Would you like to visit Fuerteventura and are wondering where to go: Corralejo or Caleta de Fuste or Costa Calma or Morro Jable?
All 4 towns are of interest. We’ve stayed in all of them, and here are our reviews, with photos:
- Best location for exploring the island,
- The most beautiful beaches,
- Best hotels,
- Best activities and attractions,
- …
Choose your ideal holiday destination!
This opinion is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
Corralejo vs Caleta de Fuste vs Costa Calma vs Morro Jable: comparison summary
These four towns have everything you could possibly need: beaches, restaurants, easy access to attractions… You can’t go wrong with any of them.
Our 2 favorites are Morro Jable and Corralejo.
However, if you have very specific requirements, here’s a summary of our advice:
- charm: Corralejo
- restaurants and atmosphere: Corralejo and Morro Jable
- easiest to explore the island by car: Caleta de Fuste (more central)
- car-free: Corralejo
- romantic couples: Corralejo (many adults-only hotels)
- for city beaches: Morro Jable
- with young children: Caleta de Fuste
- with teenagers in need of entertainment: Corralejo
- for nightlife: Corralejo
- for water sports: Costa Calma
If you already know which city you’d like to stay in, scroll down to our section on the best hotels in each city, or choose for yourself:
See top rated accommodations in Corralejo
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See top rated accommodations in Caletad de Fuste
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See top-rated accommodations in Costa Calma
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See top-rated accommodations in Morro Jable
Best location for exploring the island
Where are they located?
The island of Fuerteventura isn’t very big, but it’s long.
Even if you stay in one city, you can easily explore the others. Main roads connect them. It’s very easy to drive.
From Morro Jable, in the far south, to Corralejo on the north coast, it’s a 1h40-minute drive on the expressway.
Distance from airport :
- FUE airport in Corralejo = 30min
- FUE airport in Caleta de Fuste = 10min
- FUE airport in Costa Calma = 1h
- FUE airport in Moror Jable = 1h15
If you rent a car
If you rent a car, Caleta de Fuste is the most central. This balances out your daily driving times.
But if you’re staying longer than a week in Fuerteventura, we recommend you choose 2 hotels: half the time in Morro Jable and the other half in Corralejo, to soak up the atmosphere of these two very pleasant towns.
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.
If you don’t want to rent a car
For day trips:
Most tours are reserved either for those staying in the north (Corralejo or Caleta de Fuste) or those in the south (Morro Jable or Costa Calma).
Some of my favorites are:
- Dolphin watching boat tour from the south – our favourite: See programme and availability – and book!
- Ferry to the northern island of Lobos: Book your boat HERE
- Panoramic tours from the north: See program and availability or from the south: See program and availability
See our article on the best excursions in Fuerteventura.
Cities with the best beaches
Corralejo beaches
Corralejo has a wide variety of beaches:
- Small beaches in towns like Playa de Los Verilitos
- The small lagoon of Playa Viejo Corralejo
- Long beaches with waves around the dunes like Playa del Pozo
- Popcorn beaches, not for sunbathing but for being surprised
- Access to the island of Lobos with its beaches and natural pools
See our article on Corralejo’s most beautiful beaches
Caleta de Fuste beaches
Caleta de Fuste has two beaches:
- Playa del Castillo, wide and gently sloping
- Playa de la Guirra, in front of the Sheraton and Elba hotels, narrower but also with a gentle slope.
On the other hand, the surrounding coast doesn’t offer the magnificent beaches of the other towns.
Costa Calma beaches
In the town itself, you’ll find the long beach of Costa Calma, ideal for a sunrise walk, as well as two beautiful coves: Playa Esmeralda and Playa Esmeralda Norte.
And nearby you’ll find some of Fuerteventura’s most beautiful beaches, such as the Sotavento de Jandia lagoon, or playa Tierra Dorada…
See our article on Costa Calma’s most beautiful beaches
Morro Jable beaches
In the town of Morro Jable you have the very long Playa del Matorral. It has 3 sections: near the old town where it is narrower with a large dune, around the lighthouse where it is very wide with sand as far as the eye can see, and to the north, where it is next to Ibersotar hotels.
But nearby you’ll find some of Fuerteventura’s most beautiful beaches, such as the Sotavento de Jandia lagoon, or playa Tierra Dorada…
See our article on Morro Jable’s most beautiful beaches
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What to do: activities and attractions in these towns
What to do in Corralejo
- Enjoy the beaches
- Enjoy the many restaurants
- Take the boat to discover the beautiful island of Lobos – book your ticket
- Fun at the island’s only water park: Acua – save time, book your ticket
- Explore the sand dunes in a buggy – see availability and make a reservation
- …
See our article on the best things to do in Corralejo.
Best things to do in Caleta de Fuste
- Enjoy the beach
- Walk along the seafront promenade with the tower and old lime kilns.
- Discover the “secret” natural pool at low tide
- Visit the salt marshes of Salinas de Carmen
- Take a first dive – see program and availability – and book!
- Explore the whole island because your location is so central
See our article on the best things to do in Caleta de Fuste.
