Best places to stay in Fuerteventura
Barcelo Castillo Beach Resort
Avda. del Castillo, Sn, 35610, Caleta de Fuste
Featuring a historic castle monument in the middle of its outdoor pools, this hotel is full of character. You’ll be in prime location on the beachfront and stylish harbour of Caleta de Fuste which you can view from your room. Kids will enjoy the dedicated club with its pirate- and princess-themed complex and adults will appreciate the 24-hour front desk, currency exchange and free internet.
Oasis Papagayo Resort
Calle de Pedro y Guy Vandaele 19, 35660, Corralejo, La Oliva
This one is for the kids, the big ones, we mean. With a pirate boat slide, Olympic-sized swimming pool, football pitch and evening entertainment, you won’t be short of things to do. If you do fancy venturing out, Oby Catamaran and Puerto de Corralejo are close by.
Occidental Jandia Royal Level
C/Sancho Panza S/N Playa del Jable, 35625, Playa de Jandia, Pajara
A hotel that is founded on the idea that adults and couples should be able to holiday in a children-free zone. It overlooks Jandia, one of the best beaches in the Canary Islands, which can be seen from some of the bedrooms – or you can choose a pool view instead. There are five pools for your use, a top-rated spa and restaurants – all exclusively for guests.
Best places to eat in Fuerteventura
Algo Mas
Avenida Salinas de Antigua, 35610, Caleta de Fuste, Antigua
Dine amongst palm trees on a terrace that overlooks a golf course while you enjoy authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Start with mussels or a shrimp cocktail, then indulge in a freshly-caught octopus salad, or perhaps an entrecote steak. Head here on a Friday and you might even be serenaded by a saxophonist while you eat.
H20 Juice Bar and Vegan Cafe
Calle La Milagrosa, 29 Plaza Patricio Calero, 35660, Corralejo, La Oliva
Everything you eat or drink at this spot will be freshly prepared and healthy, even the mayo. Grab a vegan burger or a smoothie bowl for a lighter lunch and wash it down with some coconut water or a coffee. The packaging is made from recyclable materials too, so you’re even helping the environment by choosing this cafe.
La bodega de Jandia
Calle Diputado Manuel Velazquez Cabrera, 4 , 3562 Morro Jable, Las Palmas
The best tapas restaurant in town – perched on the edge of Playa Morro Jable. Take your time trying as many tapas dishes as you’d like in this relaxed environment such as Iberico ham carved from the bone by the owner, or black pudding rolled in toasted almonds and flavoured with cinnamon. Order a portion of gofio mousse for dessert.
Best things to do in and around Fuerteventura
Oasis Park
Museo del Campo Majorero, Carr. Gral. Jandía, s/n, 35627 La Lajita, Las Palmas
Have you ever had a lemur land on your shoulder or ridden a camel down the coast? Well, now you can at Oasis Park, a nature reserve with over 250 species of animals to meet. You can even swim with the sealions or feed the elephants. If you’d rather admire from a distance, enjoy one of the educational shows.
Playa de Cofete
Las Palmas
One of the famous beaches in Fuerteventura and you can see why. Looking like its been plucked straight out of a movie, Las Palmas offers breath-taking views of the coast. This is great spot if you want to avoid the more popular tourist areas, and because of that reason it is a vital breeding site for loggerhead turtles. Swim in the beautifully clear water and admire the mountains which surround you.
Buggy Fuerteventura Off-Road excursions
35660 Corralejo, Las Palmas, Spain
If you need a break from the tranquil waters of Fuerteventura, why not adventure the more remote parts of the island on a dune buggy? Guided by a professional, you will rip across the sand dunes as a group and explore villages, cliffs, volcanoes, and beaches. It’ll definitely work up an appetite for plenty of tapas after.
