Costa Teguise is a purpose-built resort just north of the capital, Arrecife, best known for reliable winds that draw windsurfers and kitesurfers. More spread out and lower-key than Puerto del Carmen, it has several beaches and family-friendly amenities without the intense nightlife. It suits watersports enthusiasts and travellers wanting a calmer resort base.
The resort centres on Playa de las Cucharas, a popular windsurfing beach, with other smaller beaches dotted around. Shops, restaurants and bars are grouped into several centres rather than one strip, giving it a more dispersed layout. Days revolve around the beaches and watersports; evenings are quiet and relaxed.
Getting around
Costa Teguise is about 15–20 minutes from Lanzarote Airport (ACE) and close to Arrecife by bus. A car or excursion is needed for Timanfaya National Park, which lies well to the south-west.
Hotels in Costa Teguise
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Before you book this area
- Vibe
- Low-key and spread out, with a steady watersports crowd.
- Watersports
- Consistent winds make Playa de las Cucharas a hub for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
- Watch out for
- The dispersed layout means you may walk or drive between beach, shops and nightlife.
Places to stay around Costa Teguise
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Frequently asked
Is Costa Teguise good for windsurfing?
Yes — reliable winds and the exposed Playa de las Cucharas make it one of the island's top spots for windsurfing and kitesurfing, with schools on hand.
Is Costa Teguise quieter than Puerto del Carmen?
Generally yes — it's more spread out and family-oriented, with far less of the concentrated nightlife you'll find in Puerto del Carmen.
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