Fuerteventura trips
sightseeing
Pájara
a church made by local artists inspired by Italian masters
Completed in 1864, it is one of the oldest lighthouses in the Canaries; Punta de Anaga Lighthouse on Tenerife was also opened in the same year.
Built in a similar style to other Canarian 19th century lights, it consists of a whitewashed single storey house, with dark volcanic rock used for the masonry detailing. A 19 m masonry tower is attached to the side of the house facing the Atlantic Ocean.
With a focal height of 33 m above the sea, its light can be seen for 22 nautical miles, and consists of a flash of white light every four seconds.
29 locals recommend
Punta Jandia Lighthouse
Completed in 1864, it is one of the oldest lighthouses in the Canaries; Punta de Anaga Lighthouse on Tenerife was also opened in the same year.
Built in a similar style to other Canarian 19th century lights, it consists of a whitewashed single storey house, with dark volcanic rock used for the masonry detailing. A 19 m masonry tower is attached to the side of the house facing the Atlantic Ocean.
With a focal height of 33 m above the sea, its light can be seen for 22 nautical miles, and consists of a flash of white light every four seconds.
dark sand beach with long promenade decorated iron and concrete sculptures
16 locals recommend
Tarajalejo
dark sand beach with long promenade decorated iron and concrete sculptures
Lighthouse completed in 1991. This is the tallest lighthouse in the Canaries with a 59 m tower, which is higher than that of the Maspalomas Lighthouse on Gran Canaria at 56 m, and that of Pechiguera on Lanzarote at 50 m.
With a focal height of 62 m above the sea, its light can be seen for 17 nautical miles, and consists of two flashes of white light every 10 seconds.
It is sometimes confused with the older 19th century Punta Jandía lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Punta Jandía) which lies 22 km away by road at the extreme western end of the Jandia peninsula.
9 locals recommend
Morro Jable Lighthouse
Lighthouse completed in 1991. This is the tallest lighthouse in the Canaries with a 59 m tower, which is higher than that of the Maspalomas Lighthouse on Gran Canaria at 56 m, and that of Pechiguera on Lanzarote at 50 m.
With a focal height of 62 m above the sea, its light can be seen for 17 nautical miles, and consists of two flashes of white light every 10 seconds.
It is sometimes confused with the older 19th century Punta Jandía lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Punta Jandía) which lies 22 km away by road at the extreme western end of the Jandia peninsula.
Betancuria
La Oliva (pronounced [la oliˈβa]) is a town and a municipality in the northern part of the island of Fuerteventura in the Province of Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain. The population is 25,083 (2013), and the area is 356.13 km. The municipality includes the Lobos Island to the northeast. The largest town of the municipality, Corralejo, is a port town and beach resort at the northernmost point of the island. La Oliva is the historic seat of the island's Colonels, who resided in the stately Casa de los Coroneles. Because of this, La Oliva succeeded the Villa de Betancuria as the capital of Fuerteventura from 1834 until 1860, when Puerto Cabras became the new capital.
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La Oliva
La Oliva (pronounced [la oliˈβa]) is a town and a municipality in the northern part of the island of Fuerteventura in the Province of Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain. The population is 25,083 (2013), and the area is 356.13 km. The municipality includes the Lobos Island to the northeast. The largest town of the municipality, Corralejo, is a port town and beach resort at the northernmost point of the island. La Oliva is the historic seat of the island's Colonels, who resided in the stately Casa de los Coroneles. Because of this, La Oliva succeeded the Villa de Betancuria as the capital of Fuerteventura from 1834 until 1860, when Puerto Cabras became the new capital.
El molino de Antigua es un edificio de planta circular que está construido con muros de mampostería. Tiene tres plantas de altura y cuatro aspas. En la tercera planta y bajo una cubierta cónica de madera, se sitúan la rueda dentada con su eje, el husillo y las aspas, que se encuentran ancladas a un eje horizontal ligeramente inclinado.
Molino de Antigua
El molino de Antigua es un edificio de planta circular que está construido con muros de mampostería. Tiene tres plantas de altura y cuatro aspas. En la tercera planta y bajo una cubierta cónica de madera, se sitúan la rueda dentada con su eje, el husillo y las aspas, que se encuentran ancladas a un eje horizontal ligeramente inclinado.
