What to do at Fuerteventura

Many people wonder what to do at Fuerteventura, the oldest island of the Canary Islands?

Without knowing that the island with spectacular landscapes, unique in the entire Canary archipelago, offers many things to do without ever getting bored.

White sand beaches and black volcanic ones, with a thousand shades of ocean colors, from blue to turquoise to emerald, fascinate everyone.

In many towns of Fuerteventura time seems to have stopped and the wild and uncontaminated nature is intertwined with its rich history and centuries-old tradition.

Life on this magical island flows at a slow pace, so much so that you can savor every single moment and fall more in love with every corner of paradise every day.

There are endless things to do in Fuerteventura, the most beautiful island of the Canary Islands , and all that remains is to experience it fully without limits.

The island of a thousand possibilities, without prejudice, of the simplicity of living in close contact with nature and everything else becomes superfluous, leaves everyone breathless.

 

The best things to do in Fuerteventura, a unique experience

Fuerteventura is one of the best tourist destinations in the Canary Islands , as it has little treasures hidden in every corner.

It would be impossible not to set off to discover the island, exploring its most beautiful beaches, capable of capturing the gaze and the soul.

If you don’t know what to do in Fuerteventura , we give you a little travel experience that will leave you breathless.

Quad tour on the Corralejo Dunes 

A quad tour on the Corralejo Dunes crossing a mix of spectacular, contrasting landscapes is ideal for lovers of adrenaline, wind and wild landscapes.

A true earthly paradise, where along the way you encounter volcanoes, mountains, spectacular dunes and above a sky colored by the sails of surfers.

Quad bike rental in Fuerteventura allows you to explore this wild island with extraordinary natural beauty in the most adventurous way.

You can reach hidden spots, remote beaches, and breathtaking landscapes that might not be easily accessible with a traditional vehicle.

The Corralejo Dunes by quad are a unique experience, where you can admire the immensity of the ocean and a coastline covered with sand created by the erosion of marine shells.

Visit the fishing village of El Cotillo and its breathtaking beaches

One of the best things to do in Fuerteventura is to visit the small fishing village of El Cotillo and its breathtaking beaches, the most beautiful in the north of the island.

Escalera beach, reachable on foot via a long staircase, intimate and surrounded by wonderful dark rocks, is the one that offers the most suggestive views.

The beaches of El Cotillo are the ideal place for both water sports lovers and for relaxing, admiring the most beautiful sunsets in Fuerteventura.

Near the beach, the trail to the Barranco de los Encantados starts , a geological heritage that was once the seabed raised by volcanic activity.

A dip in the spectacular El Cotillo Beach & Lagoons, where the magnificent black colours of the rock contrast with the white sand and turquoise water.

Surfing and kitesurfing at Playa de Sotavento

This experience is pure adrenaline, riding the ocean waves immersed in the postcard landscapes of this Caribbean beach shaped by the tides.

Sotavento beach is known worldwide not only for its extraordinary beauty, but also as the venue for the Windsurfing World Championships.

At low tide, this beach creates a spectacular strip of sand, creating a unique landscape that seems to be on another planet.

Choosing a boat rental in Fuerteventura

To visit the splendid island of Lobos and its Park, declared a Natural Reserve, where you will be enchanted by an extraordinary beauty.

Exploring the secret places of Fuerteventura , often difficult to reach by land, aboard a rental boat is one of the best experiences to have in Fuerteventura.

Its Natural Park includes precious habitats, approximately 142 species of plants and birds and the island’s seabed is an underwater reserve area.

A buggy excursion 

A buggy excursion on Cofete beach in one of the most precious treasures of the island of Fuerteventura is simply an unforgettable experience.

The chain of mountains that seem to have been sculpted by hand, which drops sharply until it meets the beach, offers an enchanting and limitless panorama.

The island of Fuerteventura is this, capable of capturing the soul of anyone, arousing emotions that leave indelible traces in the heart.

A visit to Oasis Park, for the entertainment of the little ones

And if during an itinerary in Fuerteventura we ask ourselves where to go with children, Oasis Park in Lajita, in the south of the island is the best solution.

Fuerteventura Zoo is a journey into nature where silence, harmony and limitless beauty are perfectly intertwined, a place where you can have fun while respecting the environment.

