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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Food and Drink

Affordable Shopping Spots
Supermercado Otilia, Calle Roque del Este, in Caleta de Famara. 36
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es (Delivery takes 5-10 days due to customs/island location).
Best Food Delivery App
Very limited reach. Glovo operates in Arrecife/Costa Teguise, rarely Famara.
Best Local Dish to Try
Papas arrugadas con mojo: small potatoes cooked in salt water and served with mojo picón or mojo verde. 5
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
The itsy bitsy (Great salads), Veggie items at El Sol.
Best Dessert Spots
Pastelería Panadería El Tertuliano (Local pastries and 'Gofio' desserts).
Grocery Delivery
Mercadona (Online delivery service available if ordered to Caleta de Famara).
Bar/Nightlife Area
Small bars along Avenida El Marinero; Tasca Rasca is the local favorite.
Local Brewery
Cerveza Nao (based in Arrecife, served at local bars like El Chiringuito).
Wine Bars
Restaurante El Risco (Excellent selection of local Malvasia Volcánica wines).
Street Food Stalls
The Teguise Sunday market is the best known on the island. Extra buses run that day from Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise. 5
Popular International Cuisine
Dunas de Famara (Upscale fusion/International) and various Pizza spots.

Essentials

City
Caleta de Famara, a locality of Teguise on Lanzarote, Canary Islands. It sits at the south end of Playa de Famara, under the Risco de Famara. 6 40 27
Population
The compact locality was 943 people on 1 January 2025. The village article still prints 1,107 inhabitants in 2019. 7 6
Internet Speed
300-600 Mbps via Fiber optic (Movistar/Digi available in most village houses)
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). On 19 October 2026 the ECB reference rate was 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollars, so about 1 US dollar = 0.89 euro. Cards are widely accepted. 1 4
Tap Water
Generally safe to drink nationwide; water in southern Spain may have a higher mineral content. Restaurants must offer tap water on request. 4
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F sockets (Europlug and Schuko). 4
SIM Card
Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop; identification is usually required. Orange Prepago 10 is 10 euros for 28 days (80 GB with the current extra, 15 GB of EU roaming, SIM or eSIM). Movistar Prepago Plus is 10 euros for 28 days (60 GB) and Prepago Premium is 15 euros for 28 days (240 GB). 2 3 4
Banking for Expats
Revolut (highly recommended), N26, or CaixaBank in nearby Teguise.
Accommodation
Surf houses, beachfront bungalows, and private apartments via Airbnb or local agencies.
Cashless Friendly
Cards are widely accepted. Some shops ask to see photo identification before taking a card. 4
Short Term Rentals
Famara Apartments, Airbnb, and Lanzarote Retreats starting at €70/night.
Budget Accommodation
Red Star Surf and Yoga Camp, Avenida el Marinero 9: a private room in a surf house from 229 euros for 3 nights, with lessons, a board and a wetsuit. 20 37
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
The 'Bungalows' (Urbanización Famara) for views and quiet.
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Caleta de Famara Village (close to cafes, gyms, and local life).

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
There is no coworking space in Caleta de Famara. Sende is a rural coliving in Senderiz, near Ourense, not on Lanzarote. The nearest listed space is The Square, Calle La Gaviota 3, Arrecife: a listing gives a day pass of 20 euros, a flexible desk at 75 euros a week and a dedicated desk at 175 euros a month. Weekday hours run to 16:00, and to 15:00 on Friday. Red Star Surf houses include Wi-Fi. 22 23 20 39
Best Cafe for Work
Cafetería El Sibarita (good Wi-Fi, great coffee) or Croissant Alva.
Networking Events
Weekly 'Surf & Work' meetups organized via the Lanzarote Digital Nomads Facebook group.
Social Events for Expats
Friday night beers at Tasca Rasca or sunset gatherings at the pier.