El pequeño pueblo de Antigua, tiene para el visitante muchos tesoros que enseñar, y su legado cultural nos habla de un pasado de esplendor. La llanura antigüense guarda en su seno un conjunto de alto valor histórico y artístico que se refleja en su arquitectura, propia del Archipiélago de las Islas Canarias en España.
Lo que define su paisaje son los molinos de viento, cuyas aspas son movidas por el suave y cálido soplo de los vientos alisios, lo que hace uno de los lugares más entrañables del archipiélago canario
21 locals recommend
Antigua
El pequeño pueblo de Antigua, tiene para el visitante muchos tesoros que enseñar, y su legado cultural nos habla de un pasado de esplendor. La llanura antigüense guarda en su seno un conjunto de alto valor histórico y artístico que se refleja en su arquitectura, propia del Archipiélago de las Islas Canarias en España.
Lo que define su paisaje son los molinos de viento, cuyas aspas son movidas por el suave y cálido soplo de los vientos alisios, lo que hace uno de los lugares más entrañables del archipiélago canario
view
La Pared
marvelous sunset
quiet place, high humidity, partly natural green, large sandy coast, steep cliffs
16 locals recommend
Risco del Paso
quiet place, high humidity, partly natural green, large sandy coast, steep cliffs
The small village of Giniginamar and the beach of the same name are located about 15 km northeast of the well-known holiday resort Costa Calma on the south coast of Fuerteventura. The quiet bay is protected between two large, barren rocks. The water here is therefore particularly calm and suitable for swimming. The beach is covered with rocks everywhere. Only in the surf area and in the southern part this changes into fine black-brownish sand. Those who come here are mostly looking for peace and authenticity - because there are more than enough of them here on the beach of Giniginamar!
Only a handful of white houses with a little green border the beach of Giniginamar. Fishing boats are occasionally lying in the water. Small waves rush leisurely up and down. Some seagulls are dozing on the rocks and contribute to the picturesque picture. The beach offers a quiet idyll, far away from the tourist beaches of Fuerteventura. Beach furniture and water sports activities are not available here, but a small, cosy fish restaurant sits enthroned above the beach. Here you can enjoy freshly caught fish and local delicacies and get in touch with the locals, who will welcome you with open arms. As so often in Spain, Monday is also the day off. Therefore, it is best to plan your visit on another day!
Giniginamar
The small village of Giniginamar and the beach of the same name are located about 15 km northeast of the well-known holiday resort Costa Calma on the south coast of Fuerteventura. The quiet bay is protected between two large, barren rocks. The water here is therefore particularly calm and suitable for swimming. The beach is covered with rocks everywhere. Only in the surf area and in the southern part this changes into fine black-brownish sand. Those who come here are mostly looking for peace and authenticity - because there are more than enough of them here on the beach of Giniginamar!
Only a handful of white houses with a little green border the beach of Giniginamar. Fishing boats are occasionally lying in the water. Small waves rush leisurely up and down. Some seagulls are dozing on the rocks and contribute to the picturesque picture. The beach offers a quiet idyll, far away from the tourist beaches of Fuerteventura. Beach furniture and water sports activities are not available here, but a small, cosy fish restaurant sits enthroned above the beach. Here you can enjoy freshly caught fish and local delicacies and get in touch with the locals, who will welcome you with open arms. As so often in Spain, Monday is also the day off. Therefore, it is best to plan your visit on another day!
town and resort located on the northern tip of Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands, facing the smaller islet of Lobos. It is in the municipality of La Oliva. It is surrounded to the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean, by dunes to the south and by arid desert land to the west that leads to the western coast and El Cotillo. Once a traditional fishing village, the town has grown significantly and today is one of the two main tourist towns on the island of Fuerteventura. Thanks to the large expat population, the town has a diverse population that varies from the local Spaniard, to the Irish, British, German and Finnish people who have settled in the resort.
171 locals recommend
Corralejo
town and resort located on the northern tip of Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands, facing the smaller islet of Lobos. It is in the municipality of La Oliva. It is surrounded to the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean, by dunes to the south and by arid desert land to the west that leads to the western coast and El Cotillo. Once a traditional fishing village, the town has grown significantly and today is one of the two main tourist towns on the island of Fuerteventura. Thanks to the large expat population, the town has a diverse population that varies from the local Spaniard, to the Irish, British, German and Finnish people who have settled in the resort.
The Parque Natural de las Dunas de Corralejo is one of the most-visited natural areas in Fuerteventura and boasts the largest sand dunes of the Canary Islands. With miles of near-white sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, huge dunes and a contrasting red and black volcanic landscape, it is real natural gem of the Canary Islands.
