What to See and Do in Teguise: Sunday Market, Castle and Historic Heritage
Explore the best Teguise tours and excursions and discover Lanzarote’s old capital with the Canaries’ largest market, medieval castle and exceptional historic heritage.
Teguise Sunday Market
Visit the Canary Islands’ largest and most famous artisan market:
- Over 200 stalls every Sunday selling Canarian crafts, clothing, jewelry and souvenirs
- Local products: goat cheese, malvasía wines, mojo picón and aloe vera
- Live traditional music with timples, Canarian folklore and festive atmosphere
- Street gastronomy tasting tapas, chorizo in wine and typical products
Santa Bárbara Castle
Explore the historic fortress atop Guanapay volcano:
- 16th century fortress built to defend the island from Berber pirates
- Piracy Museum with exhibitions about historic attacks and coastal defenses
- Spectacular panoramic views of Teguise, east coast and northern Lanzarote
- Antique cannons, defensive walls and historic watchtowers
Historic Center and Colonial Architecture
Discover Lanzarote’s best-preserved historic ensemble:
- Cobbled streets with 16th-18th century Canarian colonial architecture
- Stately palaces like Palacio Spínola with interior courtyards and noble architecture
- Traditional white houses with wooden balconies and period doors
- Plaza de la Constitución historic nerve center with centenary trees
Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Visit the old capital’s most important religious temple:
- 15th century church considered Lanzarote’s oldest
- Baroque interior with gilded altarpieces, antique religious carvings and Mudejar ceilings
- Iconic bell tower visible from throughout the historic town
- Teguise’s spiritual center for 500 years of history
Museums and Cultural Centers
Explore Teguise’s historic museums:
- Timple House-Museum dedicated to the typical Canarian musical instrument
- Piracy Museum in Santa Bárbara Castle with maritime history
- San Francisco Convent with historic cloister and sacred art exhibitions
- Santo Domingo Convent Foundation with contemporary art in conventual building
Traditional Gastronomy
Enjoy authentic Canarian cuisine in historic restaurants:
- Restaurants in stately palace interior courtyards with colonial atmosphere
- Traditional Lanzarote cuisine: Canarian sancocho, stew and goat meat
- Wrinkled potatoes with mojo, scalded gofio and local goat cheeses
- Typical desserts: bienmesabe, frangollo and Yeray cheesecake
Villages and Towns of the Municipality
Visit the traditional localities near Teguise:
- Famara beach village with views of Risco de Famara and world-class surfing
- Caleta de Famara kilometer-long golden sand beach with perfect waves
- Nazaret nucleus with César Manrique Foundation in the artist’s former house
- Tahíche village with traditional architecture and Manrique Foundation
Tours and Excursions from Teguise
Explore central and northern Lanzarote from the historic town:
- Excursions to Timanfaya National Park and southern volcanoes 30 minutes away
- Tours to La Graciosa by ferry from Órzola with full day of virgin beaches
- Visits to the north: Jameos del Agua, Cueva de los Verdes and Cactus Garden
- Routes through La Geria volcanic vineyards with malvasía wine tasting
Whether you prefer exploring the Canaries’ largest Sunday market, visiting historic Santa Bárbara Castle, strolling through colonial streets full of stately palaces, or discovering fascinating museums, Teguise offers history and culture in Lanzarote’s noblest and oldest town.
