🚌 Buses in Costa Teguise

If you're staying in Costa Teguise and don't plan to hire a car, buses will be one of your main ways of getting around Lanzarote.

In the Canary Islands, buses are known as guaguas. Services are operated by IntercityBus Lanzarote, allowing you to visit not only the island's capital, Arrecife, but also other holiday resorts, traditional towns and interesting corners of Lanzarote.

However, remember that not all services run equally frequently. You can reach some places directly, while others require a change of bus, usually in Arrecife.

🚏 Where Are the Bus Stops?

Costa Teguise doesn't have a single main bus station. Bus stops are located throughout the resort, near hotels, residential areas and popular tourist attractions.

Before setting off, check which bus stop is closest to your accommodation and whether the bus travelling in your chosen direction stops there.

Remember that stops for buses travelling in opposite directions may be on different sides of the road.

🔎 Where Can You Check Bus Timetables?

The best option is to use the official IntercityBus Lanzarote website: 👉 Check Current Bus Routes and Timetables on Lanzarote

You'll find bus routes, route numbers, lists of stops and departure times.

Before each excursion, check:

• Can you reach your destination directly, or will you need to change buses?
• Which bus stop does your service depart from?
• Does the service operate on your chosen day of the week?
• How long does the journey take?
• What time can you return to Costa Teguise?

💡 My tip: When planning a longer excursion, start by checking the return bus timetable. Less popular routes may have only a few services, particularly at weekends and on public holidays.

🎟️ How Do You Buy a Ticket?

You can buy single-journey tickets from the driver when you board the bus. Transport cards are also available and may offer better value if you plan to use public transport frequently.

Before travelling, check the operator's website for current payment methods, ticket prices and the rules for using transport cards.

It's worth carrying a little cash in case you have problems paying electronically.

💡 What Else Should You Keep in Mind?

📱 Save the timetable on your phone. Don't assume you'll have internet access everywhere.

🛑 Signal when you want to get off. Buses have STOP buttons, which you should press in good time before your stop.

🔄 Take care when changing buses in Arrecife. There are several bus departure points in the city. Check where your connecting service leaves from, so you don't suddenly discover that you need to walk to another stop.

⏰ Allow extra time. This is particularly important if you're planning a longer excursion or using several bus services in one day.

🧭 Not every attraction is close to a bus stop. Sometimes you'll need to walk an additional distance after getting off the bus, and not all roads have pavements.

Travelling by bus allows you to discover many interesting places on Lanzarote independently. In the next section, I'll show you where it's worth going from Costa Teguise and which excursions you can organise without hiring a car.

🏘️ Where Can You Go by Bus from Costa Teguise?

If you're staying in Costa Teguise, you don't have to limit yourself to the beaches and seafront promenade. Public transport also allows you to visit other holiday resorts, historic towns and interesting corners of Lanzarote.

Some places can be reached by direct bus, while others require a change, usually in Arrecife. It's worth planning your excursion in advance, particularly if you want to explore less-visited parts of the island.

🔎 Check Where the Buses Go

On the official IntercityBus website, you'll find a list of services from Costa Teguise, route numbers, bus stops and up-to-date timetables: 👉 Bus Connections from Costa Teguise

The list mainly includes connections to Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen and Puerto Calero.

If you're planning to visit other towns or villages, check the full list of routes as well. Some excursions require a change of bus, while additional services may operate only on certain days: 👉 All IntercityBus Routes and Timetables

🏙️ Arrecife – Lanzarote's Capital

This is one of the easiest destinations for an independent excursion. You can travel directly from Costa Teguise without changing buses.

In Arrecife, it's worth visiting the picturesque Charco de San Ginés lagoon, the historic Castillo de San Gabriel, the narrow streets of the old town and the town beach, Playa del Reducto.

🏖️ Puerto del Carmen – Beaches and a Former Fishing Village

You can also travel directly to Puerto del Carmen.

Discover the old fishing harbour of El Varadero, the small Playa Chica, the wide Playa Grande and the long seafront promenade. If you enjoy walking, you can also follow the volcanic coastline to Puerto Calero.

⛵ Puerto Calero – A Marina Full of Yachts

Puerto Calero is a small resort known for its elegant marina, restaurants and ocean views.

