Teguise

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Experience Lanzarote's historic centre, 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.

Hotel THB Lanzarote Beach
Hotel THB Lanzarote Beach
4 out of 5
Plaza del Janubio, 2, Costa Teguise, Teguise, Lanzarote
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Teguise. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (261 reviews)
We would stay there again :)
"Great location, the staff were extremely friendly & helpful. Unfortunately the gym wasn't great, loads of stuff not working / missing from what was shown in the photos. And my mother's air con didn't work for 2 days, but she was then moved to a very nice room as soon as possible. We'd stay there ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Hotel THB Lanzarote Beach
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 €218 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
€218
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Teguise. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Perfect position for the area no cabs needed, right on the sea front a little cove for snorkelling about 5 mins walk. Rooms were clean, clean towels daily, breakfast great variety, dinner buffet only a few times as ate out in local restaurants, so would have liked option of lunch or dinner which ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Barceló Teguise Beach - Adults only
Hotel Beatriz Costa & Spa
Hotel Beatriz Costa & Spa
4 out of 5
Calle Atalaya s/n, Costa Teguise, Teguise, Lanzarote
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €158 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
€158
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Teguise. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (256 reviews)
"Good stay but with old facilities"

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Hotel Beatriz Costa & Spa
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.
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. Popular attractions Playa el Ancla and AquaPark Costa Teguise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (105 reviews)
"Staff very friendly, rooms very big and regularly serviced. Only food option is the buffet which was plentiful & fresh. Our week had some strong winds which was a challenge but as the hotel is built around the pools the wind was lessened somewhat. The aquapark is a 20min walk away and our boys, 15 ..."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025

Vitalclass Lanzarote Resort
El Guarapo Apartamentos
El Guarapo Apartamentos
3 out of 5
Calle Tabaibas, 10, Teguise, Lanzarote
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Teguise. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (204 reviews)
El Guarapo.
"Why ask about a dishwasher, der is that going to change peoples mind to stay with El Guarapo Apartamentos, I know not. We found the El Guarapo a very nice place to stay and would book in there again. Not sure why the pool bar was very limited to opening, poss out of season tho."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

El Guarapo Apartamentos
Hotel Siroco - Adults Only
Hotel Siroco - Adults Only
3 out of 5
Avenida de las Islas Canarias, 17, Costa Teguise, Teguise, Lanzarote
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Teguise. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Los Charcos and Las Cucharas Beach are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (317 reviews)
"Siroco's location is on the edge of the main holiday area so is very quiet and the clientele is more cosmopolitan than Costa Teguise, which makes it more interesting. Within a very short distance is a good range of decent supermarkets and other shops, cafes and bars plus the beach area. The coastal ..."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Hotel Siroco - Adults Only
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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4/5 - Good

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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

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Lovely restaurant's and bars will definitely be back

5/5 - Excellent

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Always feel safe walking around never any trouble there.

5/5 - Excellent

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Will definitely return

5/5 - Excellent

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Love this resort

5/5 - Excellent

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Lovely location for our Christmas break.