lanzarote for both active travellers and those seeking a relaxing beach holiday.
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Best Things to Do in Costa Teguise
Relax on the Beaches
Costa Teguise is home to several attractive sandy beaches offering a range of experiences. Visitors can choose between family-friendly swimming beaches, sheltered coves and windsurfing hotspots. The beaches are connected by promenades and coastal paths, making it easy to explore the coastline on foot. See below for a guide to the main beaches.
Visit Pueblo Marinero
Pueblo Marinero forms the cultural heart of Costa Teguise. Designed by César Manrique, the square features traditional Lanzarote architecture, restaurants, cafés and bars surrounding a central plaza. Markets and events are regularly held here, creating a lively atmosphere during both the day and evening.
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Try Windsurfing or Kitesurfing
Playa de las Cucharas is one of the most famous windsurfing beaches in Europe. Reliable winds and favourable conditions attract everyone from beginners to professional competitors. Several schools offer lessons and equipment hire, making Costa Teguise one of the best places in Lanzarote to learn watersports.
Explore the Coast by Bicycle
Costa Teguise has become one of Lanzarote’s most popular cycling destinations. Dedicated cycle paths and promenades connect many parts of the resort, while quieter roads and volcanic landscapes inland provide opportunities for longer rides. Bicycle and e-bike hire is widely available, and both recreational cyclists and serious riders use Costa Teguise as a base for exploring the island. The relatively flat coastal sections are particularly suitable for families and casual riders.
Go Diving or Snorkelling
The clear waters around Costa Teguise are popular with divers and snorkellers. Several local diving centres operate within the resort and offer excursions to reefs, volcanic formations and marine habitats around the island. Even beginner divers can experience Lanzarote’s underwater world through introductory sessions.
Visit Lanzarote Aquarium
Lanzarote Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the Canary Islands and contains a wide variety of Atlantic and tropical marine species. Exhibits include sharks, rays, reef fish and local marine life found in the waters around Lanzarote. The aquarium is particularly popular with families and provides an interesting alternative to the beach for a few hours.
Official website: https://aquariumlanzarote.com
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Play Golf
Costa Teguise Golf is an attractive 18-hole course located on the edge of the resort. The course offers views towards the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding volcanic landscapes while providing a challenging but enjoyable experience for golfers of all abilities.
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Explore Northern Lanzarote
Costa Teguise provides an excellent base for visiting many of Lanzarote’s most famous attractions. Jameos del Agua, Cueva de los Verdes, Mirador del Río and the César Manrique Foundation can all be reached within a short drive.
Best Beaches in Costa Teguise
The beaches of Costa Teguise offer a mixture of sheltered family-friendly coves and larger beaches exposed to the island’s famous winds. Most are connected by coastal walkways and are easily reached from the resort centre.
Playa del Jablillo
Playa del Jablillo is a small sheltered beach with calm turquoise water protected by volcanic rock formations. The shallow bay is particularly popular with families and snorkellers, while its central location makes it one of the most convenient beaches in Costa Teguise. Jablillo is a local Canarian plant.
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Playa de las Cucharas
Playa de las Cucharas is the largest and most famous beach in Costa Teguise. The broad sandy bay attracts swimmers and sunbathers but is best known for windsurfing and kitesurfing. International competitions are frequently held here, helping establish the beach’s reputation among watersports enthusiasts. Cucharas means “spoons.”
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Playa de los Charcos
Located on the eastern side of the resort, Playa de los Charcos offers a quieter atmosphere than Playa de las Cucharas. The beach combines sand and volcanic rock with pleasant coastal views and is popular with walkers, swimmers and visitors looking for a more relaxed setting. Charcos means pools, rock pools, puddles or tidal pools.
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Best Day Trips from Costa Teguise
César Manrique Foundation
Built within volcanic bubbles created by ancient lava flows, the former home of César Manrique provides fascinating insight into the life and work of the artist who helped shape modern Lanzarote.
Jameos del Agua
One of Lanzarote’s most remarkable attractions, Jameos del Agua combines volcanic caves, architecture and art in a setting transformed by César Manrique. It remains one of the island’s most visited sites.
Cueva de los Verdes
Part of an extensive lava tube system, Cueva de los Verdes allows visitors to walk through tunnels formed by volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago and discover one of Lanzarote’s most unusual natural attractions.
Timanfaya National Park
The volcanic landscapes of Timanfaya are among the most extraordinary in Europe. Lava fields, volcanic cones and geothermal demonstrations reveal the powerful eruptions that shaped modern Lanzarote.
Visit Museo Lagomar
Located near the historic town of Teguise, Museo Lagomar is one of Lanzarote’s most remarkable buildings. Constructed within a volcanic quarry and cave system, the house blends architecture with the natural lava landscape. The property is often linked to a famous story involving actor Omar Sharif, who reportedly bought and lost the house within a matter of days. Today it operates as a museum, restaurant and cultural attraction.
Official website: https://tickets.lagomarmuseum.com/en
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Arrecife
Lanzarote’s capital offers a different experience from the island’s resorts. Visitors can explore historic streets, local shops, beaches and the waterfront area around Charco de San Ginés.