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One of the island’s longest established popular resorts, Costa Teguise started to be developed in the 1970s and was really designed to become a very popular tourist resort from the start. There are many things to do in Costa Teguise, from lazing on the beach to a round of Golf or revitalising your senses on the main beach, Las Cucharus, which is famous for its perfect windsurfing conditions and is a wonderful white beach where one can bask in the sun with tranquillity. Over all Costa Teguise is a great resort for those who just want to get away and relax while at the same time offers a multitude of activities associated with any modern resort.

Region - Lanzarote.
Country - Canary Islands.
Capital City - Madrid (Mainland), Arrecife (Lanzarote).
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted.
Time Difference - GMT.
Flight Time UK - Approximatley 4 Hours.
Costa Teguise Airport - ACE (Arrecife).
Distance from Costa Teguise Airport - 23 miles, Approx 20 Minutes.
Taxi Fare from Costa Teguise Airport - £34 One way, £54 Return.

Driving in Canary Islands - In Costa Teguise you drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required.
Electricity in Canary Islands - In Costa Teguise it is 220v, adapter required.
Canary Islands International Dialing Code - 00 34 928.
Costa Teguise Public Phones - In Costa Teguise International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards .
Costa Teguise Mobile Phones - In Costa Teguise has all major networks.

Canary Islands Emergency Numbers - In Costa Teguise telephone 091 Police, 080 Fire, 061 Ambulance.
Costa Teguise Health Risks - None.
Shop Opening Times in Costa Teguise - Costa Teguise banks open 09.00-13.30 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat. Costa Teguise shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Most shops are shut in Costa Teguise on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Some Costa Teguise shops are open all day.

Public Holidays in Costa Teguise - Costa Teguise public holidays are as follows:- 2007 - Jan 1, 6, March 19, May 1, June 24, July 25, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

Costa Teguise Accommodation - Costa Teguise accommodation is registered and inspected by regional authorities. Costa Teguise hotels are classified from one to five-star. Costa Teguise hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other Costa Teguise accommodation includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies and villas.

Eating Out in Costa Teguise - In Costa Teguise most tastes are catered for with Chinese, Indian and International restaurants all vying for business with the fast-food outlets. Quality as you might expect varies, although standards are generally good. .

Food in Canary Islands - Seafood forms a major part of the cuisine of Costa Teguise and all of the Canary Islands along with number of local dishes. These include 'Gofio amasdo' (a bread substitute) and 'Papas Arrugadas' (wrinkled potatoes). In all the major tourist resorts many restaurants serve 'International' dishes, fast food is generally available along with 'British Pubs'!.

Tipping in Costa Teguise - In Costa teguise a service charge is included in all menu prices. Leave small change if happy with service and small change in bars and cafes.

Costa Teguise Standard of Living - Bottle of beer (330ml) - €1, mineral water (1L) - €0.90 and three course meal with drinks - €12.

What to do in Costa Teguise - Windsurfing, as mentioned before, is a major pastime in Costa Teguise with visitors and residents alike. There are windsurfing schools, shops and equipment rental companies clustered around the beach at Las Cucharas. Most levels of experience are catered for, from Absolute beginners upwards. Cycling and running are also quite widely enjoyed for the more energetic amongst us, the balmy climate and safe roads making for a very pleasant (?) experience. Costa Teguise currently has the only golf course on the island — although more are in construction — so this is where you need to head for eighteen holes in the sun all year round. .

Where to Visit in Costa Teguise - Costa Teguise is well situated to explore the many tourist attractions in the North of Lanzarote, such as one of the longest volcanic tunnels in the world, the Cueva de los Verdes has been protecting locals for hundreds of years and — more recently — delighting visitors since it was opened to the public in 1964. Also Lanzarote’s famous Cactus Garden (Jardín de Cactus), based toward the north of the island in Guatiza, is one of the islands hottest attractions all year round. .

Local Festivals in Costa Teguise - Costa Teguise Festivals 5th January Every year on the fifth of January there is a parade with 3 Camel Riders giving sweets and gifts to Children. Carnival (Dates Change) The Carnival will take place this year 2007. The exact dates of Parades etc will depend on the location (different Towns/Villages have their processions on different days). 24th May Fiesta in Montana Blanca 7th June Ascention Day 13th June Fiesta in Guime 24th June Fiesta in Haria 29th June Fiesta in Maguez 7th July Fiesta in Femes 16th July Fiesta in Teguise, Puerto del Carmen, Tias, Famara and Yaiza. 25th July Fiesta in Tahiche. 24th August Fiesta in San Bartolome 25th August Fiesta in Arrecife 30th August Fiesta in Haria 8th September Fiesta in Yaiza 9th September Fiesta in Tiagua 14th September Fiesta in Guatiza 15th September Fiesta in Mancha Blanca 30th November Fiesta in Tao 4th December Fiesta in Maguez 24th December Fiesta in Teguise.

Costa Teguise Climate - Costa Teguise and all of Lanzorote have fantastic year round holiday weather. The maximun average temerature only varies by 8°C between summer and winter. The island also has very little rain.

Tourist Information on Costa Teguise
For further tourist information for Costa Teguise, Arrecife and Lanzarote go to www.vista-lanzarote.com

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