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Parque Natural de Corralejo
The Parque Natural de las Dunas de Corralejo is one of the most-visited natural areas in Fuerteventura and boasts the largest sand dunes of the Canary Islands. With miles of near-white sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, huge dunes and a contrasting red and black volcanic landscape, it is real natural gem of the Canary Islands.
A 15 kilometre-long stretch of wild and remote golden-sand beach. Cofete is the largest and one of the wildest beaches in the Canary Islands
Cofete playa
A 15 kilometre-long stretch of wild and remote golden-sand beach. Cofete is the largest and one of the wildest beaches in the Canary Islands
Ajuy is a small fishing village on the west coast of Fuerteventura, popular with locals at weekends and during the summer holidays. Its caves, old lime kilns, black beach, seafood restaurants and interesting geology also make it a popular day-trip for tourists.
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Ajuy Caves
Ajuy is a small fishing village on the west coast of Fuerteventura, popular with locals at weekends and during the summer holidays. Its caves, old lime kilns, black beach, seafood restaurants and interesting geology also make it a popular day-trip for tourists.
Tuineje, capital of the district of the same name, is in the southeastern part of the island of Fuerteventura. The marina of Gran Tarajal and its extensive stretch of coastline with beaches of volcanic sand are just a part of its attraction for tourists.
Tuineje village contains some places of interest, outstanding among which is the church of San Marcos, built in the 18th century
Tuineje
Tuineje, capital of the district of the same name, is in the southeastern part of the island of Fuerteventura. The marina of Gran Tarajal and its extensive stretch of coastline with beaches of volcanic sand are just a part of its attraction for tourists.
Tuineje village contains some places of interest, outstanding among which is the church of San Marcos, built in the 18th century
The history of el Cotillo dates back to the 17th century, when it was known as a fishing settlement based in the disembarkation area called “Puerto del Roque”. The Island Council of Fuerteventura established in that same area the so-called “Casa del Puerto del Tostón”, which became one of the ports of arrival of the trade route between Madeira and Fuerteventura. It wasn't until mid-20th century before it was generally known as “el Cotillo”. The village's port lost its commercial importance over time, and the sparsely populated town relied completely on fishery for their primary income. During the eighties, tourism became an economic alternative to fishery, and the population grew considerably.
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El Cotillo
The history of el Cotillo dates back to the 17th century, when it was known as a fishing settlement based in the disembarkation area called “Puerto del Roque”. The Island Council of Fuerteventura established in that same area the so-called “Casa del Puerto del Tostón”, which became one of the ports of arrival of the trade route between Madeira and Fuerteventura. It wasn't until mid-20th century before it was generally known as “el Cotillo”. The village's port lost its commercial importance over time, and the sparsely populated town relied completely on fishery for their primary income. During the eighties, tourism became an economic alternative to fishery, and the population grew considerably.
Playa de Ugán
genius loci
Aguas Verdes
Wonderful place for its peace and uniqueness
wind sports
Playa de Costa Calma
kite, windsurfing or relaxing at walking
Do you want to begin kite riding? Right place there.
Matas Bay Kite & Windsurfschool Costa Calma - Watersports Fuerteventura
s/n C. MestisayDo you want to begin kite riding? Right place there.
buen provecho, enjoy meal
Marabu at Esquinzo international flavours, and fine vine in an elegant wood beamed room or on a shaded terase. Top quality meal. My compliment to chefs.
Esquinzo
Marabu at Esquinzo international flavours, and fine vine in an elegant wood beamed room or on a shaded terase. Top quality meal. My compliment to chefs.
L'Aperipizza Costa Calma
Calle Punta PesebreItalian pizza no 1
Betancuria
Look for delicious traditional cuisine? Val Tarajal is good choice.
biology
Tropical theme park with the largest camel reserve in Europe. More than 3,000 animals of over 250 different species live here. The stay is made more attractive by a lemur feeding show and swimming with sea lions. The botanical garden has nearly 1,500 specimens of tropical and endemic vegetation.
21 locals recommend
La Lajita
Tropical theme park with the largest camel reserve in Europe. More than 3,000 animals of over 250 different species live here. The stay is made more attractive by a lemur feeding show and swimming with sea lions. The botanical garden has nearly 1,500 specimens of tropical and endemic vegetation.