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
There is no Uber on Lanzarote. A taxi from the airport to the village is about 35 to 40 euros and takes 25 to 35 minutes. 5 21
Bike/Scooter Rental
Vulcano Bike (Costa Teguise) or Rent-a-Bike Famara (approx €15-€20/day).
Best Beach Nearby
Playa de Famara, the surf beach the village sits on, along the exposed northwest coast. 5 6 27
Top Regional Airline
Binter Canarias (connecting to other islands for approx €30-€50).
Top International Airline
Ryanair, EasyJet, and Vueling fly into Arrecife (ACE).
Highway Access
The LZ-402 runs about 9.5 km from the LZ-30 south of Teguise to Caleta de Famara, where it meets the LZ-401. 26 38
Main Train/Transit Hub
There is no train. The island bus station is Estación de Guaguas, Rambla Medular, Arrecife. 17 29
Public Transport Passes
The visitor Bono General is a 2 euro card with a 10 percent discount and top-ups from 5 to 50 euros. Lanzarote residents can get 20 percent off. The Canary resident pass is free if you make 15 trips a quarter, otherwise 20 euros for 30 days. 17
Regional Travel
Line 20 runs from the Arrecife bus station through San Bartolomé, Mozaga, Tao, Tiagua, Muñique and Soo to Caleta de Famara, and it stops at the hospital. Line 31 runs from Costa Teguise through Tahiche, Nazaret and Teguise, and it stops at C.S.C. Caleta de Famara. 18 19

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
The public hospital is Hospital Universitario Doctor José Molina Orosa, on the Arrecife-Tinajo road at kilometre 1.3, switchboard 928 595 000. Line 20 stops at the hospital between Arrecife and Caleta de Famara. 24 18 28
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Red Star Surf, Avenida el Marinero 9, runs a 60-minute yoga class on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 18:30. A class is 15 euros, or 14 euros with a five-class pass. 21 20 37
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Limited in town; most use 'The Beach Gym' (outdoors). Closest full gym is in Teguise.
Laundry Services
Self-Service Laundry in Socorro (Teguise) or local surf camps with guest machines.

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
The Risco de Famara, the cliff behind the beach. Camino Risco Famara leaves the village and runs north under the cliffs. 6 5
Museums & Art Venues
LagOmar Museum, Calle Los Pinguinos, in the Oasis de Nazaret estate, Nazaret (Teguise). A Lanzarote guide says César Manrique designed it and that Omar Sharif briefly owned it and lost it at cards. 32 5
Historical Sites
Villa de Teguise, the former island capital, with cobbled streets and the Sunday market. 5
Religious Sites
Ermita de la Sagrada Familia (Small chapel in the village).
Annual Events
Fiestas del Sagrado Corazón de María (Late August) with traditional boat processions.
Cultural Districts
The old streets of Villa de Teguise, the former capital. 5
Theater Venues
Teatro Víctor Fernández Gopar, known as El Salinero, on Rambla Medular in Arrecife. 35
Local Markets
The Teguise Sunday market. Extra buses run that day from Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise. 5
Music Scene
Live acoustic sessions often held at La Palmera or local festivals.
Street Art
Murals by local artists near the harbor area depicting marine life.
Cooking Classes
Workshops at the Teguise Food Market focusing on Mojo sauce and Gofio.
Art Galleries
Fundación César Manrique, Calle Mario Andrade, Tahíche (Teguise), is his former house and studio inside volcanic chambers. 31 5
Historic Buildings
Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Avenida Gran Aldea, in Villa de Teguise. 30
Local Heritage
César Manrique campaigned for low-rise building on Lanzarote. The island joined the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 1993. 5

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
La Graciosa, in the Chinijo archipelago, is a ferry of about 30 minutes from Órzola. You return the same way. 5
National Parks Nearby
Timanfaya National Park. The Montañas del Fuego visit is 30 euros for an adult, free for children from birth to age 6, and the ticket is bought online for a date and time. Hours are 09:00 to 15:45. The usual approaches are Yaiza and Mancha Blanca. 25 5 34
Cycling/Walking Paths
Camino Risco Famara runs from the village north beneath the cliffs. 5
Scenic Viewpoints
Mirador del Río, on the LZ-202 in Haría, is a lookout designed by César Manrique. The centres describe the building as excavated into the ground and covered in volcanic stone. 33 5 25
Birdwatching Locations
El Jable (desert-like plains behind Famara) hosting the Houbara Bustard.
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Generally strictly prohibited on beaches for conservation; use designated BBQ areas in Arrieta.

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Correos (Post office) in Teguise; DHL and SEUR serve the village.
Tech Repair Services
Informática Lanzarote (Arrecife) for laptop/phone repairs.
Table Tennis Spots
Community areas at some surf camps (e.g., Lanzasurf).
Language Classes
Surf & Spanish programs at Red Star Surf or private tutors in Teguise.
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Municipal in Teguise (Quiet but limited hours).
Community Centers
Line 31 stops at C.S.C. Caleta de Famara, the sociocultural centre, just before the village stop. 19
Gaming Lounges
None in Famara; some gaming cafes available in Arrecife.
Casino & Gaming Halls
Gran Casino de Lanzarote (Puerto del Carmen).