You can get here by direct bus, but make sure you check how frequently services run and what options you have for the return journey.

🏛️ Teguise – The Island's Former Capital

Historic Teguise is one of Lanzarote's most fascinating towns. Here you'll find old palaces, convents, the Church of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe and picturesque narrow streets.

On Sundays, the famous market attracts visitors from all over the island.

You'll need to check current bus connections before travelling. Additional services may be available on certain days, particularly for the Sunday market.

🏜️ Nazaret – The Extraordinary Museo Lagomar

Nazaret is worth visiting mainly for Museo Lagomar – a unique architectural complex built into the rocks of a former quarry.

Before setting off, check the available bus connections, return times and walking distance from the bus stop to the museum.

🌊 Caleta de Famara – A Beach Beneath Towering Cliffs

Famara is famous for its wide beach, towering cliffs and surfing atmosphere.

It's a wonderful place for walking and landscape photography. However, travelling here by public transport requires more careful planning, as connections to this part of the island are less convenient than those serving the main resorts.

🚌 What About Longer Excursions?

By changing buses, mainly in Arrecife, you can also plan trips to other parts of Lanzarote.

🏖️ Playa Blanca – A southern holiday resort with a seafront promenade, beaches and views of Fuerteventura.

🌵 Guatiza – A village near Jardín de Cactus, one of César Manrique's best-known creations.

⚓ Arrieta and Punta Mujeres – Coastal villages with a fishing heritage and natural volcanic swimming pools.

⛴️ Órzola – A harbour village at the northern tip of Lanzarote, where ferries depart for La Graciosa.

🌋 Yaiza and Uga – Traditional villages in southern Lanzarote, surrounded by extraordinary volcanic landscapes.

💡 How Should You Plan Your Excursion?

Before choosing your destination, check not only how to get there but also the departure time of the last bus back.

Remember that not every attraction is right next to a bus stop. Sometimes you'll need to walk an additional distance, and not all roads have pavements.

My tip: If you're just starting to explore Lanzarote by bus, begin with Arrecife or Puerto del Carmen. Plan longer excursions once you've carefully checked the available connections.

📘 Discover Lanzarote with César Manrique

I've created “Lanzarote with César Manrique”, a guide packed with fascinating stories, interesting facts and practical information about the island's attractions. It will help you decide which places are worth visiting in Puerto del Carmen.

🚗 🚌 One Guide – Two Versions to Choose From!

🚗 Lanzarote by Car – For those who want to explore the island at their own pace. You'll find ready-made driving itineraries, suggested sightseeing routes with attractions in a logical order, GPS locations, parking information and practical driving tips.

🚌 Lanzarote by Bus – For those who don't plan to hire a car. I've organised the sightseeing around four popular holiday bases: Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise, Playa Blanca and Arrecife. You'll find specific bus connections, route numbers, bus stop locations, options for changing buses, and suggested walks and excursions.

🧭 Plan your sightseeing your way: Discover interesting places, walking routes and attractions across Lanzarote. Check GPS locations, ticket prices, opening hours, accessibility information and other practical tips to help you explore the island independently.

👉 Discover my guide: “Lanzarote with César Manrique”

🚶 Beyond the Seafront Promenade

1. A Coastal Walk to the East

🌋 Pico del Ria – Beyond the Seafront Promenade

If you enjoy discovering places off the beaten track, you can extend your walk around Costa Teguise and head towards Pico del Ria – a small volcanic hill to the north-east of the resort.

Beyond the last buildings, the landscape begins to change. Instead of hotels, restaurants and well-maintained promenades, you'll find open spaces, stony tracks and rugged volcanic hills. It's a completely different side of Costa Teguise.

🥾 Do You Have to Climb to the Summit?

No. You can simply follow the gravel tracks in this area as an additional walking route and enjoy the scenery without climbing the hill. However, if you're planning to reach the summit of Pico del Ria, remember that there is no waymarked trail, and the final ascent requires care.

☀️ My tip: Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring water and a hat. Beyond the built-up areas of the resort, there's very little shade, and the ground is uneven and rocky. I wouldn't recommend this section for wheelchair users or anyone with a pushchair.

