Costa Teguise holidays

There’s lots to love about Costa Teguise holidays, whether you’re looking for a laidback Lanzarote resort escape or an upscale Spanish retreat. This place is the windsurfing capital of the Canaries, and lines up year-round Canary Island sunshine and family-friendly Atlantic beaches. Spots like Pueblo Marinero Square showcase traditional Canarian architecture, too.

Lanzarote’s royal resort

The phrase ‘fit for a king’ rings true for this place. Brush up on its affluent 1970s history, and you’ll learn that it started out as a purpose-built, high-end tourist destination, with whitewashed buildings and a royal residence called La Mareta, which was gifted to King Juan Carlos I. Now, it’s a popular destination among sun-seekers looking to make the most of its south-east coast location, where world-class windsurfing conditions and family-friendly nightlife aren’t hard to come by. The glittering coastline is a major pull, too – it’s peppered with sandy beaches.

Five sands and protective zocos

You’ve got a handful of spots to choose from when it’s time to top up your tan. Costa Teguise has a selection of five sandy beaches, from Playa de las Cucharas – a windsurfing hub also popular with divers – to Playa Jablillo, a sheltered lagoon with super-calm waters. Playa Bastian’s stone ‘zocos’ are also on the line-up – they’re built from volcanic rock, and act as natural windbreaks. This one’s got a lengthy beachfront promenade for when you want to stretch your legs, and has no shortage of beachfront holiday rentals.

Aquaparks and volcanic golf

Splash sessions come courtesy of the Costa Teguise Aquapark, where flumes and slides are primed for race-you-to-the-bottom competitions. And golfers are in prime position to tee off – there’s an 18-hole golf course next to an extinct volcano in Costa Teguise, complete with its own driving range and pitch and putt area. Active family resorts aren’t hard to come by if you’d rather stay at base for your activities, too. The Barcelo Lanzarote Active Resort and Vitaclass Sports & Wellness Resort Lanzarote are good options.

Exploring Arrecife and beyond

For sightseeing trips, you’re just a 15-minute drive from Arrecife – Lanzarote’s capital city. Head there to stroll around the El Charco de San Gines lagoon, a natural saltwater lagoon peppered with fishing houses and petite boats, then splash some cash on a Calle Real shopping trip. The Cesar Manrique Foundation is worth a visit, too. It’s just outside the city centre, and the building is built around five volcanic bubbles. It’s less than 40 minutes’ in the car to the Timanfaya National Park, as well, and only a little further for daytrips to Playa Blanca.