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €157,500) - Famara is high-demand/low-supply.
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €3,000 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €105,000) in La Santa or Soo.
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €4,200 per m² (e.g., 55 m² = €231,000).
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €2,800 per m² (e.g., 55 m² = €154,000) in Tinajo area.
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €4,000 per m² (e.g., 85 m² = €340,000).
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €2,600 per m² (e.g., 85 m² = €221,000) in Tahiche or San Bartolomé.
Corporate Tax
The general corporation-tax rate is 25 percent. Authorised Canary Special Zone entities pay 4 percent on profits from operations carried out in the Canary Islands. 12 11
Dividend Withholding Tax
Dividends are savings income: 19 percent on the first 6,000 euros, 21 percent to 50,000 euros, 23 percent to 200,000 euros, 27 percent to 300,000 euros, and 30 percent above that. Dividends paid to non-residents are generally withheld at 19 percent. 9
Tax System
Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on Spanish-source income only. Residence is 183 days in the year, or the centre of vital interests. 9
Highest Income Tax Bracket
The 2026 national withholding guideline reaches 47 percent above 300,000 euros. The Spain tax profile records an effective top near 54 percent in the highest-tax regions; combined marginal rates vary by autonomous community. 9
VAT
The Canary Islands do not charge mainland VAT. The local sales tax is IGIC. The encyclopedia rate table, marked updated in 2020, puts the general rate at 7 percent since 1 January 2020, with a zero rate, a 3 percent reduced rate, and higher rates of 9.5 percent, 15 percent and 20 percent. 15 13
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. Spanish rules can tax a foreign company when Spanish residents hold over 50 percent and the foreign tax is under 75 percent of the Spanish tax. 14
Property Tax
IBI is an annual municipal tax on owning real estate, and the town sets the rate. A current Teguise percentage was not on the national summary. 13
Property Transaction Tax
In the Canary Islands the general transfer tax on real estate is 6.5 percent in 2026. A new home is charged IGIC instead of mainland VAT. 10 13
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Many passports can stay 90 days in any 180 without a visa. Work needs a permit. Qualifying newcomers, including teleworkers, can opt into the impatriate regime: employment income is withheld at 24 percent up to 600,000 euros and at 47 percent above that, for the tax year of the move and the next five. Opting in is not automatic. 16 8

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. ECB 90-day rates, 19 October 2026Official
  2. Orange Prepago 10 price pageOfficial
  3. Movistar prepaid tariffsOfficial
  4. Wikivoyage SpainSecondary
  5. Wikivoyage LanzaroteSecondary
  6. Spanish Wikipedia Caleta de FamaraReference
  7. Citypopulation Caleta de Famara locality estimateIndex
  8. Tax agency impatriate regimeOfficial
  9. PwC personal income tax, reviewed 30 June 2026Secondary
  10. Hacienda regional tax measures 2026Official
  11. Canary Special Zone, 4 percent corporation taxOfficial
  12. PwC corporation tax, general rate 25 percentSecondary
  13. PwC other taxes, IGIC and local property taxSecondary
  14. PwC controlled foreign company rulesSecondary
  15. IGIC rate tableReference
  16. UK travel advice, Spain entryOfficial
  17. Intercity Lanzarote bus passesOfficial
  18. Intercity line 20, Arrecife to Caleta de FamaraOfficial
  19. Intercity line 31, Costa Teguise to Caleta de FamaraOfficial
  20. Red Star Surf camp, Avenida el Marinero 9Official
  21. Red Star surf and yoga camp prices and airport taxiOfficial
  22. Sende coliving, Senderiz near OurenseOfficial
  23. The Square coworking listing, Calle La Gaviota 3Listings
  24. Hospital Universitario Doctor José Molina OrosaOfficial
  25. CACT Lanzarote hours and Timanfaya ticketOfficial
  26. LZ-402, LZ-30 to Caleta de FamaraReference
  27. OpenStreetMap Playa de FamaraReference
  28. OpenStreetMap Hospital General Jose Molina OrosaReference
  29. OpenStreetMap bus station on Rambla MedularReference
  30. OpenStreetMap Castillo de Santa BárbaraReference
  31. OpenStreetMap Fundación César Manrique, TahícheReference
  32. OpenStreetMap LagOmar Museum, NazaretReference
  33. OpenStreetMap Mirador del RíoReference
  34. OpenStreetMap Timanfaya National ParkReference
  35. OpenStreetMap Teatro El SalineroReference
  36. OpenStreetMap Supermercado OtiliaReference
  37. OpenStreetMap Red Star Surf and Yoga CampReference
  38. OpenStreetMap LZ-402Reference
  39. OpenStreetMap Calle La Gaviota, ArrecifeReference
  40. OpenStreetMap Caleta de FamaraReference

