What to see and do in Fuerteventura
Hike up Pico de la Zarza
You’ll find the island’s highest peak, Pico de la Zarza, in Jandía Natural Park. Pull on your walking boots and hike to the top. It’ll take around two to three hours, and you’ll be rewarded with incredible views across Playa de Cofete when you reach the summit. Set off early in the morning when it is slightly cooler.
Experience the thrill of watersports
The windy conditions are ideal for surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing. Head to Sotavento Beach which hosts the Windsurfing and Kiteboarding World Cup in July. There is also a surf school here for beginners who would like to learn.
See the camels at Oasis Park
At Oasis Park, one of the largest zoos in the Canary Islands, you can come face to face with an array of animals including camels and sea lions. Watch the shows or get even closer to them in one of the hands-on experiences.
Visit Isla de Lobos
Park up the car in Corralejo and take the 10-minute ferry over to Isla de Lobos. This uninhabited island and protected nature reserve can be seen from the beach at Corralejo. Take your snorkel to discover the brightly coloured fish beneath the surface of the crystal clear water.
Fuerteventura’s best hotels
Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahía Real
Situated alongside the dunes and beach at Corralejo, this luxurious five-star hotel boasts breathtaking views. Spend days on the soft sand before retreating inside for a massage in the spa.
Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach, Golf & Spa Resort
Subtropical gardens create a tranquil setting at this five-star hotel in Caleta de Fuste, which is situated just 10 minutes from Fuerteventura Airport. Relax in the spa, play a round of golf or swim in one of four pools.
Hotel R2 Rio Calma
This hotel is located next to the beach in Costa Calma. The comfortable bedrooms boast views of the sea as well as the two swimming pools. There is a spa on-site for ultimate relaxation.
Fuerteventura’s best places to eat
Casa Santa Maria
This restaurant in Betancuria is regularly named the most beautiful and charming on the island. Rustic Casa Santa Maria is situated in a renovated 17th-century farmhouse. Try the roast goat. The restaurant is renowned for its recipe.
La MARquesina
Seafood lovers will be in heaven at this restaurant near Corralejo harbour. Take a seat on the terrace and enjoy views of the old harbour as you tuck into paella, fish soup or the popular fish in salt.
El Camarote
Boats bob up and down alongside the lighthouse, providing the backdrop to this restaurant in Caleta de Fuste. Sample one of the Canary Islands’ most popular dishes here, papas arrugadas.
Fuerteventura’s best beaches
Sotavento Beach
Not only is this the best-known beach on the island, but it’s also the longest. The tranquil Costa Calma beach boasts 17 miles of soft, golden sand which is lapped by warm water all year round. It’s particularly popular with surfers.
Cofete Beach
Situated in Cofete National Park on the Jandia Peninsula, this rugged 12-mile stretch of coastline is backed by the Jandia Mountains. You can’t swim here, but the isolated location makes it ideal for a peaceful walk along the shore or to simply sit and enjoy the peace as well as the view.
Corralejo Natural Park
The sugar-white sand blows in from the Sahara Desert. The serene beach, which enjoys views across to Isla de Lobos, is backed by six miles of dunes which are well worth exploring when you’ve finished relaxing.
Gran Tarajal Beach
As well as white and golden sand, the Canary Islands are known for black sand beaches. Gran Tarajal has the darkest sand of all the beaches in Fuerteventura. The Blue Flag beach in Costa Calma is popular with locals.
