Corralejo or Caleta de Fuste or Costa Calma or Morro Jable?

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!

Corralejo or Caleta de Fuste or Morro Jable or Costa Calma

This opinion is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.

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Corralejo vs Caleta de Fuste vs Costa Calma vs Morro Jable: comparison summary

Best location for exploring the island

Cities with the best beaches

What to do: activities and attractions in these towns

Best experience: atmosphere, food scene, crowds

Best hotel offer in these cities

And why not Puerto del Rosario?

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

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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.
There’s a lot of demand and it’s an island, so book early.

See available cars ->

Read our tips

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:

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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

North of Fuerteventura

Boat to Lobos Island
Buggy tour
Acua waterpark
Surfing lessons

South of Fuertenventura

Dolphin watching boat tour
Buggy tour
4WD tour in Cofete
Surfing lessons

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.