The unforgettable experiences of Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura are:

• Walking with camels, choosing the route
• An exciting journey into the forest of Madagascar with lemurs
• Dive into the wonderful world of sea lions
• A Close Encounter with Giraffes, the True Beauty of the African Savannah
• Observe how to take care of elephants
• Botanical experience of native plants, these botanical treasures that the seemingly deserted island of Fuerteventura holds
• Observe the impressive free flight of incredible birds of prey around the world

Trekking to Pico de la Zarza, Faro de Entallada and Volcano Calderon

For those who don’t want to give up sports even on holiday and for those who love long walks in contact with nature, trekking in Fuerteventura is the best choice.

The island offers an infinite number of routes immersed in fascinating landscapes, along which you can admire desert valleys, centuries-old volcanoes, cliffs, beaches and suggestive villages.

There are always signs along the path, so it is impossible to get lost along the many trekking routes on this wonderful island.

Pico de la Zarza, Faro de Entallada, volcano Calderón are the unmissable trekking routes during a holiday in Fuerteventura, unique corners of paradise.

Surfing at La Pared

The island where the trade winds are always present offers unique emotions to lovers of water sports, which multiply after a day of surfing at La Pared.

The effort required to get there is absolutely rewarded once the wild Playa de la Pared stretches out majestically before your eyes.

Surrounded by rocky structures that act as a backdrop to surfers riding the waves of the wild ocean, this beach offers breathtaking views, especially at sunset.

Observe the spectacle of the starry sky at Mirador de Sicasumbre

An unmissable stop would be to observe the spectacle of the starry sky at Mirador de Sicasumbre , one of the natural sites of Fuerteventura.

There is no better place in Fuerteventura, recognized as a Starlight Reserve, to observe the magical scenery of the sky and the beauty of silence and inner peace.

Thanks to the contaminated nature, the non-existent light pollution, Fuerteventura is an observation point of starry skies impossible to see in all of Europe.

Snorkeling day in Morro Jable

Immersed in the wonderful volcanic scenery, breathtaking beaches and indelible scents that the wind brings with it, a day of snorkelling in Morro Jable  is the best experience.

Dolphins, turtles, seahorses, octopuses, cuttlefish, sea urchins, crabs and sponges are extraordinary travel companions when snorkeling in Fuerteventura.

The marine fauna of Fuerteventura boasts a variety of ecosystems and a wealth of marine species that populate its wonderful seabeds.

The fauna of the Atlantic surrounding Fuerteventura is very varied and rich, with several dangerous marine species .

The waters of Fuerteventura are home to a vast world of underwater life and this great biodiversity is undoubtedly one of the island’s most precious treasures.

The marine fauna that lives in this mixture of cold tropical waters offers every visitor a unique snorkelling experience on Lobos Island.

Some of the various activities that can be done are:

• Catamaran excursion and snorkeling to the whales, dolphins and sea turtles
• Pirate ship excursion, observing the rich marine fauna of the island
• Glass bottom boat excursion, where during the journey you can admire the wonderful marine fauna of the coast of Fuerteventura

Visit Betancuria and Antigua for a dive into Majorera history and culture

Visit Betancuria and Antigua in the interior of Fuerteventura to learn about the history, culture, centuries-old tradition and local gastronomy of Fuerteventura.

To visit Betancuria an hour is more than enough, the aspect that will make you waste time is the road to get there, tortuous but with a breathtaking view.

A walk through the center of Betancuria, the old capital of Fuerteventura and its Rural Park, allows you to understand the roots of the island.

Antigua, the ancient village of windmills and the oldest in Fuerteventura, is worth visiting and being enchanted.

Old farmhouses, typical Canarian-style houses with a single floor, bare or white stone walls, tell the story of the Canarians’ strong bond with tradition.

The still functioning windmills, which produce roasted corn, characterize the relaxing and fascinating landscape of Antigua.

It is impossible to explore the island and not taste its exquisite local products , where you can notice a mix of different cultures, flavours and traditions.

The traditional cuisine of Fuerteventura conquers with its simple and poor, but genuine and very tasty flavours, with fresh products from the sea and the land.

Mojo, gofio , fish specialties, goat stew, fried goat cheese, are all delicious dishes to enjoy in Fuerteventura.