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Affordable Shopping Spots Supermercado Otilia or the Eurospar in nearby Teguise for better prices. Supermercado Otilia, Calle Roque del Este, in Caleta de Famara.
    • Art Galleries Fundación César Manrique (Tahiche) - stunning art/architecture integrated into lava. Fundación César Manrique, Calle Mario Andrade, Tahíche (Teguise), is his former house and…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Beckham Law (flat 24% for up to 6 years) or the Digital Nomad Visa tax incentives. Many passports can stay 90 days in any 180 without a visa. Work needs a permit. Qualifying…
    • Best Beach Nearby Playa de Famara (6km of sand right at your doorstep). Playa de Famara, the surf beach the village sits on, along the exposed northwest coast.
    • Best Coworking Space The Sende (nearby in the mountains) or local surf schools like Red Star Surf which offer… There is no coworking space in Caleta de Famara. Sende is a rural coliving in Senderiz…
    38 more changes
    • Best Hospital Hospital Doctor José Molina Orosa in Arrecife (25 mins away). The public hospital is Hospital Universitario Doctor José Molina Orosa, on the…
    • Best Local Dish to Try Papas Arrugadas with Mojo Verde/Rojo and fresh grilled wreckage fish (Cherne). Papas arrugadas con mojo: small potatoes cooked in salt water and served with mojo picón…
    • Best Taxi/Ride App No Uber/Bolt. Use local Taxis (Radio Taxi Lanzarote: +34 928 524 222). Famara to Airport… There is no Uber on Lanzarote. A taxi from the airport to the village is about 35 to 40…
    • Budget Accommodation Red Star Surf & Yoga Camp, ZooPark Famara (approx. €25-€35/night for dorms). Red Star Surf and Yoga Camp, Avenida el Marinero 9: a private room in a surf house from…
    • Cashless Friendly Mostly yes, though some small bars prefer cash for transactions under €5. Cards are widely accepted. Some shops ask to see photo identification before taking a…
    • City Caleta de Famara, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain Caleta de Famara, a locality of Teguise on Lanzarote, Canary Islands. It sits at the south…
    • Community Centers Centro Sociocultural de Famara (Local meetings and occasional workshops). Line 31 stops at C.S.C. Caleta de Famara, the sociocultural centre, just before the…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, strict Spanish/EU anti-evasion rules apply. Yes. Spanish rules can tax a foreign company when Spanish residents hold over 50 percent…
    • Corporate Tax 4% (Special ZEC Zone - Canary Islands Special Zone, requires investment and job creation). The general corporation-tax rate is 25 percent. Authorised Canary Special Zone entities…
    • Cultural Districts The historic center of Teguise for colonial architecture and artisan shops. The old streets of Villa de Teguise, the former capital.
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major credit cards accepted, but keep cash for small surf shops. Euro (EUR). On 19 October 2026 the ECB reference rate was 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollars, so…
    • Cycling/Walking Paths The coastal sand track from Famara to Caleta de Caballo (hiking/trail running). Camino Risco Famara runs from the village north beneath the cliffs.
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 19% - 28% depending on amount (Standard Spanish rates, though ZEC has exemptions). Dividends are savings income: 19 percent on the first 6,000 euros, 21 percent to 50,000…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 47% (Varies slightly by autonomous region). The 2026 national withholding guideline reaches 47 percent above 300,000 euros. The Spain…
    • Highway Access LZ-402 connects Famara to Teguise and the main LZ-1 highway. The LZ-402 runs about 9.5 km from the LZ-30 south of Teguise to Caleta de Famara, where it…
    • Historic Buildings Castillo de Santa Bárbara (Teguise) overlooking the island. Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Avenida Gran Aldea, in Villa de Teguise.
    • Historical Sites Villa de Teguise (Oldest town in Canary Islands, 15 min drive). Villa de Teguise, the former island capital, with cobbled streets and the Sunday market.
    • Local Heritage The legacy of César Manrique, ensuring no buildings over two stories and white/green/blue… César Manrique campaigned for low-rise building on Lanzarote. The island joined the UNESCO…
