17 Things To Do in Costa Teguise, Lanzarote - Best Places to Visit

Costa Teguise is a purposely built tourist resort in Lanzarote, developed under the guidance of Cesar Manrique, the famous artist and architect who had a major influence on Lanzarote's development as a tourist destination.

Costa Teguise is one of the 3 big tourist resorts in Lanzarote, along with Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca.

What You Should Know About Costa Teguise

Like the rest of Lanzarote, Costa Teguise enjoys mild winters with temperatures still reaching 20°Celsius during the daytime, but as one of the 3 big resorts on the island along with Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise is usually windier compared to the other two, which means that Costa Teguise also attracts water sports lovers.

Costa Teguise - A Great Place for Surf Lovers and Families

Costa Teguise is a great place to stay in Lanzarote if you're into surfing, kite surfing, or any other water sports and you'll also find lots of surfing schools in the resort if you want to take some lessons or rent the equipment.

Costa Teguise is also a family-friendly resort, with a more quiet and peaceful atmosphere compared to Puerto del Carmen, so if you're looking to come on holiday with the kids and you want a laid-back resort, Costa Teguise might be the best choice for you. Costa Teguise has lots of things to do with kids, as you'll see from our list below, you have an aquarium, a water park, and also lots of other activities, that will keep you occupied, without having to spend a lot of time in the car.

What to do in Costa Teguise - Best places to visit

Learn more about the places you can visit while on holiday in this part of Lanzarote; see the best places to visit in Costa Teguise and discover its most interesting attractions.

1. Enjoy the beaches in Costa Teguise

There are 5 beaches in total in Costa Teguise, but Playa Bastian and Playa de las Cucharas are the most popular. Playa Bastian is ideal for families traveling with children and people who just want to relax and get a tan, while Las Cucharas beach is preferred by surfers and people who love water sports.

2. Lanzarote Aquarium

Costa Teguise is home to the only Aquarium in Lanzarote.

It's a nice place to visit, especially if you're on holiday with children. Although not as spectacular compared to larger aquariums in the world, you can still spend around 1 to 2 hours walking around and looking at the tanks.

• Observe a variety of sharks from the underwater tunnel & Discover hundreds of marine species
• Open every day from 10:00 to 18:00h
• Tickets: Adults 15 €  / Children 10 € / Babies under 3 - Free
• Free cancellation up to 24 h in advance for a full refund

3. Aquapark Costa Teguise

Besides the Aquarium, Costa Teguise is also the home of the largest water park in Lanzarote.

As you can see, Costa Teguise is a great resort for a family holiday, as the kids will have plenty of activities and you don't even have to travel out of the resort if you don't want to.

• Enjoy all the rides and water slides of Aquapark Costa Teguise
• Open every day from 10:00 to 18:00h
• Tickets: Adults 26 €  / Children 18 € / Infants - free / Seniors over 66 - 18 €
• Free cancellation up to 24 h in advance for a full refund

4. Enjoy the atmosphere in Pueblo Marinero

Pueblo Marinero is a charming town square, with plenty of bars and restaurants and a great place to spend the evening, having some drinks and watching people go by.

On Friday evenings there's also a small market in Pueblo Marinero, so take advantage to do some shopping, while enjoying the nice vibe.

5. Buggy tour from Costa Teguise

Join a buggy tour from Costa Teguise. Explore the incredible north part of the island of Lanzarote and ascend its tallest peak on this adrenaline-pumping tour.

Take in the best views from the highest point of the island, near the volcanoes

6. Underwater Sea Trek Experience

Sea trekking is an innovative system that allows you to walk underwater. Experience walking underwater as you get to enjoy the amazing sea life.

You will be able to get up close to many different types of fish and underwater creatures and you'll also experience what zero gravity feels like.

7. Cesar Manrique Foundation

Located only a few minutes away from Costa Teguise, the Cesar Manrique Foundation is one of the places that you really must visit if you're staying in Costa Teguise.

The foundation is located in what was Cesar Manrique's home in Lanzarote for 20 years, a place designed by the artist himself and probably the best place to see his vision and talent.

• Open every day (including holidays) from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Tickets: Adults: €10 / Children 12 or under: €3

8. Go shopping at Teguise Market

Only a short trip away by bus or by car, Teguise market should be on your list at least once while visiting Lanzarote. It's the largest market on the island and although you'll see plenty of stalls selling fake goods, there are also plenty of talented people selling handmade goods and also cheap souvenirs.

9. Golf in Costa Teguise

Situated in a unique location, only 5 minutes away from most hotels in the resort, Costa Teguise Golf Club has a superb view of the Atlantic Ocean. It is an 18 holes course, with over 3000 palm trees, which contribute to the luxurious feeling of the entire place.

10. Rent a bike to explore the surrounding areas

Since Lanzarote is mostly flat, renting a bike is always a good idea if you want to explore the island without renting a car.

You can easily bike from Costa Teguise to Teguise and visit the former capital of Lanzarote on a weekday when it's not as busy and crowded as it is during the Sunday market.

11. Explore the north of Lanzarote

Lanzarote is not a big island and it's easy to explore if you hire a car. So our suggestion for one of the best things to do in Costa Teguise is to hire a car and drive around the island on your own.

From Costa Teguise, it's very easy to make short trips and visit some amazing places, especially if you to see more of the influence that Cesar Manrique has had on the island. Read more about driving in Lanzarote if you want a few ideas about driving routes around the island.

12. Jameos del Agua

Jameos del Agua is a unique place in Lanzarote, where you can understand more about the vision that Cesar Manrique had in terms of bringing together nature and mankind.

Besides visiting during the daytime, you can also make an evening out of it and buy a ticket for a concert and dinner, in one of the most spectacular concert halls you'll get to see.

13. Cueva de los Verdes

After you visit Jameos del Agua, you can continue your adventure with a visit to the Green Cave, where you'll get to enter a volcanic tube and learn more about the volcanic history of Lanzarote.

This is a guided tour that takes around one hour and it is better to visit in the afternoons after the tour buses are gone (in case you come here on your own, with a hire car).

14. Mirador del Rio

Depending on how early you start your day, you can also go to Mirador del Rio on the same day you visit Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua. From here you'll get a beautiful view over the island of La Graciosa, so make sure you choose a clear day, so you can enjoy the magnificent view.

15. Playa de Famara

If you're into surfing, Playa de Famara is probably on your list of places to visit in Lanzarote.

Playa de Famara is easy to reach from Costa Teguise and you can also come here to enjoy the views, admire the sunset and enjoy a tasty meal with fresh fish and seafood.

16. Cactus Garden - Jardin de Cactus

There's not much vegetation to see in Lanzarote, so you'll probably enjoy a visit to the Cactus Garden, where you'll get to stroll around a beautiful garden with hundreds of types of cacti and also beautiful views of the ocean.

See a full list of tours and excursions in Lanzarote

17. Museum of Piracy - Museo de la Pirateria

• UPDATE: THE MUSEUM IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR CONDITIONING WORKS FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Situated in the Fortress of Santa Barbara, the museum has some amazing views and it's yet again a wonderful place to visit with the kids.

The Canary Islands were often under attack by pirates on their route to and from the Americas, so Santa Barbara Fortress was a place used for spotting pirate ships from a distance. The fortress also provided shelter for the population in case of an attack.