If you are eager to visit some places and if you want to know what to do on Fuerteventura, here is your holiday info. In this section we will guide you through the best places of Fuerteventura for any topic that you might be interested in. This section is a trip advisor that will provide you info on the best spots to visit. In general, most ancient buildings are religious or agricultural. Some exceptions are political (Casa de los Coroneles - La Oliva; Villa Winter - Cofete), military (El Toston - El Cotillo); personal (Casa Unamuno – Puerto del Rosario; Casa Dr. Mena - Ampuyenta) or belong to the chain of museums. But all of them are little gems that will satisfy your curiosity.
In the following section we have listed the most interesting places, events and venues according to key words and location (North, Centre and South).
Beaches.
Fuerteventura is famous for its beaches and as mentioned before in all there are approx 152. Apart from those that are directly accessible by foot from your hotel you will find that most are deserted from people and devoid of the usual rows of deckchairs and umbrellas. On these beaches you have the pleasure of choosing your own secluded spot and that it will remain yours for as long as you are there. No crowds, no noise, no beach hawkers, just you! Be adventurous, hire a car or bike and find the many deserted beaches on Fuerteventura. However for the less adventurous we give you a guide to the some of the more accessible spots to spend a relaxing day in the sun. And very importantly please, please take your rubbish home with you. Thank you. Also remember if you go off the beaten track please take sun umbrellas, sun protection and lots of water!
North.
Playa Muelle Chico - Corralejo
Playa Galera - Corralejo
Flag Beach – Corralejo
Tres Islas – Corralejo
Playa de los Matos – Corralejo
Lagunas del Cotillo – El Cotillo
Playa del Cotillo – El Cotillo
Playa de la Escalera – South of El Cotillo
Playa de Tebeto - Tindaya
Playa de la Mujer - Tindaya
Centre.
Playa de Lajas – Puerto Lajas
Playa Blanca – Puerto del Rosario
Playa del Castillo – Calete de Fuste
South.
Playa de Gran Tarajal – Gran Tarajal
Playa de Tarajalejo – Tarajalejo
Playa Costa Calma – Costa Calma
Playa de Sotavento – Costa Calma
Playa Barca – Jandía
Playa Butihondo – Butihondo
Playa Esquinzo – Esquinzo
Playa de Jandía – Jandía
Playa Callao – Morro Jable
Playa de Cofete – Cofete
Playa de la Pared – La Pared
Nature.
Chilling out on Fuerteventura’s beaches is a marvellous experience, but if you may feel the need to visit some nice spots in nature, then the suggestions below can help you in making a selection.
North.
Corralejo – Natural Park “Dunas de Corralejo”: majestic dunes of fine white sand at the south of Corralejo and that are adjacent to the east coast. Preferred time of visiting is early in the morning (sun rise), later in the afternoon when it is cooler or in the evening at sunset.
Lobos – Natural Park “Island Lobos”: find yourself in the middle of a Martian landscape with superb views to Corralejo and Lanzarote. For nature lovers this little island has over 100 indigenous plants and well signposted tracks will lead you to magical spots. Enjoy the simple but delicious dishes in the only local restaurant and have a refreshing swim in the turquoise-coloured waters of La Concha beach nearby the tiny harbour. Boats leave from Corralejo harbour for the island.
Lajares – Volcano “Bayuyo”: early-morning walk to the top of a local volcano crater and superb views over the North of the island.
Lajares – Volcano “Hondo” – North of Lajares: school example for a volcano. It is perfectly round and has a depth of only 75m.
El Cotillo – Lagoons: one of the best places in the North to enjoy sunset.
Tindaya – Mountain “Tindaya”: guided 1,5h ascent on this sacred mountain to witness the ancient engravings and to enjoy the breathtaking views over half of the island. Approval from the La Oliva town hall required!
La Matilla – Mountain “La Muda”: a 1,5h ascent on the mountain that has 3 wells to supply water to the local goats. Enjoy the magnificent geography and superb views over the North of Fuerteventura.
Villaverde – Cueva del Llano: you can visit a 2 million year old lava tube, experience the absolute darkness and silence and learn about the small but unique spiders that live here.