2. A Coastal Walk to the West

🧂 Salinas de las Caletas – Forgotten Salt Pans by the Ocean

If you fancy a longer walk, you can head out of Costa Teguise in the opposite direction from Pico del Ria – south-west towards the small village of Las Caletas.

Here you'll find Salinas de las Caletas, the remains of historic salt pans established in 1935, during the heyday of Lanzarote's fishing industry.

Why were so many salt pans built on the island? Before refrigeration and freezers became widely available, salt was essential for preserving fish. It allowed catches to survive longer journeys and reach distant markets.

The salt pans covered approximately 35,000 m². Seawater flowed through a system of channels and shallow basins, where it gradually evaporated under the sun and wind, leaving salt crystals behind.

Today, Salinas de las Caletas is no longer used for commercial salt production. However, the distinctive basins and stone divisions remain, recalling a time when salt was one of Lanzarote's important products.

🥾 My tip: You can view the salt pans during a walk along the coast. Don't enter the old basins or walk on their fragile dividing walls. This is a protected historic site, not a visitor attraction with designated walking paths.

🥾 Costa Teguise Promenade – A 5 km Walk Along the Ocean

One of the best ways to explore Costa Teguise without a car is to walk along its seafront promenade. The route follows the coastline, passing beaches, small coves, restaurants and viewpoints where you can watch the Atlantic waves crashing against volcanic rocks.

On my map, I've marked a route measuring exactly 4.5 km, stretching from Playa del Ancla at the south-western end of Costa Teguise to Playa de los Charcos on the opposite side of the resort. You can walk the entire route or simply choose the section that interests you most.

🌊 What Will You See Along the Way?

🏖️ Playa del Ancla – The Starting Point

This small, pebbly cove lies on the outskirts of Costa Teguise. It's quite different from the wide sandy beaches in the centre of the resort. Here you'll find a rocky coastline, Atlantic waves and distinctive hotel buildings nearby.

🌴 Playa Bastián – A Beach Among Volcanic Rocks

Continuing along the coast, you'll reach Playa Bastián. The beach has a mixture of sand and dark volcanic stones, while the surrounding walking areas invite you to stop for a short break. This stretch of coastline is quieter than the area around Playa de las Cucharas.

🐠 Playa del Jablillo – A Bay Sheltered by Breakwaters

The next distinctive stop is Playa del Jablillo. Thanks to its stone breakwaters, the bay is partially sheltered from the waves. When conditions are suitable, you may see snorkellers exploring the clear water and watching the fish beneath the surface.

🏄 Playa de las Cucharas – The Windsurfers' Beach

This is one of the liveliest stretches of the promenade. The wide beach, restaurants, cafés and colourful windsurfing sails create a scene that is characteristic of Costa Teguise.

It's worth spending a little longer here, especially when the wind picks up. Watching the windsurfers can be just as enjoyable as the walk itself.

🌋 Playa de los Charcos – A More Rugged Coastline

The final section leads towards Playa de los Charcos, where the tourist buildings gradually give way to a more open landscape. The beach, volcanic rocks and ocean create a slightly different setting from the centre of the resort.

It's a good place to finish your walk, but it doesn't have to be the end of your excursion. If you enjoy longer walks, you can continue towards the volcanic hills and Pico del Ria.

Costa Teguise Without a Car – What to See and How to Get Around

Costa Teguise is one of Lanzarote's most popular holiday resorts, located on the island's east coast, close to the capital, Arrecife. Here you'll find sandy beaches, seafront promenades, distinctive buildings inspired by traditional Canarian architecture and places associated with the work of César Manrique.

Can you explore Lanzarote while staying in Costa Teguise without hiring a car? Yes, although not every attraction can be reached by direct bus. You can explore the resort itself on foot and use public transport to plan trips to other towns and villages around the island.

I'll show you what is worth seeing on walks around Costa Teguise, where you can travel by bus and how to visit Lanzarote's top attractions without your own car. You'll also find links to official bus timetables and detailed descriptions of interesting places to discover.

🏖️ Costa Teguise – What Can You See on Foot?

Costa Teguise is one of Lanzarote's most popular holiday resorts, but its history is different from that of Puerto del Carmen or Playa Blanca. It didn't develop from an old fishing village – it was planned as a modern tourist resort where the architecture was designed to blend harmoniously with the island's landscape.

