If you have more than a week in Fuerteventura, you’re in for a treat! Beautiful beaches, small mountains, cliffs, and lots of sun!
We take you to the best sites and experiences on the island with our itineraries to visit Fuerteventura in 10 days or 2 weeks, with accommodation in the south or north.
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Visit Fuerteventura in 10 days – what you need to know
Is 10 days in Fuerteventura too long?
The island of Fuerteventura isn’t very big, but there’s still plenty to see, more than enough to keep you busy for 10 days to 2 weeks, especially if you include a few relaxing days on the beach.
It takes 1h40 to drive from Corralejo in the north to Morro Jable in the south.
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Route map
To help you find your way around, here’s a map of the regions covered by this route.
The order of the 10 days doesn’t really matter (apart from organizing north and south if you choose 2 accommodations).
Do you need a car?
With 10 days to spare, we strongly recommend renting a car for several reasons:
- to explore everything at your own pace
- to visit fascinating places off the beaten track
- to admire the sunrise or sunset, or at just the right moment…
OUR TIPS FOR RENTING A CAR IN Fuerteventura
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- A small car is all you need.
- But you can also choose a larger one if you wish, as the parking spaces are rather large.
- Demand is high, so book early.
Don’t worry, driving in Fuerteventura is very easy. Read our article on this subject.
Where to stay to explore Fuerteventura
Best cities to stay in
The island is not very large, but quite long.
To reduce travel time, it’s best to spend half the week in the north and half in the south. We highly recommend it.
But you can also choose a single location, with just a little more driving involved.
Here are our favorite places to stay, according to your criteria:
- Morro Jable to the south
with a very long sandy beach, an old town and access to the Cofete wilderness area
See our article on its best hotels – see availability directly - Corralejo to the north
with a wide choice of beaches, a water park, charm and easy access to the north and the island of Lobos
See our article on its best hotels – see availability directly
To find out more, see our article on where to go in Fuerteventura.
Our favorite hotels
And if you want more detailed suggestions, here are some of our favorite hotels on the island:
- INNSide Fuertenventura Hotel
in Costa Calma, a semi-boutique, our biggest favorite on the island, with a magnificent setting and excellent facilities
See prices, pictures and availability - Secrets Bahia Hotel
in Corralejo, with a superb swimming pool surrounded by greenery and magnificent views of the island of Lobos.
See prices, pictures and availability - Iberostar Palace Hotel
in Morro Jable, a complex with many activities and facilities.
See prices, pictures and availability - Hotel H10 Tindaya
at Costa Calma with small slides and dedicated activities, ideal for families
See prices, pictures and availability
See our article dedicated to the best hotels in Fuerteventura.
Day 1 – Excursion to Lobos Island
From Corralejo in the north of the island, it’s a 15-minute journey to the island of Lobos.
The island has scenery like we’ve never seen anywhere else, with many small cones of volcanic rock. Sometimes we felt like we were on another planet, and we love that.
You can spend the whole day on the island. There are no roads and only one car to collect the garbage. You can:
- spend some time on the beach at the foot of a volcano, with golden sands and beautiful waters
- walk around the island to discover its stunning scenery, including a feeding lagoon for migratory birds
- climb up to the lighthouse to admire the whole island
- swim in the shallow waters of the small fishing village
- or if you fancy a steeper hike, you can climb the volcano
And you can see more photos and info in our complete guide to visiting Lobos Island.
Day 2 – Mountains and caves on the west coast
Stop 1 – Puertito de los Molinos
Start with a short detour to the coast. We love it because Puertito de los Molinos is a beautiful, lovely place.
It has a lot to offer: a few white houses of a fishing village, a beautiful golden sandy beach, a colorful cliff, and rocks with natural pools.
Come at low tide to enjoy the large sandy beach and natural “pools”. Beware, however, that there are dangerous currents in the area.
And if the tide is really low (and you pay attention to the timetable), you can even discover large caves on the southern part of the beach.
Stop 2 – Mirador Corrales de Quize
In the center of Fuerteventura lies a volcanic mountain range with several viewpoints.
The land is very old. Fuerteventura first appeared 20 million years ago, and most of the land was formed 5 million years ago. As a result, the shapes have been smoothed by millions of years of erosion.
The earth is bare with shades of red, orange and brown. It’s fascinating to admire.
One of the best viewpoints is Mirador Corrales de Quize, with its giant statues.
Stop 3 – Betancuria
On this road, you can find the village of Betancuria.
Founded in 1404 by Jean de Béthencourt, it was the capital of the Canary Islands. And it remained the capital of Fuerteventura until 1834.
