Sandy beaches, lively nightlife and easy access to many of the islands major tourist attractions make Costa Teguise a great base for your holiday in Lanzarote.
General Information
Location
Situated on the coast in the central part of the island, Costa Teguise is one of Lanzarote’s main tourist resorts.
It is only a 20 minute drive from Arrecife Airport and is a convenient place from which to explore the islands tourist and cultural attractions, as well as the northern fishing villages of Arrieta and Orzola.
The island’s historic capital of Teguise is a 10 to 15 minute drive away and provides a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of Costa Teguise, unless of course you go on a Sunday, when the market is in full swing.
History and Development
Costa Teguise is a purpose built resort, which started to take shape in the 1970s. This fact should not put you off, as it's development has been carefully managed over the years. It is currently undergoing something of a revival with many of the older developments being refurbished.
Costa Teguise Weather
As with the rest of the island of Lanzarote, the Costa Teguise weather is usually very good all year round. The beaches are on the whole windier than those in other resorts, which explains the proliferation of windsurfers, however this can be a real benefit in the height of the summer.
Current Costa Teguise Weather
What to Do
Although many of the activities revolve around the beach, with windsurfing in particular being very well catered for, there is much else to do in and around Costa Teguise.
Costa Teguise Beaches
Costa Teguise is well served for beaches with some fine golden sand. As for the other resorts, the beaches are very clean and well looked after. Many of the hotels in Costa Teguise have direct access to the beach.
Local Tourist Attractions
Costa Teguise is well situated to explore the many tourist attractions in the North of Lanzarote, such as the Cueva de los Verdes, Jameos del Agua and the Jardin de Cactus.
Sports
Windsurfing, as mentioned before, is a major pastime in Costa Teguise with visitors and residents alike. There are windsurfing schools, shops and equipment rental companies clustered around the beach at Las Cucharas. Most levels of experience are catered for, from Absolute beginners upwards.
Cycling and running are also quite widely enjoyed for the more energetic amongst us, the balmy climate and safe roads making for a very pleasant (?) experience.
Costa Teguise currently has the only golf course on the island — although more are in construction — so this is where you need to head for eighteen holes in the sun all year round.
Shopping
Like most purpose built resorts, there is no shortage of shops aimed at the tourist sector, with plenty of Jewellers, Discount Electrical Stores and general gift shops, with most budgets and tastes being catered for.
If you are on a self-catering holiday, there are plenty of smaller supermarkets within the resort. These stores generally stock a good range of international produce.
Costa Teguise Night Life
Like most of the resorts on the island, Costa Teguise nightlife could be classed as lively but not rowdy. Restaurants are open until late and there is a good selection of bars, both British and local style, in the resort.
Transport
Costa Teguise is well served by public transport with buses and taxis being readily available. However if you want to really get the most out of your holiday to Costa Teguise and explore some of the tourist attractions which are further afield, you should consider renting a car.
There are many car hire companies within the resort, but these can be very busy, especially in peak season. We therefore reccommend booking your car in advance. Our Car Hire page has further details.
Where to Eat
Most tastes are catered for with Chinese, Indian and International restaurants all vying for business with the fast-food outlets. Quality as you might expect varies, although standards are generally good. Costa Teguise Restaurants.
Where to Stay
There is a wide choice of places to stay in Costa Teguise, from Studio Apartments to Luxury Villas; which means that there is accommodation for most peoples needs and budgets.
Hotels
Costa Teguise has a wide range of hotels, from low-budget specials through to couples only exclusive resorts.
You can check out the available hotels in Costa Teguise on our Hotels page.
Apartments
As well as private apartments, there are also a wide range of Apartment Complexes run by tour operators.
The Property Market
As you would imagine for a resort with such a variety of styles and budgets, there are a great number of opportunities available for you to invest your money.
Estate Agents
It is definitely worth your while to consult one of the many estate agents in Costa Teguise, to make sure that you get the best advice.
Property for Sale
If you want to see a selection of properties available to buy in the resort, please check out our dedicated Costa Teguise property for sale pages.