A list of places to visit during your stay on Fuerteventura.
Puerto del Rosario is Fuerteventura’s Capital and largest town, housing its main port as well as the island’s commercial and administrative centres. The town was known as Puerto de Cabras (‘Goat’s Port’) until 1956, when officials decided that this factual … Continued
Gran Tarajal is Fuerteventura’s second biggest town (after the capital, Puerto del Rosario) and is located some 45km south of the airport. Its dark sand beach, laid back vibe and authentic Canarian flavour give it a very different feel to … Continued
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 … Continued
Just 2km offshore from Corralejo is the small island of Isla de Lobos. Literally translated as the island of Wolves, the term comes from the Spanish word for Mediterranean monk seals (sea wolves), which once inhabited the small island. Although … Continued
Vega de Rio Palmas is both a relatively lush and green valley and the name of a small village just 4km south of Betancuria. This picturesque area houses a small population, a rather special church and hosts the largest cultural … Continued
Nestled in the hills in the interior of the island is Betancuria, the old capital of the island and, for a time, capital of the Canary Islands. This quaint, picturesque colonial town offers a glimpse into Fuerteventura’s past before hotels … Continued