Here you’ll find charming historic buildings with white walls and beautiful brown-brick decor. These date back to the time when it was completely destroyed by the pirate Jaban in 1593.
In the center of town is St. Mary’s church and garden. It was rebuilt in 1691.
Find out more about Betancuria.
Stop 4 – Miradors and mountains
The road then continues to wind through the mountains, with several viewpoints:
- Mirador de Las Penitas
- Mirador Risco de las Penas
- Mirador Sicasumbre
Driving is easy enough, don’t worry(all our driving tips in this article).
Stop 5 – Ajuy Caves
One of our favorite places to visit in Fuerteventura is Ajuy with its caves. It’s the best attraction for geology fans like us.
You start your exploration on an old black sand beach.
Then walk along the cliff to see the million-year-old rock that used to be the ocean floor. You can see every detail of the seabed crust. Fascinating!
The walk along the cliff is pleasant, with beautiful rock shapes and magnificent views.
And at the end, you can descend (via a staircase) to giant sea caves with beautiful black stones. The size is very impressive.
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Day 3 – Dunes and the town of Corralejo
Stop 1 – Corralejo dunes
One of Fuerteventura’s main attractions is the Corralejo Dunes Park.
It’s a fascinating protected natural park with sand dunes right next to the beach.
Contrary to popular belief, sand does not come from the Sahara desert. It formed naturally on the island.
It’s a fascinating world of contrast with turquoise water, dark volcanic rock and golden/white sand.
More photos in our article on the Corralejo Dunes Natural Park.
Stop 2 – Corralejo seafront
The atmosphere in Corralejo is very pleasant indeed. We really enjoyed it. It’s one of our favorite places to stay in Fuerteventura(see our guide).
We recommend taking the time to stroll through the streets of the old town, discovering the church, the houses with their colorful doors and windows, and the many restaurants and cafés.
Then enjoy the seafront promenade, starting at the harbor with its fish sculptures, then discovering a few more statues and magnificent views over the town and the island of Lobos.
When visibility is good, you can also admire the island of Lanzarote and its volcanoes.
And take the time to stop off at one of the many blue benches. Relax, breathe and admire the colors and sparkle of the water!
Day 4 – Exploring El Cotillo
Explore the charming little town of El Cotillo with its lagoon beaches.
Find out all about the most beautiful places in our dedicated article.
But here are just a few of the stops we recommend:
Stop 1 – Playa de la Concha
El Cotillo’s first attraction is one of its northern beaches: Playa de La Concha. This is one of Fuerteventura’s best-known beaches.
It’s one of the beaches furthest from any building. We like its slightly wilder side, with shallow emerald waters.
Most of the time, the waters here are calm without large waves, thanks to the rocky reefs. It also offers great snorkeling opportunities.
Stop 2 – Playa de los Charcos
The other reason to visit the lighthouse is that you can find Playa de Los Charcos right next door.
Here the beach is wild, with only the lighthouse visible.
The rocks form giant pools with a watery bottom.
It’s an ideal place to walk with your feet in the water or play with children. To be visited at low tide.
See our list of the most beautiful natural pools in Fuerteventura.
Stop 3 – Castillo el Toston
To the south of the town, another must-see is the fortified tower known as Castillo El Toston.
Fuerteventura’s first fortifications date back to the 15th century.
Jean de Bétancourt built it in the early years of colonization to protect the port from pirate attacks. The present tower was built on the ruins of an earlier structure in the early 18th century.
The tower is built of stone from a nearby quarry. It is circular and equipped with a drawbridge. It could house 12 men.
Day 5 – Short beach break
Relax on one of the beautiful beaches of Corralejo or El Cotillo.
See our list of the best beaches in Corralejo.
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Day 6 – Culture day
Stop 1 – Las Salinas del Carmen
The salt marshes are another of our favorite spots on Fuerteventura. We love the colors and the history of the place.
The saltworks were founded in the 18th century and are still in operation today. Paludiers still produce salt using traditional methods.
The salt is rich and frothy. You’ll be able to buy a piece!
And don’t miss the whale skeleton next door.
Stop 2 – La Atalayita archaeological site
Next to the fishing village of Pozo Negro lies an ancient lava flow. And in the heart of this coulee, you can discover some of the primitive stone houses built by the island’s ancient inhabitants before the Norman conquest. The mix of geology and archaeology is excellent.
If you’re lucky enough to have the interpretation center open, you’ll be able to better understand the history of this place and its various elements.
But even if it’s closed, the site is still worth a visit.
Read more about it.
And you can drive to the end of the road to the tiny village of Pozo Negro, for a very quiet beach.
Stop 3 – Museo del Queso Majorero
We fell in love with this museum in the center of the island, and with the warm welcome we received. It’s much more than just an explanation of the cheese.