Today, you can stroll among whitewashed buildings, discover places associated with César Manrique, relax on sandy beaches and watch windsurfers battling the Atlantic winds.

🏗️ Costa Teguise – A Resort That Began on the Drawing Board

The story of modern Costa Teguise began in the early 1970s. In 1972, a development plan was approved for the coastal area, paving the way for its transformation into a new tourist resort.

Unlike many towns and villages that developed gradually over centuries, Costa Teguise was designed from the outset with visitors in mind. Hotels, apartments, recreational areas and walking spaces began to take shape.

César Manrique also played a part in shaping the resort's character. The artist believed that modern architecture on Lanzarote should respect the island's traditional buildings and natural landscape.

You'll find the clearest examples of his vision in two distinctive places.

🏘️ Pueblo Marinero – A Canarian Village That Isn't Really a Village

Pueblo Marinero is one of Costa Teguise's most recognisable landmarks. Although it looks like a traditional Canarian village, it is actually a complex of buildings designed for the developing holiday resort.

César Manrique was involved in its creation, drawing inspiration from Lanzarote's distinctive architecture. Here you'll see whitewashed walls, green-painted woodwork, decorative chimneys, small courtyards and cobbled passageways.

At the heart of the complex is a square surrounded by restaurants, bars and shops. Events and markets are also held here.

🏨 Gran Meliá Salinas – Architecture Surrounded by Tropical Greenery

One of the most important buildings in Costa Teguise's history is the former Hotel Meliá Salinas, which opened in 1977.

The architectural design was created by Fernando Higueras in collaboration with César Manrique, who helped shape the hotel's artistic character, gardens and recreational areas.

The hotel stood out for its combination of modern architecture, lush vegetation, volcanic stone and water. In 1979, the design received an international architectural award.

The hotel now operates under the name Paradisus by Meliá Salinas. During your walk, you can admire its distinctive architecture from the outside. However, the interiors and hotel gardens are not open to the general public as a tourist attraction.

🏖️ Playa del Jablillo – A Small Bay Sheltered from the Ocean

Playa del Jablillo is a small beach in the central part of Costa Teguise. Its distinctive feature is a series of stone breakwaters that reduce the force of the waves reaching the shore.

This makes the bay a popular spot for swimming and snorkelling, particularly when sea conditions are calm.

It's worth stopping here even if you're not planning to go into the water. You'll see light-coloured sand, dark volcanic rocks and the distinctive outline of the sheltered coastline.

🏄 Playa de las Cucharas – A Windsurfing Paradise

Playa de las Cucharas is one of Costa Teguise's best-known beaches. Its wide sandy shoreline attracts sunbathers, but the beach is particularly famous for its excellent windsurfing conditions.

When the wind is favourable, you'll see colourful sails out on the water and windsurfers making the most of the Atlantic waves.

A promenade lined with restaurants, cafés and shops runs alongside the beach. It's one of the liveliest parts of the resort.

🌊 Playa Bastián and Playa de los Charcos – Two Sides of the Coastline

Playa Bastián is a beach in the southern part of Costa Teguise. It stands out for its mixture of sand and dark volcanic stones, as well as the surrounding seafront buildings.

Playa de los Charcos, located further along the coast beyond Playa de las Cucharas, has a more open feel. Here you'll find rocky stretches of shoreline, sand and Atlantic waves.

Both beaches are worth including in a longer walk along the promenade.

🐠 Lanzarote Aquarium

If you're interested in marine life or looking for something to do on a particularly windy day, you can visit Lanzarote Aquarium in Costa Teguise.

Its tanks are home to various species of fish and other marine animals, including creatures found in the waters surrounding the Canary Islands.

This is a paid attraction that you can include in a walk around the central part of the resort.

🗺️ Where Are These Places Located?

Costa Teguise stretches along the coastline, so the distances between individual attractions will depend on where your hotel is located.

In my guide, “Lanzarote with César Manrique” – 2027 Edition, designed for visitors exploring the island by bus, you'll find an interactive map showing attractions, walking routes and bus stops. It will help you plan your sightseeing in Costa Teguise and further excursions around Lanzarote.