Taxi in Famara
Famara beach stretches at the foot of the cliff that gives the place its name, a high headland that casts its shadow over it and shelters it on one side. It is a big beach, exposed to the wind and with a current, used by people who come to surf or to walk. It belongs to the municipality of Teguise and is one of the places where thinking about the way back matters most: there is no rank 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
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- Calle San Borondón · Famara
Updated on 2026-10-12
A big beach with no rank
The sand stretches a long way and the facilities change greatly with the season: in summer there is a beach bar and gear hire, and for the rest of the year the beach is almost empty. That means you will not find a taxi waiting at the water's edge: the signposted rank for the area is in the village of Caleta de Famara. From the beach, what does work is calling the Teguise dispatch and giving a clear reference for the pick-up point.
Plan the way back before you go down
The usual plan is to go down with a towel and gear, spend the day and return to the accommodation when it is over. That is the part to think about first: order the vehicle with margin to spare, keep the dispatch contact to hand and agree the exact point, because the access track is long and references from the car are better settled beforehand.
From the airport to the north
Famara is on the north coast and the journey from the terminal is among the longest on the island: 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 is sent.
The cliff paths
Above the beach, the tracks climb the cliff and give views across the neighbouring island. They are walks that end a long way from any rank: if you are going up, plan the pick-up before you set out and allow for the time it takes to come down. At the top there is nowhere to ask for a car and no facilities at all hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a taxi rank at Famara beach? ＋
Not on the sand. The signposted rank for the area is in the village of Caleta de Famara; if you are on the beach, you can order one by phone from the Teguise dispatch, or ask at the accommodation or the beach bar whether there is a service that day. This portal handles no bookings: the notice goes straight to the operator.
Can I take a taxi from Haría to the beach? ＋
Yes, it is a common journey between the village and the coast, because the valley sits above the beach. Ask in advance, especially in the good months, and confirm the pick-up point for the way back before you leave the car.
What do I do if the wind gets up and I want to go back early? ＋
Call the dispatch and describe exactly where you are: on the beach there are long stretches with no direct vehicle access. The wait depends on the free vehicles at the time, so leave margin and do not count on an immediate pick-up.
Can I go from the airport to Famara directly? ＋
Yes, by asking the Teguise dispatch for a vehicle when you reach the terminal. It is one of the longest journeys on the island; the indicative figure on this page is a road estimate with the date it was checked and the amount is set by the meter.