We really liked everything about this place:
- The restored mill
- The beautiful building typical of the Canary Islands
- Explanations of the island’s geology with videos
- All about goats and how they live on the island, with some interactive activities.
- The cheese-making and marketing section
- Views from the roof of the house
- The cactus garden, with magnificent specimens
- and last but not least, cheese tasting!
- see our article dedicated to the museum
Day 7 – Excursion to the Cofete cliffs
Being in Morro Jable, you’re at the gateway to one of the most famous and grandiose places to see on Fuerteventura: Cofete.
If you’re looking for a more wilderness adventure, this is an excellent option (unless you have back problems).
There’s only one unpaved road to get there, and the journey is long and bumpy.
But once you reach the west coast of the island, you have this magnificent view of the impressive cliffs created by the landslide.
And you can go down to the beach, when there are usually giant waves.
Access from Morro Jable:
- Unsurfaced road from Morro Jable
- We advise you to join a 4×4 tour: see program and availability – and make a reservation
- be careful, if you use a rental car, you may not be covered by insurance on this type of road.
Day 8 – Short beach break
Relax on one of the beautiful beaches of Morro Jable or Costa Calma.
See our list of the best beaches in Morro Jable.
See our list of the best beaches in Costa Calma.
Day 9 – Dolphins and the old town of Morro Jable
Stop 1 – Join a dolphin watching tour
We love the whale and dolphin watching tours. We had high hopes, and were lucky enough to see a species we’d never seen before: pilot whales (also called pilot whales, but which are dolphins).
A wonderful experience with the Fuerteventura landscape in the background.
Sightings are never guaranteed, but in this corner of Fuerteventura, the chances are excellent!
There are tours in catamarans, speedboats and more traditional boats.
We chose the more classic boat for its comfort and the ability to move around on board. We enjoyed it very much:
See program and availability – and book!
Access from Morro Jable:
- departure from Morro Jable port (south of the old town – 5-10 min drive or cab from hotels in town)
- transfer buses from hotels are included in the tour, if you don’t have a car
Find out more about dolphin watching in Fuerteventura.
Stop 2 – Explore the old town and climb to the viewpoint
Fuerteventura is not known for its cities. You won’t find the architectural charm of old Spanish towns on the continent.
But we really enjoyed discovering the heart of Morro Jable, with its narrow streets, trees and statues…
Be sure to climb up to the church to enjoy the view from the mirador. The sand dune that rises towards the hotels is clearly visible.
Day 10 – Jandia Lagoon and La Pared cliffs
Stop 1 – Jandia Lagoon
And of course, while in Costa Calma, you can’t miss Fuerteventura’s most famous beach(see our best-of). Especially its Risco del Paso section.
We really enjoyed the view from the mirador, where you realize just how unique it is with its shape and the lagoon that is created at low tide. It’s the picture postcard par excellence.
It stretches for several kilometers between Costa Calma and Morro Jable. At low tide, it’s gigantic and you won’t be short of space!
What’s more, it’s surrounded by sand-covered dunes and mountains, so the scenery seems to be from another planet.
More photos in our article dedicated to the lagoon.
Stop 2 – La Pared
La Pared is one of our other favorite spots on Fuerteventura. It’s often overlooked by tourists, but if you love grandiose cliff landscapes, don’t miss it. It’s one of our top secret spots on the island.
There are two parts:
Playa La Pared with its view of the cliffs, the waves crashing against them, the little step to climb up and the 360° views.
Playa del Viejo Reyes (pictured above): a popular beach for learning to surf, but above all the most beautiful cliffs on the island. We recommend descending at low tide to admire the different rock structures. Fascinating.
It is about 800m long.
2-week itinerary in Fuerteventura
To fill days 11 to 14, it depends on your preferences:
- visit places off the beaten track – see our list
- go hiking
- Fun at Corralejo’s Waterpark – Buy your tickets to get in line faster
- go shopping
- enjoy Fuerteventura’s most beautiful beaches – see our list
- in Corralejo, take a buggy ride – see program and availability – book now!
- in the south, take a buggy tour – see program and availability – book now!
- visit the Oasis wildlife zoo
- Learn to surf
- Take a ride on a pirate ship – See details and availability – and book!
PLAN YOUR TRIP TO Fuerteventura
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Most beautiful landscapes
Best things to do in Fuerteventura
Most beautiful beaches
Cities and villages
Natural pools
Boat tours
Secret places, off the beaten track
- Practical advice
25 tips for a successful trip to Fuerteventura
How to get around
How to rent a car in Fuerteventura
Driving tips
Best excursions
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