    • Local Markets Teguise Sunday Market (the largest outdoor market in the Canary Islands). The Teguise Sunday market. Extra buses run that day from Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen and…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub No trains. Principal bus hub is Estación de Guaguas in Arrecife. There is no train. The island bus station is Estación de Guaguas, Rambla Medular…
    • Museums & Art Venues LagOmar Museum (Nazaret) - former home of Omar Sharif built into volcanic caves. LagOmar Museum, Calle Los Pinguinos, in the Oasis de Nazaret estate, Nazaret (Teguise). A…
    • Must-See Landmarks Riscos de Famara (dramatic cliffs) and the shipwreck visible at low tide. The Risco de Famara, the cliff behind the beach. Camino Risco Famara leaves the village…
    • National Parks Nearby Timanfaya National Park (Volcanic landscapes, 30 min drive). Timanfaya National Park. The Montañas del Fuego visit is 30 euros for an adult, free for…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Chinijo Archipelago (Glass bottom boat from Orzola to Isla Graciosa). La Graciosa, in the Chinijo archipelago, is a ferry of about 30 minutes from Órzola. You…
    • Population Approx. 1,100 The compact locality was 943 people on 1 January 2025. The village article still prints…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F sockets (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Tax Yes, IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) based on the cadastral value. IBI is an annual municipal tax on owning real estate, and the town sets the rate. A…
    • Property Transaction Tax 6.5% ITP (Transfer Tax) in the Canary Islands for resale properties. In the Canary Islands the general transfer tax on real estate is 6.5 percent in 2026. A…
    • Public Transport Passes IntercityBus Lanzarote. Use the 'Bono Bus' card for 20% discounts on fares. The visitor Bono General is a 2 euro card with a 10 percent discount and top-ups from 5 to…
    • Regional Travel Bus Line 20 (Arrecife-Famara) and Line 31 (Costa Teguise-Famara). Line 20 runs from the Arrecife bus station through San Bartolomé, Mozaga, Tao, Tiagua…
    • SIM Card Digi (best value), Movistar (best coverage), Vodafone. 20GB for approx €10. Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop; identification is usually required…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Mirador del Río (designed by Manrique) overlooking La Graciosa. Mirador del Río, on the LZ-202 in Haría, is a lookout designed by César Manrique. The…
    • Street Food Stalls Teguise Sunday Market (15 mins away) for local snacks, cheeses, and empanadas. The Teguise Sunday market is the best known on the island. Extra buses run that day from…
    • Tap Water Not drinkable (desalinated). Buy 5L or 8L jugs at Supermercado Otilia for €1.40. Generally safe to drink nationwide; water in southern Spain may have a higher mineral…
    • Tax System Spanish Resident (Worldwide income) but with specific Canary Island indirect tax (IGIC)… Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on…
    • Theater Venues Teatro Víctor Fernández Gopar 'El Salinero' in Arrecife. Teatro Víctor Fernández Gopar, known as El Salinero, on Rambla Medular in Arrecife.
    • VAT 7% (Known as IGIC in the Canary Islands, much lower than 21% on mainland Spain). The Canary Islands do not charge mainland VAT. The local sales tax is IGIC. The…
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Yoga Famara (classes on the dunes or in-studio for approx €12-€15). Red Star Surf, Avenida el Marinero 9, runs a 60-minute yoga class on Monday, Tuesday…

    fix pass aligned Tap Water, SIM Card, Tax System, Highest Income Tax Bracket and Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads with the shared Spain prep and comparison cities; added direct address evidence for Yoga & Wellness Centers. Marked unresolved address, price, duration and nearest-space claims for Best Taxi/Ride App, Best Hospital, Affordable Shopping Spots, Museums & Art Venues, Art Galleries, Historic Buildings, Theater Venues and Best Coworking Space under Not verified; refreshed research date and attribution (en.wikivoyage.org, taxsummaries.pwc.com, redstarsurf.com).

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