Lanzarote North Buggy Tour: Costa Teguise to Tinamala Quarry

Summary

Ride Lanzarote’s wild north by buggy from Costa Teguise with local guide

You’ll feel Lanzarote’s wild side as you drive your own buggy from Costa Teguise through windswept villages and up to Tinamala quarry with a local guide leading the way. Expect dusty smiles, real stories about island life, bottled water for pit stops, and those odd moments when silence says more than words ever could.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the smell—sort of dry earth and salt, mixed with a whiff of engine oil as we pulled the helmets on in Costa Teguise. Our guide, Dani, handed out these dust goggles (which I didn’t realize I’d need so much) and checked everyone’s licenses. He joked about my Spanish pronunciation (“Guatiza” is trickier than it looks). There were just five buggies plus Dani’s up front—felt good not being lost in a crowd.

We zipped out past Guatiza, where the cacti stand like little green guards along the road. The wind up there is sharp, almost cold even though the sun’s bright. I kept tasting dust on my lips but honestly didn’t mind—it felt like part of the deal. When we stopped at Tinamala quarry, Dani explained how people used to carve blocks here for Lanzarote’s old white houses. You can still see marks in the rock if you look close; I ran my fingers over them and thought about all those hands before mine.

After that we wound through El Mojón and Teseguite—tiny places where you might spot someone waving from a doorstep or hear a dog barking somewhere behind a wall. At Las Nieves, there was this sudden silence when we cut our engines. Just wind and the crunch of gravel under boots. It’s weird how loud quiet can be after all that rattling around in a buggy. On the way back to Costa Teguise I caught myself grinning for no reason. My hair was full of grit but I didn’t care—I still think about that view over the north coast sometimes, especially when things get too tidy at home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Buggy tour through northern Lanzarote

• Depart from Costa Teguise
• Pass through Guatiza and el Mojón
• Pass through Teseguite and las Nieves
• See the old quarry of Tinamala
• Return to Costa Teguise

Top questions

Do I need a driving license for this Lanzarote buggy tour?

Yes, you must present a valid driving license held for at least 2 years.

How many vehicles join each buggy tour?

The group is limited to 6 vehicles total, including one driven by the guide.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Companions must be at least 1.35m tall (about 12 years old).

What villages do we pass on this day trip from Costa Teguise?

The route goes through Guatiza, El Mojón, Teseguite, and Las Nieves.

Is bottled water included on this Lanzarote buggy experience?

Yes, bottled water is provided during the tour.

Are public transportation options nearby?

Yes, public transport options are available near Costa Teguise.

Can pregnant travelers join this buggy tour?

No, it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries.

What’s included

Your ride includes dust protection glasses (trust me—you’ll want them), bottled water for those dry stretches between stops, and guidance in several languages so nobody feels left out along the way.