This guide on what to see in Fuerteventura is an itinerary for a vacation lasting about 7 days and at the same time is also a travel story with the visits we made on the island, so everything will be told assuming you are staying in the Corralejo area, as we did.
If you are staying somewhere else, the list of things to see in Fuerteventura actually doesn’t change, you just need to pay attention to the corresponding travel times! 🙂
When relevant, I’ll add some tips whether you are visiting Fuerteventura in winter or traveling in summer.
Let’s go!
What to see in Fuerteventura – Day 1
The first day, as you can guess, will mostly be spent on the flight and reaching your accommodation. However, if you took an early morning flight, you may have a few hours left to start visiting Fuerteventura in the afternoon.
That was exactly our case: arriving in Fuerteventura around 11 AM, we reached Corralejo with the rental car, which in Fuerteventura is more of a requirement than a suggestion. If you don’t know where to rent one, take a look at the guide.
In an easy afternoon from Corralejo it may be worth visiting the Corralejo dunes and the city center towards sunset.
If you’re traveling in winter, it’s best to head to the dunes until the sun is still up or there is little wind, reaching them in 10 minutes by car and really visiting them based on inspiration, that is, driving along the main road and stopping at the spots that inspire you the most to walk on the dunes towards the sea or opposite inland side with the craters in the background.
Then save the visit to the center of Corralejo for sunset or the evening, either before or after dinner depending on your inspiration.
If you’re traveling in summer, it’s best to take a stroll along the seafront of Corralejo or the center during the midday hours (or in a shop or supermarket to stock up for your vacation), then head to the Corralejo dunes not before 4-5 PM if you don’t want to get sunburned on your first day.
Fuerteventura itinerary – Day 2
The second day, after a good sleep, can begin with a visit to Corralejo if you didn’t do it the day before, or by taking another tour of the dunes before it gets too hot, or one of the beaches that line them. 🙂
If it’s Thursday or Sunday, make sure to stop by the municipal market in Corralejo at the El Campanario shopping center: nothing unforgettable (we’ll see a more interesting one in the next days), but if you’re nearby, it might be worth checking out.
Next, it’s time to start driving some kilometers by car. If it’s winter and the day is sunny, head to Caleta de Fuste, where in the more sheltered areas of the bay you can lie down and sunbathe away from the wind.
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Caleta de Fuste is also a good area to stay, especially if you’re traveling in winter, I’ll talk about it more here.
In summer it might be worth stopping by Caleta de Fuste or one of the many beautiful beaches in Fuerteventura, as the wind is less annoying.
Day 3 in Fuerteventura
Hoping for a sunny day, it’s time for a visit to the south of Fuerteventura, leaving in the morning and reaching the beautiful Playa de Sotavento, in the Costa Calma area, in about 1.5 hours. If you’re not staying in Corralejo, it will definitely take you less time.
After spending a few hours in this paradise that changes with the tide, where we stayed until lunchtime (it was winter, if you’re traveling in summer, avoid the midday hours), we then moved another 20 minutes to Morro Jable, the southernmost village of the island.
A stroll through the center of Morro Jable will easily lead you to numerous small restaurants for a lunch with a sea view.
After eating, it’s worth taking a walk along the seafront of Morro Jable, or if the weather is good and you feel like it, staying a little longer on the immense beach in front, where especially near the large lighthouse, there is plenty of space.
The promenade of Morro Jable stretches for about 5 km, you could jump on the car a few minutes to reach the lighthouse and the little gardens with a statue made of bones of a real whale.
Morro Jable is another good area to stay if you don’t like Corralejo as a base to explore Fuerteventura.
On the return trip (which takes about 2 hours to get back to Corralejo), if you still have time, it’s worth stopping in some villages along the eastern coast of Fuerteventura.
To reach these small villages, just take the same road you used in the morning to head south on the island, then turn into these little valleys until you reach the village. Most of the roads are straight, so you wouldn’t even need a GPS.
These small villages, like Pozo Negro, are little gems absolutely worth seeing in Fuerteventura: away from any touristy vibe, they are traditional villages, with only a few houses and sometimes one or two family-run restaurants where you can eat paella or fish caught right there in front of you.
We had dinner right in Pozo Negro at this seaside restaurant, in front of a natural volcanic beach, then we continued our journey.
4th day – Inland Fuerteventura itinerary
On the fourth day, we decided to leave the coast behind and explore the inland area. Whether it’s summer or winter, bring a jacket or something, because at higher altitudes you may come across some clouds that will make you feel colder.
Starting again from Corralejo, we headed towards the village of La Oliva, where, if you happen to pass by on Tuesday between 10 AM and 2 PM, there is a traditional market for local products.
