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Beyond the Sunbathers: A Walk Through the Planned Townscape

Costa Teguise’s grid‑like streets and neatly spaced promenades betray its origin as a purpose‑built resort. While most visitors snap pictures on the beaches, a more revealing stroll follows the main artery, Avenida de los Jameos, where low‑rise apartment blocks sit beside colourful murals commissioned by local artists. The foresight in its layout means every lane is lined with bicycle lanes and shaded benches, a rarity on spontaneous coastal towns. This deliberate planning extends to the water‑front, where reclaimed sea walls host modest cafés serving fresh papaya smoothies, allowing you to linger beyond the typical beachfront rush. The town’s ordered feel invites a slower rhythm, encouraging visitors to explore the subtle interplay between modernist architecture and the volcanic landscape that frames it.

Seasonal Swell: When the Winds Change the Play

Most travellers picture Lanzarote’s consistent sunshine, yet the island’s wind patterns shift noticeably through the year, affecting not only the sea’s surface but also the local vibe. Late autumn brings the tradewinds from the northeast, turning Playa de las Cucharas into a wind‑surfing arena where seasoned riders gather, while the quieter summer breezes make the same stretch ideal for paddle‑boarding and family picnics. Visiting during the shoulder months of May or October offers the best of both worlds: milder temperatures, fewer crowds, and a chance to witness the town’s weekly market set up under a gentle zephyr, where artisans display handcrafted jewellery inspired by Lanzarote’s basaltic forms.

A Taste of Home: Dining Away from the Tourist Hubs

Beyond the beachfront chains, Costa Teguise hides a handful of family‑run taverns that preserve the culinary traditions of the original Teguise municipality. Tucked down a side street behind the main square, a modest eatery serves garbanzos stew spiked with mojo picón, a smoky red pepper sauce that locals swear adds depth to any dish. Pair it with a glass of locally produced malvasía, a wine that captures the island’s volcanic terroir, and you’ll experience a flavour profile absent from the typical tourist menu. These spots are frequented by residents returning from the nearby vineyards, offering a glimpse into everyday life that contrasts with the resort’s polished façade.

Introduction

This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: "Costa Teguise" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (December 2009) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Town in Canary Islands, SpainCosta TeguiseTownCosta TeguiseShow map of LanzaroteCosta TeguiseShow map of Canary IslandsCoordinates: 28°59′56″N 13°30′07″W / 28.999°N 13.502°W / 28.999; -13.502Country SpainAutonomous Community Canary IslandsProvinceLas PalmasIslandLanzaroteMunicipalityTeguisePopulation (1 January 2018) • Total8,306Time zoneUTC+00:00 (WET) • Summer (DST)UTC+01:00 (WEST)Postcode35508 Playa del Jablillo in Costa Teguise Costa Teguise is a coastal town in the Municipality of Teguise on the island of Lanzarote (in the Canary Islands of Spain). It was built intentionally to accommodate tourism, and prior to building commencing the streets were planned, constructed, and serviced in advance. The town has four main beaches, all of which are natural: Playa de los Charcos, Playa de las Cucharas, Playa del Jablillo and Playa Bastián.

History

[edit] The company Explosivos Río Tinto, then directed by Mr. Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo, later President of the Government, bought a 12 million square meter property, in order to destine it to a high level tourist urbanization, which it baptized as "Urbanización Costa de Teguise", which was therefore planned from the beginning as a tourist nucleus of the island. Construction began in 1970 with the first five-star hotel on Lanzarote, the Gran Meliá Salinas, designed by architect Fernando Higueras with the collaboration of local artist César Manrique. This has been followed by many other 4 and 5 star hotels.

Beaches

[edit] Costa Teguise has four main beaches. Playa de las Cucharas is the biggest and the only one with toasted sand. It is well known for the practice of windsurfing, and each year a freestyle event of the PWA World Tour is held here. Playa de los Charcos is almost joined to Playa de las Cucharas but this one has white sand. Playa del Jablillo is the smallest and quietest beach of Costa Teguise. This is due to the breakwaters that, especially during low tide, almost form a natural pool. It is also white sand. Playa Bastián is further south of the town and is a mixture of white sand and small volcanic stones known as picón on the islands.

Sport

[edit] Golf[edit] Costa Teguise Golf was designed by John Harris and built in the late 1970s. For about 30 years it was the only golf course on Lanzarote until Lanzarote Golf was built in Puerto del Carmen. The course is integrated with the landscape of the island, taking advantage of the palm trees and the picón (black volcanic gravel) as part of the course.

Transport

[edit] Public transport on the island of Lanzarote consists of a bus service provided by the company Arrecife Bus. The following lines connect Costa Teguise with the rest of the island: Line 01: Costa Teguise - Arrecife Line 03: Costa Teguise - Arrecife - Pto. del Carmen Line 11: Costa Teguise - Teguise market (Sundays only) Line 25: Costa Teguise - Arrecife - Pto. del Carmen - Puerto Calero

Historical Population

[edit] Historical populationYearPop.±%2000 2,299—    2001 2,663+15.8%2002 3,134+17.7%2003 3,468+10.7%2004 3,655+5.4%2005 4,433+21.3%2006 4,948+11.6%2007 5,713+15.5%2008 6,324+10.7%2009 6,740+6.6%2010 7,151+6.1%2011 7,629+6.7%2012 7,856+3.0%2013 7,876+0.3%2014 7,756−1.5%2015 7,981+2.9%2016 8,119+1.7%2017 8,205+1.1%2018 8,306+1.2%Source: INE

Schools

[edit] Commemorative plaque with the names of the founders of the Colegio Internacional de Lanzarote in Costa TeguiseCosta Teguise has one primary (CEIP Costa Teguise) and one secondary school (Instituto), as well as a private school. (Colegio Arenas Internacional). The schools teach a wide variety of subjects including languages, such as English, Spanish, German, French and Chinese.