Antigua

Antigua is the name of both a small town in central Fuerteventura and its surrounding municipality. As the home of the Ayuntamiento (local council), it is the administrative centre for the large coastal resort of Caleta de Fuste, though you … Continued

Pájara

Pájara is both the name of the southernmost municipality in Fuerteventura and the small inland town that is its administrative centre. The municipality is the largest in the Canary Islands, boasts the longest municipal coastline in Spain (150km) and has … Continued

La Oliva

La Oliva is both the name of the northern-most municipality and a small town within it. As the centre of administration and seat of the local council (Ayuntamiento), La Oliva is the equivalent of an English “County Town”. The La … Continued

Puerto del Rosario

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

Cofete

A 15 kilometre-long stretch of wild and remote golden-sand beach, accessed by a single dirt track with barely a building in sight. Cofete is the largest and one of the wildest beaches in the Canary Islands and in my opinion, … Continued

Gran Tarajal

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

La Pared

La Pared is situated on the wild, rugged and windswept western side of the Jandia Peninsula’s isthmus in Southern Fuerteventura. Though the narrow strip of land that separates Costa Calma from La Pared measures just 5km across (the narrowest point … Continued

Ajuy

Ajuy is a small fishing village on the west coast of Fuerteventura, popular with locals at weekends and during the summer holidays. Its caves, old lime kilns, black beach, seafood restaurants and interesting geology also make it a popular day-trip … Continued

Isla de Lobos

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

Betancuria

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