This market, called Mercado de Las Tradiciones, takes place near the Casa de Los Coroneles in La Oliva (link to the map). Inside, you’ll mainly find local food products, with notable mentions for the various goat cheeses of Fuerteventura at various stages of aging, which are really good and perfect for a snack or a packed lunch with sandwiches.
If you like donuts, don’t miss the huge fresh donuts for 1€: they are delicious and very satisfying!
Besides the market, which won’t take up much of your time due to its small size, take a walk around the center of La Oliva, which is very nice and quite different from anything you’ve seen along the coast in the previous days.
We then continued our journey to visit the Morro Velosa mirador and its statues. The mirador is undoubtedly one of the places to visit in Fuerteventura because it is located at one of the highest points on the island, and from its indoor bar, you can sit by a window while enjoying an inexpensive coffee (or a barraquito!) and see both coasts of the island.
After a coffee break at the mirador, continuing a few more kilometers along the same road, you reach Betancuria, the ancient capital of the island, now a simple little village that’s a bit greener than the others, where it’s worth walking and having a coffee if you have half an hour to spare. Nothing unmissable though; if you’re in a rush, you can skip this stop.
By now, it will probably be around 4-5 PM: a great time to head to the nearby village of Ajuy, on the west coast of Fuerteventura.
If it’s summer, it’s a good time to relax on the black volcanic sand beach. Just remember that because it’s black, it gets particularly hot during the middle of the day.
If it’s winter, it’s still a good time to admire the sunset from this coast. From the beach, there’s also an elevated path that takes you in a few minutes to see another bay where the Cuevas Negras caves are located.
Along the entire path, it’s worth staying to watch the power of the waves crashing against the rocks; the west coast is much more stormy compared to the east coast (which is why you shouldn’t wander too far from the shore if you go into the water!).
5th day in Fuerteventura – a bit of action
It’s time to add some excitement to this holiday! A quad or dune buggy ride is definitely one of the things to do on this island to see some of the more “desert-like” and natural areas of Fuerteventura, which are difficult to reach otherwise.
If you stay in Corralejo, like we did, you’ll find many quad or dunebuggy tours, which I explain in more detail here. To find them, you can often just walk around the center randomly.
If you stay in the south, for example in Morro Jable, you’ll find just as many tours that take you around the Jandia Peninsula, the southernmost point of Fuerteventura, designated as a natural park for its uniqueness.
On the fifth day, we did the dunebuggy tour in the morning, which I explain in more detail here. It’s always better to book the tour at least a day in advance, checking the weather and wind forecast for safety.
After seeing various craters, the village of El Cotillo, some villages along the northern coast like Majanicho, which look like the ones from Speedy Gonzales, we finally returned to Corralejo with the tour. In the afternoon we went back again to visit El Cotillo’s and Majanicho’s beach to relax.
If you want to be more eco-friendly, recently there have been tours on electric bike or segway tours around the island.
What to see on the 6th day in Fuerteventura
We have already covered the main attractions to see in Fuerteventura; depending on your preferences, you could spend the sixth day on a beach you particularly liked (here I list all the best ones), or finally explore some other hidden village or go on another guided tour!
If you’re in the north of the island, I recommend a visit to the nearby Isla de Lobos. You can reach it with ferries from various locations:
- From Corralejo, you can find tours like this one or this catamaran tour with paella and open bar (and free cancellation);
- If you want to reach the island with more adrenaline, there is also the option of a jet ski tour;
- Even from distant Morro Jable, if you’re staying in the south, you can find a ferry to Isla de Lobos at a great price considering the distance.
Always bring water and a hat for this kind of visit, and for those who enjoy it, also snorkeling masks.
If you’re in the south, you could visit the La Pared area, where the raised cliffs over the sea should offer a beautiful view, or reach Playa de Cofete, but only with an off-road vehicle or a guided tour due to the difficult road.
7th and final day – a tour!
What to see on the last day in Fuerteventura? Well… if you don’t have to spend it packing your bags, enjoy one last beach break or, alternatively, if before heading home you want to treat yourself and go on an organized tour, check out these options, bookable with free cancellation:
- The already mentioned dunebuggy tours;
- A day trip that takes you to the nearby island of Lanzarote to visit the Timanfaya volcanic park, an area that feels like another planet;
- A surf class on one of the best islands to practice it;
- The kayak tour with opportunities for snorkeling;
- Alternatively, a paddle surfing experience;
- Or, if you’re feeling lazier, a sailing boat tour or a pirate boat experience!
Finally…
Now that you know everything about what to see in Fuerteventura, also check out where it’s best to stay and how to get around the island!
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