Costa Teguise Holidays: Beaches, Weather and Getting There
Provincia de Las Palmas · Canary Islands · Spain · 7,629 residents · on the coast
Costa Teguise is a small coastal resort on Lanzarote's east side, home to around 7,600 people and sitting just 28 metres above the sea. For British travellers its appeal is easy to grasp. Lanzarote Airport, with direct flights from the UK, is about 10 minutes away by road. Four beaches lie within roughly a mile of the centre, and daytime highs stay between 20°C and 27°C through the year. Rain is scarce: even February, the wettest month, sees only around five rainy days. Families have the Lanzarote Aquarium on hand, golfers have Costa Teguise Golf, and the island capital, Arrecife, is just 4 miles down the coast.
Why go
- Lanzarote Airport, with direct UK flights, is roughly a 10-minute drive from the resort.
- Playa de las Cucharas, El Bastián, Playa del Jablillo and Playa de los Charcos all lie within about a mile.
- Daytime highs range from 20°C in February to 27°C in August, with very little rain.
Top sights in Costa Teguise
Beaches, Aquarium and Golf
The best-known landmark is the Royal Residence of La Mareta, a residence of the Spanish royal family about 0.8 miles from the centre. Day to day, though, most holidays here revolve around the shoreline. Playa de los Charcos and Playa del Jablillo are both about 1.1 miles away. Playa de las Cucharas is the closest beach at around 0.6 miles, and El Bastián is about 0.8 miles out. All four suit families.
On a day away from the sand, the Lanzarote Aquarium is about 0.8 miles from the centre. Golfers can head to Costa Teguise Golf, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Around 70 tours, tickets and activities in and around the resort can be booked directly from this page.
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6golf courseCosta Teguise Golf
1 mile from the centre · Photo
Playa de los Charcos
beach · 1 mile from the centre
Playa del Jablillo
beach · 1 mile from the centre
Lanzarote Aquarium
aquarium · 1 mile from the centre
Playa de las Cucharas
beach · 1 mile from the centre
El Bastián
beach · 1 mile from the centre
Tours & tickets in Costa Teguise
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Costa Teguise can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Costa Teguise
Choosing a Base by the Coast
Costa Teguise is a compact coastal resort rather than a historic town, so the main choice is how close to the sea you want to be. Staying near Playa de las Cucharas puts you closest to the water and within walking distance of El Bastián and the aquarium. Bases nearer Playa del Jablillo and Playa de los Charcos suit families who want calmer beach days. Golfers may prefer to be on the side of town nearest Costa Teguise Golf.
With a population of around 7,600, the resort has a relaxed scale. If you want a livelier town atmosphere, Arrecife is just 4 miles away. The hotel listings on this page show live prices for your dates.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Costa Teguise and the villages around it is a hire car from Lanzarote (ACE), about 10 min away.
Best time to visit Costa Teguise
Warm Weather Almost All Year
- 21°CJan2 mm
- 20°CFeb15 mm
- 22°CMar9 mm
- 24°CApr3 mm
- 23°CMay11 mm
- 25°CJun5 mm
- 26°CJul1 mm
- 27°CAug2 mm
- 26°CSept3 mm
- 26°COct11 mm
- 24°CNov8 mm
- 21°CDec9 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
March to December are the most pleasant months, which leaves only January and February a little cooler. January highs still reach about 21°C, while February dips to around 20°C. February is also the wettest month, with roughly 15mm of rain over about five days.
The warmest stretch is August, with highs of about 27°C and nights around 21°C. July, September and October are close behind at around 26°C. July is the driest month of all, with barely any rain recorded. Spring sits comfortably between 22°C and 24°C, and November holds at about 24°C, which makes it a sound choice for late-season sun.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°C | 16°C | 2 mm | 10 h |
| Feb | 20°C | 15°C | 15 mm | 10 h |
| Mar | 22°C | 16°C | 9 mm | 11 h |
| Apr | 24°C | 17°C | 3 mm | 12 h |
| May | 23°C | 18°C | 11 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 25°C | 19°C | 5 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 26°C | 20°C | 1 mm | 12 h |
| Aug | 27°C | 21°C | 2 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 26°C | 20°C | 3 mm | 12 h |
| Oct | 26°C | 20°C | 11 mm | 10 h |
| Nov | 24°C | 19°C | 8 mm | 10 h |
| Dec | 21°C | 17°C | 9 mm | 9 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
Flights, Transfers and Ferries
The nearest airport is Lanzarote (ACE), about 7.5 miles from Costa Teguise. It has direct flights from the United Kingdom, and the drive to the resort takes roughly 10 minutes, one of the shortest transfers you will find.
Driving from Calais is not practical, as Lanzarote is an island. Once you are here, though, ferries link it to its neighbours. The port at Arrecife, about 4 miles away, has sailings to Las Palmas and to Corralejo via Playa Blanca. From Playa Blanca, about 22 miles from the resort, the crossing to Corralejo on Fuerteventura takes around 30 minutes.
By air
- Lanzarote (ACE)7 miles, about 10 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Arrecife (4 miles), Playa Blanca (22 miles), Corralejo (29 miles).
Costa Teguise is good for
Around Costa Teguise
Easy Outings Across Lanzarote
Arrecife, the island's largest town with around 61,000 residents, is only 4 miles away and the obvious first outing. Nazaret is about 5 miles away, and Teguise lies around 5.5 miles inland, as does the small village of Guatiza.
A little further afield, San Bartolomé and the tiny village of Mala are both about 7 miles away. Tías is about 9 miles off, and Haría about 10. For a longer day out, catch the 30-minute ferry from Playa Blanca to Corralejo on Fuerteventura.
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Practical Notes Before You Go
Costa Teguise is a small, low-lying resort, so expect a relaxed pace rather than big-town nightlife. For more shops and evening choice, Arrecife is 4 miles away.
The weather barely has an off-season. If you travel in February, though, pack a light layer for the roughly five rainy days and highs of around 20°C. Many of the nearby villages, such as Haría, Mala and Guatiza, are spread around the island, so car hire makes day trips much simpler.
Questions people ask
How far is Costa Teguise from Lanzarote Airport?
Lanzarote Airport (ACE) is about 7.5 miles from Costa Teguise, and the drive takes roughly 10 minutes. The airport has direct flights from the United Kingdom, so the transfer is one of the quickest parts of the journey.
Is Costa Teguise warm in winter?
Yes, it is mild. January highs reach about 21°C with lows near 16°C, and December is similar. February is the coolest and wettest month, at around 20°C with roughly five rainy days.
Is Costa Teguise good for families?
It suits families well. Playa de las Cucharas, El Bastián, Playa del Jablillo and Playa de los Charcos are all family-friendly beaches within about a mile of the centre. The Lanzarote Aquarium is around 0.8 miles away.
Can you play golf in Costa Teguise?
Yes. Costa Teguise Golf is about 1.5 miles from the centre of the resort. With highs of 20°C to 27°C year round and very little rain, conditions for a round are favourable in most months.
Can I visit Fuerteventura from Costa Teguise?
Yes. Ferries from Playa Blanca, about 22 miles from Costa Teguise, cross to Corralejo on Fuerteventura in around 30 minutes. Arrecife's port, only 4 miles away, also has sailings to Corralejo via Playa Blanca, as well as to Las Palmas.
What is the hottest month in Costa Teguise?
August is the hottest month, with highs of about 27°C and overnight lows around 21°C. July, September and October follow closely at around 26°C, and July is the driest month of the year.