Guidebook for El Cotillo, La Oliva
Food Scene
The best fish in town (freshly caught each day by the family boat). Also excellent meat dishes and an authentic Canarian atmosphere.
53 locals recommend
La Marisma
s/n C. Santiago HierroThe best fish in town (freshly caught each day by the family boat). Also excellent meat dishes and an authentic Canarian atmosphere.
Meat lovers paradise. Arguably the best parilla (open charcoal grill) restaurant on Fuerteventura. Very popular with locals and visitors alike - book to avoid disappointment
78 locals recommend
El Horno
44 Carretera generalMeat lovers paradise. Arguably the best parilla (open charcoal grill) restaurant on Fuerteventura. Very popular with locals and visitors alike - book to avoid disappointment
Great place to watch the sunset. Coffee (best in town) and smoothies, juice bar, ice cream and cake, burgers, pizzas, Mexican, light meals. Family friendly.
Bar Cafetería Aguayre
N5 C. la CaletaGreat place to watch the sunset. Coffee (best in town) and smoothies, juice bar, ice cream and cake, burgers, pizzas, Mexican, light meals. Family friendly.
Large covered terrace by the ocean. Wide menu with an Italian slant. Very friendly staff.
8 locals recommend
Sottovento
Calle la PalmaLarge covered terrace by the ocean. Wide menu with an Italian slant. Very friendly staff.
New restaurant in the old village. Characterful surroundings (great roof terrace) and good food with a twist
20 locals recommend
El Callao Restaurante
6 Calle RequenaNew restaurant in the old village. Characterful surroundings (great roof terrace) and good food with a twist
Sightseeing
Beautiful Spanish colonial mansion, once seat of the military governors of Fuerteventura and now restored and open to the public
58 locals recommend
Casa de los Coroneles
28 C. los CoronelesBeautiful Spanish colonial mansion, once seat of the military governors of Fuerteventura and now restored and open to the public
If you want to experience what life was like on Fuerte before the first tourist jet landed, this open air museum is the place. Restored village homes . Craft workers. Camels. Donkeys.
23 locals recommend
Ecomuseo La Alcogida
If you want to experience what life was like on Fuerte before the first tourist jet landed, this open air museum is the place. Restored village homes . Craft workers. Camels. Donkeys.
Not just for fans of the author/poet, the furnished house museum gives a real insight into life in pre-tourist Fuerteventura. And free entry. (Note: open 9 - 13, Mon - Fri only)
19 locals recommend
Casa-Museo de Unamuno
11 C. Virgen del RosarioNot just for fans of the author/poet, the furnished house museum gives a real insight into life in pre-tourist Fuerteventura. And free entry. (Note: open 9 - 13, Mon - Fri only)
Lose yourself for a while in the 'mini Sahara' of the sand dunes just off the main FV-2 coastal route south of Corralejo.
96 locals recommend
Parque Natural de Corralejo
Lose yourself for a while in the 'mini Sahara' of the sand dunes just off the main FV-2 coastal route south of Corralejo.
The island's picture-perfect, flower-filled ancient caiptal, hidden in the central mountains. The cathedral, old buildings, beutiful palm groves and gardens and fine restaurants are a must-see.
189 locals recommend
Betancuria
The island's picture-perfect, flower-filled ancient caiptal, hidden in the central mountains. The cathedral, old buildings, beutiful palm groves and gardens and fine restaurants are a must-see.
One of Fuerteventura's prettiest villages with an Aztec-carved church and some very good eating places
21 locals recommend
Pájara
One of Fuerteventura's prettiest villages with an Aztec-carved church and some very good eating places
Part of the island 'red de museos' (museum route). Learn about the molinos and molinas that still dot the Fuerte landscape and played such an important part in island life.
7 locals recommend
Centro de Interpretacion de los Molinos
11 C. la CruzPart of the island 'red de museos' (museum route). Learn about the molinos and molinas that still dot the Fuerte landscape and played such an important part in island life.
A 40 minute stroll through the lagoons to the north willbring you to the island's most north-westerly point and its picturesque lighthouses. The old one now houses a fishery museum. Great viewpoint!
41 locals recommend
El Toston Lighthouse
A 40 minute stroll through the lagoons to the north willbring you to the island's most north-westerly point and its picturesque lighthouses. The old one now houses a fishery museum. Great viewpoint!
The best view on the island - atop the mountain above Betancuria. And better yet no mountaineering required - you can drive up. And enjoy a coffee as you take in the stupendous panorama.
18 locals recommend
Mirador Morro Velosa
Camino VelosaThe best view on the island - atop the mountain above Betancuria. And better yet no mountaineering required - you can drive up. And enjoy a coffee as you take in the stupendous panorama.
Into history and culture Worth taking the free guided walk (Tues- Sat at 10, 14 and 16) from the visitor centre. See the church and its frescoes, the Mena House Museum and more. And it's FREE!
La Ampuyenta
Into history and culture Worth taking the free guided walk (Tues- Sat at 10, 14 and 16) from the visitor centre. See the church and its frescoes, the Mena House Museum and more. And it's FREE!
Grandes Playas Corralejo
24 Av. Corralejo Grandes PlayasA mini Sahara of sand.