Four days cover the north, the interior and the southern beaches; with a week you have time for the beach, a trip to Lobos and another to Lanzarote. Distances are long, so a hire car is almost essential to get around freely.
What to see in Fuerteventura: top sights
Corralejo Dunes Natural Park
Miles of white sand dunes running down to the sea, with Lobos islet and Lanzarote on the horizon. The turquoise beaches along its shore are among the most beautiful in the Canaries.
Recommended time: 2–4 h
Lobos Island
A protected volcanic islet fifteen minutes by boat from Corralejo, with a trail to the lighthouse and La Caldera hill, and La Concha lagoon, with calm, crystal-clear water.
Recommended time: Half a day
Tip: Access is limited and requires a free permit; the ferry companies in Corralejo arrange it when you buy your ticket.
Corralejo
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The northern fishing village turned into the island’s liveliest resort, with a harbour full of fish restaurants, a pedestrian street and a surfer vibe.
Recommended time: 2 h
El Cotillo
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A fishing village in the north-west with turquoise lagoons to the north, perfect for children, wild surf beaches to the south and sunsets by the Tostón tower.
Recommended time: 2–3 h
Betancuria
The island’s old capital, founded in the early 15th century in a hidden inland valley, with its Church of Santa María and stone houses. The road there has viewpoints over bare mountains.
Recommended time: 1.5 h
Ajuy and its caves
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A fishing village with a black beach on the west coast, from which a cliff-top path leads to great sea caves carved into the oldest rocks in the Canaries.
Recommended time: 1.5 h
Sotavento Beach
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A tidal lagoon and miles of sand on the Jandía peninsula, venue of windsurfing and kitesurfing championships. At low tide, sandbars and huge natural pools appear.
Recommended time: 3–4 h
Cofete Beach
One of the wildest beaches in Europe: more than ten kilometres of sand below the Jandía mountains, at the end of a dirt track, with the mysterious Villa Winter on the slope. The sea is dangerous: it is not a beach for swimming.
Recommended time: Half a day
Tip: The track is narrow and unpaved, and many hire car policies do not cover it: 4x4 tours are a good alternative.
Morro Jable and Jandía
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The island’s southern tip, with a fishing village, a promenade along a white-sand beach several kilometres long and a lighthouse. Dolphin-watching boats leave from its port.
Recommended time: 2 h
Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura
A zoological and botanical park with giraffes, elephants, sea lions and one of the largest cactus gardens in Europe. It also offers camel rides.
Recommended time: 3–4 h
Salinas del Carmen
Traditional salt pans by the sea, near Caleta de Fuste, where salt is still made as it was centuries ago. A small museum explains the craft, and a whale skeleton is on display at the entrance.
Recommended time: 1 h
Tip: Go late in the afternoon: the light over the salt pans and the sea is at its most beautiful.
Day trips from Fuerteventura
Lanzarote
About 30 min by ferry from Corralejo to Playa Blanca
Timanfaya, César Manrique’s centres and the Papagayo beaches, on a day trip.
The interior route
About 1 h by car from Corralejo or Caleta de Fuste
Betancuria, Pájara with its church doorway decorated with motifs reminiscent of Aztec art, the Vega de Río Palmas and the Morro Velosa and Las Peñitas viewpoints.
A boat trip along the coast
From Morro Jable or Corralejo
Catamarans with stops for swimming and snorkelling, and trips to see dolphins and whales.
Fuerteventura in 3 days
Day 1
The north: a boat to Lobos island in the morning and an afternoon in the Corralejo dunes; dinner at the harbour.
Day 2
The west and the interior: the El Cotillo lagoons, Betancuria, the viewpoints and Ajuy at sunset.
Day 3
The south: Sotavento beach in the morning, Morro Jable and, if you are in a 4x4, Cofete in the afternoon.
Fuerteventura with kids
- Oasis Wildlife, with giraffes, elephants and camel rides.
- The calm lagoons of El Cotillo.
- Lobos island and its La Concha lagoon.
- A glass-bottom boat from Corralejo.
Free things to do in Fuerteventura
- The beaches of the Corralejo dunes.
- Sunsets at El Cotillo.
- The Ajuy caves.
- The Morro Velosa and Las Peñitas viewpoints.
- Cofete beach, if you get there on your own.
Where to stay in Fuerteventura
There are two main areas: the north, with Corralejo and its dunes, and the south, with the Jandía beaches. In the middle, Caleta de Fuste is very close to the airport.
Corralejo
Lively, with restaurants and nightlife, next to the dunes and the boats to Lobos and Lanzarote.
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Quiet and charming, for surfers and sunset lovers.
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A bay of calm water, ideal for families, ten minutes from the airport.
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Hotels along long white-sand beaches in the south, close to Sotavento.
Places to stay in Costa Calma · 460 propertiesMorro Jable
At the southern tip, with a very long beach and the port for boat trips.
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When to go to Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura has sunshine almost all year and very little rain. The steady summer wind makes it a paradise for windsurfing and kitesurfing, and in winter temperatures stay mild.
For swimming, the sea is warmest from August to October. In summer, Sotavento beach hosts rounds of the windsurfing and kitesurfing world championships.
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Frequently asked questions about Fuerteventura
Do you need a car in Fuerteventura?
Yes, if you want to explore the island: distances are long and buses do not go everywhere. For tracks like the one to Cofete, a 4x4 tour is the better option.
Do I need to book a visit to Lobos island?
Yes: daily visitor numbers are limited and you need a free permit, which the ferry companies arrange when you buy your ticket in Corralejo.
What is the best area to stay in Fuerteventura?
Corralejo for nightlife and the dunes nearby; Costa Calma or Morro Jable for long, quiet beaches; and Caleta de Fuste for families with young children.
How many days do you need in Fuerteventura?
Four days cover the north, the interior and the southern beaches. With a week you have time for the beach, a trip to Lobos and another to Lanzarote.
What are the best beaches in Fuerteventura?
In the north, the beaches of the Corralejo dunes and La Concha lagoon on Lobos; in the west, the lagoons of El Cotillo; and in the south, Sotavento, Costa Calma and wild Cofete, which is better for walking than for swimming.
Guide written by the buiigo team · Updated October 8, 2026
Photo credits
Fuerteventura: Tamara Kulikova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Corralejo Dunes Natural Park: Thomas Tolkien, CC BY 2.0 · Lobos Island: Jarek Prokop, CC BY 3.0 · Corralejo: Andy Mitchell, CC BY-SA 2.0 · El Cotillo: Bengt Nyman, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Betancuria: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ajuy and its caves: Hansueli Krapf, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sotavento Beach: brunobarbato, CC BY 3.0 · Cofete Beach: Hansueli Krapf, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Morro Jable and Jandía: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura: H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Salinas del Carmen: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0
