Teguise

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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.

Barcelo Lanzarote Active Resort
Barcelo Lanzarote Active Resort
4 out of 5
Av. del Mar 6, Costa Teguise, Teguise, Lanzarote
The price is €140 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
€140
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Teguise. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 9 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (458 reviews)
Enjoyable break
"Great food and surroundings lovely room with great view"

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2023

Barcelo Lanzarote Active 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 €173 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
€173
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Teguise. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
"Excelente"

Reviewed on 31 May 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 €180 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
€180
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Teguise. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 12 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa el Ancla and Playa Bastián are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"Luxury hotel, with great service, food and drinks. Would highly recommend for couples and families. 15 minute taxi transfer from airport. Lots of restaurants and bars to choose from. The largest, most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. Modern, spacious rooms. I would definitely return."

Reviewed on 5 Apr 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.
Hotel Club Siroco - Adults Only
Hotel Club 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. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy beds in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (291 reviews)
"Air conditioning missing. Very hot nights."

Reviewed on 16 May 2023

Hotel Club Siroco - Adults Only
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 pool and the comfy rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (55 reviews)
"Accommodation was clean and spacious. We had a Garden View room, which comprised of a large double room, comfortable lounge area, kitchen and modern bathroom with walk-in shower and two basins. Elsewhere were the usual facilities including spa. Did not need to hire a car as everything was nearby ..."

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2023

Vitalclass Lanzarote Resort
Apartamentos Camels Spring
Apartamentos Camels Spring
2 out of 5
Calle de la Rosa, 3, Costa Teguise, Teguise, Lanzarote
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Teguise. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"All the staff were friendly and helpful. The apartment we had was spacious and spotless. Both supermarket and restaurant were 5minutes walk. Little things were welcomed like the pool side bar and café, laundry (4 euros including detergent), bottles of water available at reception, Wednesday BBQ, ..."

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2023

Apartamentos Camels Spring
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.