Teguise

Travel Guide
Teguise featuring signage
Experience Lanzarote's historic center, where you'll find quaint Spanish churches, ancient convents reinvigorated with modern art and intriguing Canarian markets.

Exploring Teguise is a journey through the history of Lanzarote, with stories preserved by its ancient buildings. This former capital of Lanzarote has about 20,000 residents and serves as the main urban center of the Teguise municipality. Take a few days to see its landmarks, visit art museums housed within convents and explore the exciting surroundings.

Teguise served as the capital of Lanzarote from the 15th century until the 19th, before relinquishing its title to Arrecife. The executive residences and beautiful plazas have been left behind, however, helping Teguise to earn the status of a “city of architectural-historical-artistic interest."

View this architecture at San Miguel Plaza, a peaceful square surrounded by colonial buildings. Standing proudly above the square is the Nuestra Señora de Gaudelupe, a 16th-century church with a white-painted bell tower. Explore within to see dark and ornate Neo-Gothic naves. Visit the plaza on Sunday to find a lively market selling Canarian crafts, African wood carvings and handbags. Watch the dance show or try paella from a food stall.

See relics of political power at Palacio de los Spinola, the 18th-century residence of the Lanzarote governor. Explore its finely decorated inner rooms or admire its low-hanging white façade, which is separated by intermittent doorways.

Enjoy the combination of religious and artistic devotion at the Convent of San Francisco. This 16th-century Baroque building hosts the Museum of Sacred Art. Experience contrasting styles at the Convent de Santo Domingo, which houses a contemporary art gallery within its historic walls.

Find Teguise in central Lanzarote, just a 15-minute drive from Lanzarote's international airport. Reach attractions within town on foot. For adventures farther afield, rent a car or travel by tour bus.

After seeing the town, take in views of it from Santa Barbara Castle or explore volcanic caves at Cueva de los Verdes.

Sands Beach Resort
Sands Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Avenida Islas Canarias, 18, Teguise, Las Palmas
The price is €68 per night from 30 Sep to 1 Oct
€68
per night
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Costa Teguise. Enjoy free parking, 7 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the WiFi in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (135 reviews)
"The resort was big but felt so cozy. Staff really friendly & helpful. The restaurants were great, serving good food. Buffet style with set adult & child price in one of them. Overall a lovely... chilled ... fun time spent there. Would/ will defo book again."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2023

Sands Beach Resort
Barceló Teguise Beach - Adults only
Barceló Teguise Beach - Adults only
4 out of 5
Plaza Janubio s/n, Costa Teguise, Teguise, Lanzarote
The price is €197 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
€197
per night
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Teguise. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Las Cucharas Beach and Jablillo Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
"The food was the highlight of my stay. The lunches in the Breeze restaurant were the standouts while I didn’t enjoy the food in the Champs sports bar as the portions were huge and quiet stodgy. The rooms are spacious with very comfortable beds and mine had a hot tub on the balcony. I found all the ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2023

Barceló Teguise Beach - Adults only
Barceló Lanzarote Royal Level
Barceló Lanzarote Royal Level
4.5 out of 5
Avenida del Mar n6, Teguise, Las Palmas
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €200 per night from 26 Sep to 27 Sep
€200
per night
26 Sep - 27 Sep
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Costa Teguise. Enjoy free breakfast, 12 outdoor pools, and 6 restaurants. Popular attractions Playa el Ancla and Playa ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
"Absolutely world class!"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2023

Barceló Lanzarote Royal Level
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
El Guarapo Apartamentos
El Guarapo Apartamentos
3 out of 5
Calle Tabaibas, 10, Teguise, Lanzarote
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Costa Teguise. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the WiFi in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (144 reviews)
"Gorgeous 1 bedroom pool wow apartment I loved it will definitely return again"

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2023

El Guarapo Apartamentos
Vitalclass Lanzarote Resort
Vitalclass Lanzarote Resort
4 out of 5
Avda. Las Palmeras, 15, Teguise, Lanzarote
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Teguise. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the WiFi in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (56 reviews)
"This hotel is absolutely lovely. It’s fairly small and during our stay there we’re plenty of sun loungers for all around the 3 pools. Our premium suite was spacious and well equipped-suited our group of 4 women perfectly-also lovely to access the pool are via our patio door. Food was delicious and ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2023

Vitalclass Lanzarote Resort
Blue Sea Costa Teguise Gardens
Blue Sea Costa Teguise Gardens
3 out of 5
Avenida del Golf s/n, Costa Teguise, Teguise, Lanzarote
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Teguise. Enjoy free WiFi, a children's pool, and a fitness center. Popular attractions AquaPark Costa Teguise and Playa Bastián ...
6.8/10 (98 reviews)
"Holiday was relaxing near to local restaurants walkable distance to beach. Kitchen could have been better equipped but this was only a small issue. Quiet at night."

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2022

Blue Sea Costa Teguise Gardens
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Teguise

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
15 Mar 2020

I would have liked the option to pick the location of our room, we do not like ground floor rooms but there were no others available. The airport transfer shuttle was cancelled which we only found out about when we reached the desk,

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
21 Feb 2020

Lovely restaurant's and bars will definitely be back

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
9 Feb 2020

Always feel safe walking around never any trouble there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
4 Feb 2020

Will definitely return

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
4 Jan 2020

Love this resort

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
2 Jan 2020

Lovely location for our Christmas break.