General Description of Costa Teguise

At 2 mls long, 1 ml at its widest point, this is a purpose-built resort, modern and well planned, with a palm-dotted promenade and broad tree-lined avenues. Easy to get about. Centre designed in old-fashioned village style, but essentially little authentic Spanish flavour. Some unsightly industry, including a desalination plant, between airport and resort, but overall a notch up from Puerto del Carmen.

Market/Suitability

Beach or pool-based holidaymakers who can survive on fairly limited nightlife.

Location/Contact

Location: Midway along the NE coast of the island, 9 mls SE of Teguise, 5 mls NE of Arrecife, 8 mls NE of airport.
Position: Indented coastline with small volcanic mountains dotted beyond.
Website: www.lanzaroteisland.com (unofficial site)

Accommodation

Mainly apartments in their own grounds, medium-sized and of moderate quality. A growing number of large-scale high-class hotels.

Beach

Broad and crescent shaped, of fine light sand with protrusions of black volcanic rock. Protected by a stone breakwater. Two large beaches, 2 small, separated by a headland.

Shopping

Large variety of tourist shops and supermarkets in centre. Friday-evening market in Pueblo Marinero for hand-made products and silver.

Entertainment

Daytime: 18-hole golf course (3 mls). Windsurfing, scuba centre, sailing and other water sports. Horse-riding centre. Water park.
Nightlife: very little and concentrated mainly in hotels and apartments; 1 nightclub; disco.

Eating Out

Wide choice of restaurants, pizzerias and bars in and around Pueblo Marinero (resort centre). Few fast-food eateries; good-quality international cuisine including Chinese, Mexican and Italian.

Public Transport

Regular bus service to and from Arrecife and Puerto del Carmen approximately every 20 mins.

Local Excursions

Cueva de los Verdes (Jameos del Agua), a system of volcanic caves extending some 3 mls to the ocean; they are the home of blind albino crabs, usually found only at 600 ft below. One cavern is used as a restaurant and bar with evening entertainment and the occasional concert. Fire Mountain (Timanfaya), whose lava slopes and craters can be ascended by camel. Schooner trips to Papagayo beaches; these remote beaches are accessible by car but can also be explored by jeep. Mirador del Rio in the north is a famous viewing point from which the islands of Graciosa, Alegranza and Montaña Clara can be seen. Green lagoon – El Golfo. Sightseeing and shopping in Arrecife. Ferry to Fuerteventura from Playa Blanca, a day trip. Some pretty inland villages; Yaiza wins the "Best Kept in Spain" award year after year for its pristine white-painted houses. Cesar Manrique Foundation – the famous architect's former home – open daily. Sunday market in the old inland town of Teguise from 8am.

Serving Airports

Lanzarote (ACE)
Flight time from the UK: 4 hrs. 15 mins