Lanzarote Airport (ACE) → Caleta de Famara transfer
Caleta de Famara lies 25 km from Lanzarote Airport, and a private transfer typically takes 30–38 minutes. Indicative prices are around €40–50 for a car with up to three passengers and €55–70 for a minivan for up to about seven, with the exact amount shown before booking.
- From
- Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
- To
- Caleta de Famara
- Distance
- 25 km
- Typical drive
- 30–38 min
Unlike the resorts on the sheltered south and east coasts, Famara faces the open Atlantic on the north-west side of the island. The ride takes you across the interior to a low-rise surf village below the Famara cliffs.
The drive across the island to Famara
Leaving the coast
From the terminal the car heads inland on main roads towards the centre of Lanzarote, away from the busy resort coast.
Through the interior
The route crosses farmland and volcanic plains around San Bartolomé and Teguise, the island's old capital, on quiet two-lane roads.
Across El Jable
The last stretch runs over El Jable, a wide plain of pale, wind-blown sand, with the long wall of the Risco de Famara rising ahead.
Into the village
Caleta de Famara is small, and many of its streets are covered in sand rather than tarmac. The driver gets as close to your door as the street allows.
What to expect in Caleta de Famara
Famara is a fishing village turned surf base, part of the municipality of Teguise. Accommodation is mostly holiday apartments, surf houses and the bungalow complex near the beach, rather than large hotels. There are a few small shops, cafés and fish restaurants, and evenings are quiet.
The beach stretches south of the village beneath the cliffs, which belong to the Chinijo Archipelago natural park. It is beautiful for walking, but the Atlantic here brings strong waves and currents, so swimming is best kept to calm days and areas recommended locally.
Travelling with surfboards and kites
Most visitors come to surf, kitesurf or take lessons with one of the surf schools in the village. Board bags do not fit in every car, so declare the number and length of boards when booking. A minivan or a vehicle with suitable space is then sent.
If you plan to rent boards locally, you can travel with standard luggage and a car is usually enough for up to three people.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Lanzarote Airport to Caleta de Famara?
The distance is 25 km and the drive typically takes 30–38 minutes. Most of it is on quiet inland roads through the centre of the island.
How much is a private transfer to Famara?
As an indication, around €40–50 for a car with up to three passengers and €55–70 for a minivan for up to about seven. The exact price is shown before booking and does not change.
Can the driver reach our apartment on a sandy street?
Drivers know the village and usually get close to the door. In a few sandy lanes the car may stop a short walk away, so give the full address and keep your phone switched on.
Can we bring two surfboards on the transfer?
Yes, if you declare them when booking with the board length. The provider then sends a vehicle that can carry them safely.
Are there big hotels in Famara?
No, the village has mainly apartments, surf houses and bungalows. If you need a large resort hotel, the south and east coast resorts are the usual choice.
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