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White villas between the vineyards of La Geria and the marina at Puerto Calero, on Lanzarote's sunny south coast
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Volcanic hills, a quiet marina and a Nobel laureate's house
Tías is one of the less obvious corners of Lanzarote, and one of the best placed. The town sits on a ridge above the south coast, with black lava fields and low white houses running down to the sea. Puerto del Carmen, the island's oldest resort, falls within its boundaries, and Lanzarote's first marina, at Puerto Calero, is a few minutes along the coast.
Our Tías collection runs to 37 villas. Most are in and around Puerto Calero, with others in Mácher and the town of Tías itself. Most are low, whitewashed houses in the island style, many with private pools, and the largest has 12 bedrooms.
Here is how the area divides up, and when to come.
Tías at a glance
- Villas
- 37 in and around Tías, with up to 12 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £1,500 to £2,800 a week, from around £1,300
- Best areas
- Puerto Calero for the marina, Mácher and Tías for village life, Puerto del Carmen for beaches
- Best time
- All year; November to March for winter sun, spring and autumn for walking and wine
- Airport
- Lanzarote airport, around 15 minutes by road from most villas
Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Dorada Matagorda Tias: 6-Bedroom Seaview Villa with Infinity Pool & Hot Tub in La6 bedrooms
Rent Villa Alegranza Lanzarote5 bedrooms
Villa Puerto Calero | 4-Bedroom Villa in Puerto Calero Tias4 bedrooms
Villa Ansite Spain5 bedroomsWhere to stay in Tías
Puerto Calero for the marina and quiet evenings, Mácher and the hills around Tías for views and village life, and Puerto del Carmen for long beaches and restaurants.
The island's first marina, and still its most polished
Puerto Calero was the vision of a local businessman, José Calero, who began the project in the 1980s. Strictly speaking it lies just over the municipal line in Yaiza, on the western edge of Puerto del Carmen. The waterfront is lined with restaurants and cafés. Local boats share the pontoons with yachts stocking up before Atlantic crossings, and a water taxi runs along the coast to Puerto del Carmen.
The villas here sit on the slopes behind the harbour, white and low in the Lanzarote manner. Evenings are quiet, which is rather the point. A short way south, the fishing hamlet of Playa Quemada has a dark pebble beach and a few simple fish restaurants.
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A working town and a writer's house
Tías is a proper town rather than a resort, with a church square, bakeries and a weekday rhythm. The Portuguese novelist José Saramago, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1998, lived here from 1993 until his death in 2010. His home, A Casa José Saramago, is now a museum where you can see his library and study. Go in the morning, as it keeps short hours.
Mácher, a village a few kilometres inland from Puerto Calero, has open views over lava fields and down to the sea. Higher up, La Asomada and Conil are quieter still. Villas here trade a walk to the waterfront for more space and longer views.
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Puerto del Carmen below, La Geria above
Puerto del Carmen is the nearest place for a long day on the sand. Playa Grande stretches along the seafront, and the old harbour at the western end is the place for grilled fish at lunch. It is livelier than Puerto Calero but only a short drive away.
Inland, the wine country of La Geria is one of the odder sights in Spain. Each vine grows in a hollow dug into black volcanic ash and sheltered by a crescent of stone. Several bodegas pour the local malvasía volcánica for tastings. The fire mountains of Timanfaya National Park are around half an hour beyond.
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Wrinkled potatoes, white wine and winter sun
The local table is simple and good. Expect papas arrugadas, small potatoes boiled in salted water and served with red and green mojo sauces, along with fresh fish such as vieja, local goat's cheese and a glass of crisp malvasía from La Geria.
Lanzarote is warm all year, which makes Tías a sound choice for winter sun from November to March, around four hours' flight from the UK. Summer is hot and breezy with the trade winds. Spring and autumn are ideal for walking the volcanic trails and touring the bodegas. Our concierge can book restaurant tables, boat charters from Puerto Calero, wine tastings and airport transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Tías
Calero Bay Spain8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £2,582 a week
Lanzarote Dreams | 3-Bedroom Villa in Puerto Calero Tias3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £2,571 a week
Villa Sarala | 3-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Puerto Calero Tias3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £2,423 a week
Lanzarote Blasco | 4-Bedroom Villa in Puerto Del Carmen Tias4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £2,411 a week
Villa Topaz Spain4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £2,400 a week
Lanzarote Isabella | 3-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Tias Tias3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £2,329 a week
Casa Dilla | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Tias4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £2,200 a week
Villa Clotilde | 3-Bedroom Villa in Puerto Calero Tias3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £2,150 a weekWhy book your Tías villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Tías covers marina, village and hillside, and we know which villas are within walking distance of the harbour at Puerto Calero and which are up in the quiet country around Mácher. With 37 properties in Tías, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant tables in Puerto Calero, boat and sailing charters, wine tastings in La Geria, visits to Timanfaya, car hire and transfers from Lanzarote airport. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay in Tías?
Puerto Calero is the choice for a marina setting with restaurants on the waterfront and quiet evenings. Mácher and the hills around Tías have more space and wide views. Puerto del Carmen is best if you want to walk to the beach. Puerto Calero technically falls within neighbouring Yaiza, but it sits on the edge of Puerto del Carmen and most people treat it as part of the same stretch of coast.
When is the best time to visit Tías?
Tías is a year-round destination. November to March brings reliable winter sun, summer is hot but cooled by the trade winds, and spring and autumn are ideal for walking and visiting the vineyards of La Geria.
Can you visit José Saramago's house in Tías?
Yes. A Casa José Saramago, the house where the Nobel Prize-winning novelist lived from 1993 until 2010, is now a museum in the centre of Tías. It opens in the mornings and is closed on some days, so check before you go or ask our concierge to book a visit.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Tías?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Tías cost?
Across our 37 villas in Tías, weekly rates typically range from £1,500 to £2,800, with the most affordable from around £1,300 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Tías?
Lanzarote airport is around 15 minutes by road from most of our villas in Tías and Puerto Calero. There are direct flights from many UK airports, taking around four hours. Our concierge can arrange car hire or private transfers.
Are there villas in Tías for large groups?
Yes. Our Tías collection includes properties with up to 12 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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