What to see and do in Fuerteventura
Dunes and wind
A guide to Fuerteventura with 34 hand-picked places. Each one with how to get there, useful tips and any permits you need.
- Nature & scenery (11)
- Adventure & sport (10)
- Camping & vans (1)
- Towns, heritage & food (9)
- Nightlife (1)
- Fiestas & tradition (2)
Upcoming events in Fuerteventura
Nature & scenery
Viewpoint
Mirador Morro Velosa
Betancuria, Fuerteventura
Designed by César Manrique, it opens onto the soft ochre landscapes of Fuerteventura’s interior.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Beach & cove
Corralejo dunes
La Oliva, Fuerteventura
Miles of white dunes melting into a turquoise sea. Don’t step on the plants: they hold the sand in place.
📷 Best light: at sunset
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Playa de Cofete
Pájara, Fuerteventura
An endless wild beach beneath the Jandía mountains. One of those places that remind you how small you are.
⚠️ Long dirt track. Swimming is dangerous due to currents.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Playa de La Pared
Pájara, Fuerteventura
A wild west-coast beach with wind-carved rocks, surfable waves and huge sunsets.
📷 Best light: at sunset
⚠️ Strong currents: better enjoyed from the shore.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Matorral beach (Morro Jable)
Pájara, Fuerteventura
Miles of white sand and turquoise water by Morro Jable, with a protected salt marsh behind.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Playa de Ajuy
Pájara, Fuerteventura
Black sand in a tiny fishing village, the starting point of the walk to the Ajuy caves.
⚠️ Strong currents: better enjoyed from the shore.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
El Castillo beach (Caleta de Fuste)
Antigua, Fuerteventura
A golden bay with very calm water next to an old defence tower. Ideal with kids.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Photo spot
El Tostón lighthouse
La Oliva (El Cotillo), Fuerteventura
A red-and-white striped lighthouse facing the Atlantic, with Lanzarote beyond. Guaranteed sunsets.
📷 Best light: at sunset
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Playa de Sotavento
Pájara, Fuerteventura
At low tide a huge lagoon forms between sand and sea. A turquoise mirror made for photos.
📷 Best light: during the day
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Sicasumbre stargazing viewpoint
Pájara, Fuerteventura
One of the darkest skies on the island, set up for stargazing. Bring a tripod and a jacket.
📷 Best light: at night
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Tindaya mountain
La Oliva, Fuerteventura
The sacred mountain of the ancient islanders, with carved footprints. Best admired from below at sunset.
📷 Best light: at sunset
⚠️ Protected site: climbing requires authorisation.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Adventure & sport
Hiking trail
Ajuy caves
Pájara, Fuerteventura
A short walk over some of the oldest rocks in the Canaries to huge sea caves.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Surf, windsurf & kite
Surfing at El Cotillo
La Oliva, Fuerteventura
Beach and reef waves on the north-west coast, with a surf village full of schools and atmosphere.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Kiting at Flag Beach
La Oliva (Corralejo), Fuerteventura
A wide beach by the Corralejo dunes with steady wind and kite and windsurf schools.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Windsurf & kite at Sotavento
Pájara, Fuerteventura
One of the world’s most famous windsurf and kite venues, with the lagoon for learning.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Surfing at Lobos islet
La Oliva, Fuerteventura
A very long left-hand point break off the islet, for experienced surfers on big days.
Directions: By boat from Corralejo harbour (about 15 minutes).
⚠️ You need the islet access permit.
📝 Permit or advance booking required: apply here.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Skatepark
Corralejo skatepark
La Oliva (Corralejo), Fuerteventura
A go-to skatepark in the north of the island, popular with surfers training on surfskates.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Lajares bowl
La Oliva (Lajares), Fuerteventura
A well-known bowl in the surf village of Lajares, perfect for surfskating and sunset sessions.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Snorkelling
Snorkelling at El Puertito (Lobos)
La Oliva, Fuerteventura
Sheltered pools and crystal-clear water on Lobos islet. A snorkelling paradise on calm days.
Directions: By boat from Corralejo harbour (about 15 minutes). Book your permit first.
⚠️ You need the islet access permit.
📝 Permit or advance booking required: apply here.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
El Cotillo lagoons
La Oliva, Fuerteventura
Little coves of calm turquoise water sheltered by rock. Ideal for a first snorkel with kids.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Activity
Lobos islet
La Oliva, Fuerteventura
Reached by boat from Corralejo. Trail to the lighthouse, salt pans and the El Puertito lagoon.
Directions: By boat from Corralejo harbour (about 15 minutes). Book your permit first.
⚠️ Free mandatory permit with limited daily places.
📝 Permit or advance booking required: apply here.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Camping & vans
Beach camping
Beach camping in Pájara
Pájara, Fuerteventura
In season, the town hall allows camping on beaches such as Puerto Rico, La Jaqueta, Garcey, Ugán and Baja Gómez. There’s even a roaming permit to move between zones.
⚠️ Only with a permit and on the dates set by the town hall (Easter and summer).
📝 Permit or advance booking required: apply here.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Towns, heritage & food
Charming town
Betancuria
Betancuria, Fuerteventura
The first capital of the Canaries: stone houses, quiet streets and a valley ringed by mountains.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
El Cotillo
La Oliva, Fuerteventura
A fishing village with a watchtower, turquoise lagoons, waves and the north’s best sunsets.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Lajares
La Oliva, Fuerteventura
A surf village with cafés, craft shops and a laid-back vibe among volcanoes.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Heritage & museums
Church of Santa María, Betancuria
Betancuria, Fuerteventura
A historic church in the first capital of the Canaries, in a quiet inland valley.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Casa de los Coroneles
La Oliva, Fuerteventura
A grand mansion from which the island was governed for centuries, now a cultural centre.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
La Alcogida Eco-museum
Puerto del Rosario (Tefía), Fuerteventura
A small village of restored traditional houses showing rural life on Fuerteventura.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Puerto del Rosario sculpture trail
Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura
The capital is an open-air museum: dozens of sculptures across streets, roundabouts and the seafront.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Pájara church portal
Pájara, Fuerteventura
The church of Our Lady of Regla, famous for its stone portal with exotic-style carvings.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Local flavours
Majorero Cheese Museum
Antigua, Fuerteventura
Next to the Antigua windmill, it tells the story of Majorero goat’s cheese, which has protected origin status.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Nightlife
Nightlife
Corralejo nightlife
La Oliva (Corralejo), Fuerteventura
The island’s liveliest area, around the Atlántico centre on the main avenue: disco bars, karaoke and live music.
⚠️ Venues change often: check their socials before you go.
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Fiestas & tradition
Romería (pilgrimage)
Feast of the Virgin of La Peña
Betancuria (Vega de Río Palmas), Fuerteventura
A pilgrimage from all over the island, many walking through the night, to the shrine of Fuerteventura’s patron saint.
📅 Usually the third weekend of September
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Cultural event
International Kite Festival
La Oliva (Corralejo), Fuerteventura
The sky above the dunes fills with kites of every size and colour. Lovely for all ages.
📅 Usually in November
📍 How to get there: By car By bus (guagua) On foot
Opening hours, access and permits can change: always check official sources before you go and respect natural areas.
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