Centre.
Road Antigua-Betancuria-Pájara – Mirador “Morro Velosa”: the road to Betancuria is a typical “serpentine” road through the mountains. Superb views over the North of the island. Stop at the parking lots and watch the squirrels come to you for food.
Betancuria – Fuerteventura Forest: drive up the dirt track, about 1 km at your left after the village and enjoy the sound of the wind blowing through the trees. It is a particular noise, truly seldom on this island. There also is a BBQ area with free-to-use grills.
Vega de Rio Palmas – Gorge of Vega de Rio Palmas: walking through the gorge makes you feel tiny amongst the massive blocks of rock. Some of them are beautifully carved out by the water that ran here for ages. Please visit the tiny chapel.
Barranco “Los Molinos”: stop at the parking lot, just after Las Parcelas, and walk into the gorge North for 500m, then West. During winter there is natural sweet water and wildlife is abundant.
Ajuy – Caves: ancient port and storage area. The walk to and the caves themselves is impressive. Here, you really sense the power of the sea.
Ajuy – Rocky Gate: a rare and impressive geographic monument that you can reach through a 3 mile walk from the caves or through a 4x4 drive.
Tiscamanita – Caldera de Gairia: a nice walk around a recent volcano.
South.
Pozo Negro – Malpais Grande: very rough area that you can walk through and that will give you an impression about how Earth looked like, millions of years ago.
Las Playitas – Cuchillo de Vigan: a walk in a gorge that leads you to the sea.
El Cardón – Montaña de Cardón: walk to a vent volcano with impressive views.
La Pared – Beach: one of the best spots in the South to enjoy sunset
El Salmo – Morro La Burra: breathtaking views over the West coast of Fuerteventura. I guarantee you that this view will stay with you for ever! No more words… just go!
Cofete – Beach: miles of untouched white sandy beach. The place to disconnect.
Culture.
For those who want to learn more about the locals and their culture, we supply below a list of the most important sources of information:
North.
Museums.
La Oliva – Museo del Grano: agricultural museum about the history, tools and techniques how to grow and harvest grain.
Villaverde – Cueva del Llano: impressive ancient volcanic lava tube. Take this opportunity to sense the effect of complete darkness and silence.
Places.
Lajares – Lace factory: in the centre of the village.
El Cotillo – El Toston : old defence construction to protect the harbour from invaders and pirates.
El Cotillo – Chalk ovens: visit the old chalk ovens that can be found between the El Toston and the new harbour. The chalk was then shipped to mainland Spain.
La Oliva – Casa de los Coroneles: old military headquarters that recently were restored.
Tindaya – Montaña Quemada: volcano where the statue of Unamuno has been erected.
Centre.
Museums.
Puerto del Rosario – Casa Unamuno: home of the famous and banned writer Unamuno, who fell in love with Fuerteventura.
Puerto del Rosario – Centre of Art “Ismael”: contemporary art museum.
Tefia – La Alcogida: museum about the ancient local agricultural life.
La Ampuyenta – Casa Dr. Mena: small but cosy museum about local objects.
Caleta de Fuste – Museo de la Sal: salt museum where you can learn how inventive the ancient locals were to harvest salt from the sea. This salt was then shipped to mainland Spain.
Antigua – Molino de la Antigua: restored windmill, a craft shop, gardens with indigenous plants and a permanent exhibition on archaeological findings.
Betancuria – Archaeology Museum: exhibition about the culture of the ancient locals and about the first expeditions to Fuerteventura.
Places.
Vega de Rio Palma – Ermita: nice walk to a tiny chapel between impressive rocks.
Ajuy – Chalk ovens: on your walk to the caves you will see two big chalk ovens. From here the burnt chalk was shipped to mainland Spain.
South.
Museums.
Los Molinos – Tiscamanita: a historic review on what was used as milling components.
La Atalayita – Pozo Negro: reconstruction of one of the first settlements on Fuerteventura. Impressive how these people could survive in such harsh conditions.
Places:
Morro Jable Harbour – Turtle breeding station: watch the turtle babies being cared for by locals till they can face the “world outside”. {/slide}