Best things to do in Costa Calma
- If you’re staying at Costa Calma, we recommend renting a car to discover the Sotanveto lagoon, the La Pared cliffs, the beaches around…
- You can also take a dolphin-watching boat trip from Morro Jable – see availability on our preferred tour.
- Discover Cofete’s wild coastline with a 4×4 – book now
- Learn to windsurf
- …
See our article on the best things to do in Costa Calma.
Best things to do in Morro Jable
- Take a very long walk with your feet in the sand and water
- Enjoy the seafront promenade with its sculptures
- Dolphin-watching boat trip – see availability on our preferred tour
- Taste good tapas
- Discover Cofete’s wild coastline with a 4×4 – book now
- …
See our article on the best things to do in Morro Jable
CHOOSING A HOTEL IN Fuerteventura
Choosing where to stay:
Select by hotel type:
- 5-star hotels
- Best boutique-hotels
- Best adults-only hotels
- Best all-inclusive hotels
- Best hotels for families
- Best resorts (quiet or lively)
Our favorite: Hotel INNSide – See prices, photos and availability
Select by city:
Best experience: atmosphere, food scene, crowds
Atmosphere in Corralejo
We love Corralejo. The city isn’t too scattered, so it’s easy to walk everywhere and enjoy the whole town. And we think it has more charm than other resort towns.
It is rich in bars and restaurants with plenty of variety. And there are plenty of restaurants along the waterfront to enjoy the view.
And there are several shopping malls for those who love shopping. El Campanario is the prettiest, with its colorful buildings…
Atmosphere in Caleta de Fuste
Caleta also has a lively life, but we find it less charming. It’s a purely tourist town, with lots of international bars and restaurants.
Every evening, you’ll find a venue with live music.
Among our favorites:
- Restaurant 15 Fuerteventura, with a smaller menu and more sophisticated work.
- Bar Oliver with its tapas and cocktails. We loved the rooftop.
Atmosphere at Costa Calma
Costa Calma is much quieter. It’s all about tourism, with large hotel complexes.
The choice of restaurants is more limited, and you won’t find them right on the beach.
Atmosphere in Morro Jable
In Morro Jable, you’ll also find the atmosphere and charm of the old town. We really enjoyed it.
On the other hand, the city is very long, and if you’re staying at the other end, it’s harder to enjoy it.
Morro Jable is also rich in restaurants. This is where we had our best meals.
Bet our favorite restaurants:
- Salvaje with a cool atmosphere, wood, and its famous bread
- Lo Nuestro with its beautiful views and textures
HAVE FUN WITH THESE activities
- Dolphin watching
- Boat to Lobos Island
- Buggy tour
- But also; surfing lessons, 4WD tour in Cofete, windsurfing, scuba diving…
Best hotel offer in these cities
Overall, we find that:
- Morro Jable has the most diverse offering
- Corralejo has the best offer for adults only
- Costa Calma has our favorite hotel: Hotel INNSide
- Caleta de Fuste has the best complex around the beach, with several hotels and a huge shared spa: Barcelo.
Hotels in Corralejo
We recommend..:
- Boutique-Hotel: La Marquesina, in the heart of the old town
See photos, prices and availability - 5-star: Secrets Bahia Hotel, east of town with coral beach
See photos, prices and availability - Family: Barcelo Corralejo Sands with easy access to the whole town
See photos, prices and availability - Aparthotel Island Home, a little further from the beach, but very practical
See photos, prices and availability
See our article on the best hotels in Corralejo
Hotels in Caleta de Fuste
We recommend..:
- 5-star: Hotel Elba Palace, for golf lovers
See photos, prices and availability - Family: Barcelo Royal Family Hotel
See photos, prices and availability - Adults-only: Hotel Barcelo Royal adults-only
See photos, prices and availability - Boutique-Hotel: La Casita, adorable little 2-star hotel
See photos, prices and availability
See our article on the best hotels in Caleta de Fuste.
Hotels in Costa Calma
We recommend..:
- Boutique-Hotel: Hotel INNSide, our favorite in Fuerteventura
See photos, prices and availability - 5-star: there aren’t any
- Family: Hotel H10 Tindaya with pirate ship in the pool
See photos, prices and availability - In the center of town: Hotel Bahia Calma Beach, near the main beach
See photos, prices and availability
See our article on the best hotels in Costa Calma.
Hotels in Morro Jable
We recommend..:
- Boutique-Hotel: Hotel XQ Palacete, just above the beach
See photos, prices and availability - 5-star: Hotel Iberostar Palace, a large, fully serviced resort
See photos, prices and availability - Family: Hotel Playa Gaviotas with plenty of activities for all ages
See photos, prices and availability
See our article on the best hotels in Morro Jable.
And why not Puerto del Rosario?
Puerto del Rosario is the capital of Fuerteventura.
It’s not a very touristy town. There aren’t even many hotels.
You’ll find mainly apartment rentals.
We love the city. It has a pretty church, lots of sculptures, a sandy beach in town and a wilder beach to the south.
And it’s central enough to explore the whole island.
But you won’t find the vacation atmosphere of other cities.
See our article on what to do in Puerto del Rosario.
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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