Taxis at the foot of the cliff

Under the headland that gives Famara its name, the sand runs along the foot of a cliff whose shade falls across one side. Wide, windy and with a current, it draws surfers and walkers in equal measure. Teguise is the municipality it belongs to, and it is among the spots where the return trip must be thought through first: no cars line up on the sand.

Service details

Municipality: Teguise
Radio-taxi dispatch: 928 524 223
Distance to the airport: 30 km
Driving time: 49 min

Indicative distances and times: island traffic changes them at any hour. Updated on 2026-09-30

Taxi ranks

Calle San Borondón · Famara

Map of Famara

Famara 928 524 223
- Calle San Borondón · Famara

Updated on 2026-10-12

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A long beach with no cars on it

The sand runs a long way and what sits on it changes with the season: a beach bar and gear hire in summer, and for the rest of the year almost nothing. No taxi waits at the water's edge — the signposted rank for the area stands in the village of Caleta de Famara. From the beach itself, what works is ringing the Teguise dispatch and giving a clear reference for where you are standing.

Settle the way back before you go down

The day usually goes the same way: towel and gear down to the sand, the hours there, and back to where you are staying. It is that last part to think about first. Order the vehicle with time to spare, keep the dispatch contact with you and agree the exact spot beforehand — the access track is long, and the point is settled far more easily from where you are staying than from the roadside.

The long drive up from the terminal

Famara is on the north coast, and the run in from the airport is among the longest on Lanzarote: the car crosses the interior and climbs to the northern side. If you are coming straight to the beach with cases or surf gear, say so when you order the vehicle, so that one with enough boot space comes out.

The walks up the cliff

Above the beach the tracks climb the headland and look out across the neighbouring island. They are walks that finish a long way from any rank: heading up, arrange the pick-up before you set out and allow for the time the descent takes. At the top there is no one to ask for a car and nothing open at all hours.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find a rank at Famara?

Not on the sand. The signposted rank for the area is in the village of Caleta de Famara; if you are down on the beach, you can order one over the phone through the Teguise dispatch, or ask at the accommodation or the beach bar whether there is a car working that day. This portal takes no bookings: the call goes straight to the operator.

Would a taxi bring me down from Haría?

Yes — the village sits in the valley above the beach, and the run down to the coast is a common one. Ask ahead of time, more so in the good months, and settle the point for the way back before you get out of the car.

The wind gets up — how do I get back early?

Ring the dispatch and say exactly where you are: parts of the beach have no vehicle access at all. How long you wait depends on how many cars are free at that moment, so leave a margin and do not count on one the minute you ring.

Is there a direct run from the terminal to Famara?

Ask the Teguise dispatch for a vehicle when you reach the terminal and the journey is made in one go. It is among the longer trips on the island; the figure here is a road estimate dated with the day it was checked, and the amount is whatever the meter reaches.