How to get around Fuerteventura?

Given that the island has an average surface area of ​​around 100 kilometres in length, it is natural to wonder how to get around Fuerteventura .

If you want to explore the entire island independently of the days you have available, with complete freedom, renting a car is worth considering.

If renting a car is too boring on an island where freedom is the first sensation you feel as soon as you arrive at the airport, you can choose to rent:

• motorcycle or scooter
• camper or van
• bikes

Or simply use the buses on the island, but stick to the timetables and their limited routes in the main towns.

The same goes for taxis , as their prices are high if you have to travel long distances.

Conversely, if you already know the island and have identified your favorite location and don’t like traveling, you can cut the rental cost from your budget.

This applies to anyone who prefers to purchase a package at a hotel or resort, where transfers are already included in the price.

Tips for first-time visitors to the island

If you are visiting the island for the first time, you will surely have included in your travel planning, visits to the following locations:

• Corralejo
• El Cotillo
• Costa Calma
• Morro Jable
• Betancuria
• Caleta de Fuste
• Puerto del Rosario
• Antigua
• Gran Tarajal

All the locations listed above can be visited with an average stay of a week, in complete tranquility and relaxation, with a car, camper, motorbike or scooter.

You too can decide what your preferred means of transport will be and how to get around Fuerteventura.

Even if you stick to public transport for a whole week, it will significantly limit your travel options.

Most of the magical places to discover and explore in Fuerteventura are located in desert areas and often on dirt roads.

Below are the average “indicative” costs for a week’s rental:

• Car rental: on average €35/50 per day for a small car
• Scooter rental: on average €40 per day
• Motorcycle rental: starting from €70 per day for a medium-displacement motorcycle
• Van rental: prices starting from €50 per day
• Camper rental: prices starting from €90 per day

It is important to remember that, unlike other locations in Spain, in Fuerteventura you can rent a car even without a credit card .

To find the town or municipality where you can stay, you can consult the map of Fuerteventura to find the location and features best suited to your needs.

How long does it take to go around the whole island?

Those who don’t know the splendid Canary Island ask themselves: How long does it take to tour the whole of Fuerteventura?

The island has an area of ​​1,659.74 square kilometers and the journey from north to south takes about 2 and a half hours.

But this is simply if you leave from Corralejo and stop in Morro Jable , without making a stop in the most famous locations such as:

• El Cotillo
• Puerto del Rosario
• Caleta de Fuste
• Great Tarajal
• Costa Calma

And not only that, without stopping to explore the most beautiful and hidden beaches , museums, churches , volcanoes, caves, typical Canarian villages and enchanting natural places .

However, it’s important to carefully consider the type of car you rent, as there are many dirty roads leading to these breathtaking locations.

The island of a thousand faces and shades, in every corner offers a variety of landscapes, each different from the other.

While it’s true that the main roads are paved and smooth, and there’s plenty of signage, unpaved roads are typical of the island.

Fuerteventura’s nature enchants with its unique, unspoiled desert charm, and about 20 days would be enough to fall in love with this place.