Are you staying in Costa Teguise during your vacation in Fuerteventura? Excellent choice.
If you want to enjoy the warm sand, the scenery and the turquoise waters, we understand.
Here’s our selection of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Teguise, with maps, photos and practical tips for organizing your trip.
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The best beaches in and around Costa Teguise – map
In Costa Teguise you’ll find beautiful beaches with golden sand and black rocks. These are, of course, its key assets. But there’s much more to do in the region: see our guide.
Map
Here’s a map of the beaches listed in this article, to help you find your way around:
Does Costa Teguise have beautiful beaches?
To be honest, Costa Teguise doesn’t have the most beautiful beaches on Lanzarote. But it does offer some very pleasant options, such as Playa de las Cucharas (#1), a large stretch of sand, and Playa Bastian (#2), a smaller, tiered beach.
And if you prefer snorkeling, check out Playa El Ancla (#5).
It has fewer beaches than Puerto del Carmen or Playa Blanca. But the town’s smaller too, so they’re not more crowded.
1. Playa de la Cucharas
Why do we love it?
Playa Cucharas is Costa Teguise’s main beach. Right in the heart of the small seaside resort, it offers a fairly large expanse of fine sand and a gentle slope to enter the water.
Protected by two large dikes, the waters are fairly calm.
This really is the heart of Costa Teguise vacations: you’ll find all the activities and restaurants around. Many water sports are practiced here.
If you visit in June, you’ll be able to attend the PWA World Windsurfing Tour.
Access from Costa Teguise
The beach is right in the center of town.
There’s a large parking lot just a few hundred metres from the northern end of the beach. In season and in the middle of the afternoon, it can still be difficult to find parking.
Practical information
- Golden white sand
- Supervised beach in season
- Toilets and showers at several beach exits
- Sun loungers for hire
- Restaurants in the beach town
- The beach faces south-east, ideal for sunrises (although sunsets can be interesting depending on the time of year).
- Range in length and width
- No grey areas
WHERE TO STAY IN Costa Teguise
Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels
In the center of town, around the main beach.
Hotel Barcelo Teguise Beach – adults-only – See prices, photos and availability
To the south, with large resorts.
Radisson Blu Resort Hotel, adults-only – See prices, photos and availability
North, quieter.
Hotel H10 Lanzarote Gardens, for families – See prices, photos and availability
2. Playa Bastian
Why do we love it?
Another beach we’ve enjoyed in Costa Teguise is Playa Bastian.
It lies to the south of the town and is a little quieter than Playa de La Cucharas.
We like the way it’s laid out on a terrace to shelter from the wind.
You’ll find a mix of sand and rocks, and, of course, always crystal-clear waters.
We love the way it looks, with its palm trees and black stone walls.
Access from Costa Teguise
South of Playa de las Cucharas, on the other side of the cape.
Parking is available in the surrounding streets, but it can be difficult to find parking nearby.
Practical information
- Golden-black sand, moderately fine
- Unsupervised beach
- Toilets and showers
- Sun loungers for hire
- Nearby restaurants along the seafront promenade
- The beach faces south-east
- Rather small, long beach
- No shady areas, but low walls to shelter from the wind.
HAVE FUN WITH THESE Lanzarote activities
- Dolphin watching
- Buggy / Quad
- Kayak excursion
- But also: Diving at the Museum of the Atlantic, Catamaran outings, Paddle excursions, Parasailing
3. Playa Jablillo
Why do we love it?
The small cove of Playa Jablillo doesn’t offer much sand for landing.
But it’s right in the center, and ideal for those who love snorkeling and discovering the seabed. There are lots of black lava rocks and transparent water, so you can see a lot of fish.
The contrasts on this beach are quite astonishing.
No deckchairs, but ramps for easier access.
Find out more about Playa Jablillo.
Access from Costa Teguise
This small beach is along the Costa Teguise cape, along the seafront promenade.
There are parking spaces in the surrounding streets, but it’s difficult to find parking nearby, whatever the season.
Practical information
- Golden-white sand and black rocks
- Supervised beach in season
- Shower with multiple beach exits
- Restaurants a little further away but nearby
- The beach faces south-east
- Fairly small beach with little sand.
- No grey areas
OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING A CAR IN Lanzarote
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- A small car is all you need.
- But you can also choose a larger one if you wish, as the parking spaces are rather large.
- Demand is high, so book early.
4. Playa de los Charcos
Why do we love it?
If you like large sandy areas to enjoy the sun more quietly, this is the right option for you.
This beach has a lot of rocks to get into the water, so it’s much less crowded. It’s not ideal for swimming.
But at low tide, people like to stroll around to see the crabs and seafood.
The bay is protected by 2 dykes, making it ideal for beginner windsurfers.
Access from Costa Teguise
This beach is north of downtown.
There is no dedicated parking. You can park in the streets on the other side of the hotels. Or you can access it via the seafront promenade.
Practical information
- Golden white sand
- Beach not supervised in season
- Showers at several beach exits
- No restaurants around
- The beach faces east
- Rather long beach
- No grey areas
PLAN YOUR STAY IN Costa Teguise
- Best attractions
- Best hotels
- Best restaurants
- Most beautiful beaches
- AquaPark (coming soon)
- Aquarium (coming soon)
5. Playa El Ancla
Why do we love it?
Playa Ancla is best known to those staying at the resort hotels in the south of Costa Teguise.
It’s not a postcard beach.
Access is via a staircase and there is very little sand.
But if you like snorkeling, this is the ideal beach in Costa Teguise. But we do recommend that you wear swimming shoes when entering the water.
Thanks to the rocks and crystal-clear water, you’ll be able to admire many fish.
Access from Costa Teguise
This beach is located fairly far south of the town.
It is accessible via the seafront promenade.
A few parking spaces in the street along the sea. But very limited parking.
Practical information
- A tiny bit of golden sand and mostly black rocks.
- Unsupervised beach
- Shower
- No restaurants around
- The beach faces east
- A tiny beach
- No grey areas
Beaches around Costa Teguise
There’s no famous beach on the coast around Costa Teguise.
But if you’re up for a bit of a drive, you can cross the island from east to west, to discover Famara beach and its impressive cliffs. It’s a 25-minute drive and an ideal place to watch the sunset.
PLAN YOUR TRIP TO Lanzarote
- Best of
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Best things to do in Lanzarote
Most beautiful beaches
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Best boat tours
César Manrique’s attractions
Secret places, off the beaten track
Most beautiful hikes
- Practical advice
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How to get around
How to rent a car in Lanzarote
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Best excursions
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