Aparthotel Barcelo La Galea, Costa Teguise, Lanzarote

Official Rating - 3 *- Self Catering / Half Board / All Inclusive

hotel location and address

Calle Paseo, COSTA TEGUISE, Lanzarote 35509

hotel details

Costa Teguise is a lively and popular resort, situated to the centre of the south east coastline of the Canarian island of Lanzarote. Holidays to Costa Teguise can incorporate sightseeing, relaxation, golf, tennis and whatever you decide to it will be with glorious sunshine and blue skies. The resorts beaches are sandy, and some consist of little bays where the water is warm, shallow and calm and simply fantastic for paddling or splashing around. By day the beach areas are alive with fun activities.

The Barcelo La Galea Apartments are situated next to the Las Cucharas beach, this beach is probably the most popular beach in Costa Teguise and it is easy to see why, it has plenty of good facilities for water sports enthusiasts and for sunbathing. The resort of Costa Teguise is almost on the doorstep of the apartments. The nearby Costa Teguise Golf is an outstanding golf course which has breathtaking views as it is placed at the foot of an old volcano

accommodation

There are 256 rooms comprising of 81 studios with a kitchen, 34 studios without a kitchen and 141 apartments with a small kitchen and a lounge. Each hasone bedroom, and they are designed for self catering with electric two ringed hob, fridge, mini oven, direct dial telephone, satellite TV and a safety deposit box (payable locally). There is also a regular maid service. Check in is from 14.00 and check out is before 12.00.

food and beverage

The Barcelo La Galea Apartments has a choice of bars for both daytime and evening drinks and the poolside bar also serves daytime snacks. The main restaurant provides guests with buffet style meals in a pleasant ambiance.

sports and leisure

You can enjoy a swim in one of the two pools. The sun terrace is excellent for soaking up the sun. You can also enjoy billiards, rifle shooting, table tennis, gymnasium, aerobics, darts, shuffle board and French bowls.

There is a spacious lounge with satellite TV, weekly bingo sessions, and weekly live entertainment. For an extra charge you can use the internet and WIFI café.

for children

There is a child's swimming pool and play area and there is an organised entertainment programme for children.

facilities and services

There is 24 hr reception facility, baby sitting (by previous request at an extra charge), currency exchange, car rental, bicycle rental, entertainments program, mail and fax service, Doctor, supermarket and disabled access is available

all inclusive food and drink programme

The AI programme consists of breakfast (07:30-10:30), lunch (13:30-15:00) and dinner (19:00-22:00), all buffet style, served in the main restaurant. Snacks are available from 12:00-13:30 & 15:00-16:00 at the snack bar Piscina as well as pastries between 18:00 & 23:00 at the bar Reception. Locally produced alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks are served at the snack bar (10:00-18:00), the Reception bar (18:00-23:00) and the animation bar (21:00-23:00).

all inclusive sports and entertainment

There is a wide variety of sporting activities which include water polo, ping-pong, archery, boccia, frisbee, darts and pool which is organised by the hotel's entertainments team, along with daytime and evening entertainment including bingo and live shows.

chargeable extras and all inclusive general information

The AI guests must wear a plastic wristband, which provides the AI services; for personal use only. Unlimited drinks are offered, but only one drink at a time is served. Alcohol is not allowed for clients under 18yrs old. The AI concept is valid until 12:00 on the departure day.

Drinks from the menu with asterisks (*) and windsurfing (10% discount) are available at a charge

useful information on distances

Transfer time from the airport to the resort of Costa Teguise is around 20 minutes. The beach is 150 metres from the hotel; the town of Arrecife is 4 kms where you will find a good range of shops, bars and restaurants

Rancho Texas Theme Park

The Theme Park in Puerto del Carmen is one of Lanzarote's major attractions. As well as rides there are crocodiles, birds of prey, parrots, farmyard animals, exotic birds and an Indian Village.

Ocean Water Park

Situated in Costa Teguise, this water park offers a fun day out for all the family, from the most exciting rides for the more courageous, to the more relaxing, where you can find peace and quiet for the less adventurous.

The Cactus Garden

Designed by the Canarian Artist César Manrique, the El Jardin del Cactus has a superb array of over 1000 species of Cacti. There is also a windmill which has been restored and displays some unusual metal sculptures.

Timanfaya National Park

The National Park in Timanfaya is picturesque for its lunar appearance, which was created during the 17th and 18th century volcanic eruptions to this side of the island. Because of the shortage of rainfall there is a drastic lack of erosion and this gives it the strange and unique appearance. The area also contains many plant species, some of which are rare. The local name for the national park is Fire Mountains. This is where one of the world's longest natural phenomenons took place, where 25 volcanoes erupted from September 1730 to April 1736.

Los Hervideros wave's

Los Hervideros (literally the 'Boiling Waters') are a series of caves and blow holes caused by erosion from a former Lava flow. As the waves crash into the caves, mountains of white surf are produced, giving the appearance of 'Boiling Waters'. Here it is possible to walk around the cliffs and watch the breakers crash into the caves from one of the natural 'balconies' which are around it.

San Jose Castle

The San Jose castle is the oldest building on Lanzarote, built by an Italian engineer in 1590 it is situated on top of the hill in Puerto de Naos. Whilst here you can enjoy dining in the restaurant and looking at some contemporary art in the gallery.

Castillo de San Gabriel

The Archaeological Museum was originally constructed in 1574 as a defence to the Harbour at Arrecife, it was then reconstructed after being destroyed in 1586 by the famous pirate Morato Arraez. Following this reconstruction it was then used by the military until the 1950s. It displays a magnificent drawbridge at its entrance.

El Golfo:

El Golfo (Charco de los Clicos) is a semi-circular Volcanic Crater (half of it has been eroded by the sea) which is filled with Sea-water that has filtered through the black sand which separates the lagoon from the sea. The Green Lagoon (which gets its colour from the algae living in the water) is a magnificent sight, which contrasts a black sand beach and weird looking rock formations.

Pardelas Park

A small park but one which will keep the children entertained and offers a variety of plants and animals as well as donkey rides and craft making. There are walking tours where you will meet some of the parks animals. Food is usually given at the entrance so the children will delight in feeding the animals.

Lanzarote a Caballo

Offering excursions on horses and camels for adults and children with or without experience, Take this opportunity to discover the beauty of the island by horse back. You'll also find paint balling, Fort Apache playground and a restaurant here too.

Golf

Within easy reach from the resort of Costa Teguise, there is an outstanding golf course which has breathtaking views as it is placed at the foot of an old volcano. The golf course is an 18 hole, par 72 course which has a practice putting green (for those would-be golfers), anyone can play and lessons are also available if required