Corralejo Dunes
A natural park of more than 2,600 hectares of white sand next to Corralejo's Grandes Playas. The sand doesn't come from the Sahara: it's crushed shells and marine remains. Late afternoon, with low light, is when it looks best.
Top attractions in Fuerteventura
What you can't miss in Fuerteventura, with photos and context.
Lobos Island
A volcanic islet of about 4.7 km², 15 minutes by boat from Corralejo, with La Concha beach, the Martiño lighthouse and La Caldera mountain (127 m). Landing requires a free permit from the island council.
Cofete and Villa Winter
A wild beach more than 10 km long at the foot of the Jandía massif, reached by a dirt track of about 20 km from Morro Jable. On the hillside stands the mysterious Villa Winter. Swimming is dangerous: strong currents and no lifeguards.
Calderón Hondo
A volcano near Lajares with a crater about 70 metres deep. A marked trail climbs through the lava field, and from the rim you can see the Corralejo Dunes, Lobos and Lanzarote.
Betancuria
The island's first capital, founded in the early 15th century in an inland valley. It keeps the church of Santa María, whitewashed houses and viewpoints over the Betancuria massif.
Ajuy Caves
A Natural Monument on the west coast with the oldest rocks in the Canary Islands: ocean-floor sediments more than 100 million years old. A short path from Ajuy's black-sand beach leads down to the caves.
Sotavento Beaches
Miles of sand and a tidal lagoon between Costa Calma and Risco del Paso. It's the windsurfing and kitesurfing mecca of the Canaries and, at low tide, one of the island's classic views.