tips for travel

Teguise is one of the largest and most popular of Lanzarotes seven municipalities. It includes Famara (in the north) and Costa Teguise
(in the south).

If your mathematical formula for fun on the beach is “Water=Waves”
then you should be heading for the northern coastline that takes in Famara (and neighbouring La Santa – See article “13 Lanzarote beaches – Tinajo”).
Our first of six beaches being reviewed in this area is known as Famara
measuring 6 kilometres long by 100 m (the biggest beach in Lanzarote). Fine golden sand
a constant wind and ever present strong swells against a backdrop of mountains makes this worth visiting
but the strong currents in this area can be a problem
so keep small children well within your reach.

The surf in this part of the island is world famous (so it’s hardly surprising that Famara is often referred to as the Hawaii of Europe). Large waves crash into the beach
and roll up the fine white sand towards the beach road
making it a surfers paradise. Behind the road you’ll find a large area of sand dunes
a perfect sheltered base from which to view proceedings.

The village nearby has a few restaurants and cafe bars where you can enjoy a quiet drink – but it’s all very laid back and has a UK/Sunday feel about the whole place.

Close to the village of La Caleta
it can be reached by guaguas (autobus).
Our second beach takes us to a semi-developed area known as Ensenada de la Calleta
400
long by 12 m wide and fine white sand. This beach is located alongside Arrecife and the port area of Mแrmoles. This beach is much visited
for its calm waters despite the wind that blows constantly. You can reach this beach by guaguas (autobus) and there are several services available including hammocks/parasols
restaurants/bars
parking and showers.

Our third beach is known as Las Cucharas and is in the main holiday resort of Costa Teguise. This sheltered beach is 640m long consisting of fine sand and placid waters.
surrounded by big hotels and apartments where architecture and landscape have been harmoniously integrated. The beach is nevertheless ideal for windsurfing and offers a full range of services from hammocks/parasols to bars/restaurants along its promenade to telephones
parking
good wheelchair access
bus stop and rental of a wide range of sports equipment.

Our fourth beach
another Costa Teguise favourite
is known as Los Charcos. At 250 m long and 30m wide and consisting of fine white sand
clear water and cooling winds
it’s hardly surprising. This beach is is on the coastline alongside Puerto del Carmen (covered in another article of mine entitled “12 Lanzarote Beaches – Tias”). The tranquillity of the sea in this area is due to the breakwater which shelters it from the strong waves and currents. There is a docking area and seaside boardwalk
together with services including hammocks/parasols
parking
quaquas (autobus).

Our fifth beach is known as Bastiแn
375
long
15
wide
consisting of fine white sand mixed with gravel and clear water. This beach is situated in a semi-developed zone of Costa Teguise and offers a complete range of services that include hammocks/parasols
parking
guaguas (autobus) and finally
our sixth beach is El Jablillo
350
20
wide
fine white sand mixed with gravel with quiet waters in a relatively windy area. Services include telephones
parking
guaguas (autobus) and a range of bars & restaurants.