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Villa de Teguise: What to see and how to visit it in Lanzarote
Teguise, Lanzarote’s old capital: cobbled streets, historic mansions, Santa Bárbara castle and its Sunday market.
Lanzarote’s former capital: cobbled streets, stately houses, churches and convents that hold centuries of history. It belongs to the “Most Beautiful Villages in Spain” network.
It was the island’s capital until the mid-19th century and keeps cobbled streets, churches, convents and mansions from the 15th to the 18th centuries. On the Guanapay volcano, Santa Bárbara castle recalls centuries of pirate raids. On Sundays it fills up with one of the best-known markets in the Canary Islands.
Entrance fees to tourist centres are not included in the tours; opening times and prices depend on each centre.
On my routes
Visit it on a private tour.
It is part of these private routes, with pick-up at your accommodation. If you would rather combine it with other places, we tailor the route to you.
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4 hoursNorth routeThe north, between lava & oceanJameos del Agua · Mirador del Río · Villa de Teguise→
4 hoursCentral routeCésar Manrique’s islandJardín de Cactus · Villa de Teguise · Fundación César Manrique→
6 hoursNorth route · 6 hCésar Manrique’s northern LanzaroteJameos del Agua · Mirador del Río · Haría · Casa Museo César Manrique · Villa de Teguise→Nearby
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS · 4
What people ask me mostabout Villa de Teguise
Which day is the Teguise market?
Sundays. It is very lively, so it’s best to arrive early if your visit falls on that day.
Was Teguise the capital of Lanzarote?
Yes, until the mid-19th century. It keeps cobbled streets, churches, convents and historic mansions.
Which private tour visits Villa de Teguise?
It is part of these routes: The north, between lava & ocean (4 h), César Manrique’s island (4 h), César Manrique’s northern Lanzarote (6 h). It can also be included in a tailor-made route.
Is there an entrance fee for Villa de Teguise?
No ticket is needed to visit it.
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