Are you thinking of Fuerteventura for one of your next weekends to enjoy the beach, the sun and the stunning scenery?
A good idea. The island offers a variety of activities to suit everyone.
We’ve created 6 itineraries to spend 2 or 3 days in Fuerteventura according to your interests: beach, volcanoes, variety, fun with the kids…
All the best things to do on a long weekend in Fuerteventura!
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Long weekend in Fuerteventura: what you need to know
Is it worth visiting Fuerteventura in 2 or 3 days?
Flying time from major European capitals is 3 to 5 hours.
We think that 2 days are not worth the hours of flying.
However, with a 3-day long weekend, you have a little time to enjoy the island and some of its most magical scenery.
But that’s a long flight for a few days.
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How to get around during your 3 days
It really depends on what you want to see.
We think it’s best to rent a car to get the most out of the island, but you can also keep yourself busy by taking day trips from your hotel.
Don’t worry, driving in Fuerteventura is very easy. Read our article on this subject.
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.
Where to stay
The island is not very large, but quite long.
You’ll only be able to see a small part of it, depending on where you stay.
Our two favorite places with good restaurants, beautiful beaches and nice towns are:
- Morro Jable in 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
3 days in Corralejo, Fuerteventura North must-sees
Where to stay
- 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
We recommend..:
- Hotel Secret Bahia, for elegant luxury – see prices, photos and availability
- Hotel Boutique La Marquesina in the center of town – see prices, pictures and availability
- Island Hotel Fuerteventura, pur un aparthotel – view prices, pictures and availability
See our article on its best hotels – see availability directly
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.
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.
See more photos
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 and beaches
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!
3 days at Morro Jable, a must-see in South Fuerteventura
Where to stay
We recommend..:
- Hotel XQ Palacete, small hotel above the beach – see prices, photos and availability
- Hotel Buganvilla with its excellent spa – see prices, photos and availability
- 5-star Iberostar Palace Hotel – see prices, pictures and availability
See our article on its best hotels – see availability directly
Day 1 – 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 3 – 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, climb the viewpoint and enjoy the beach
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 3 – 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.
3 days in Fuerteventura without a car
Where to sleep?
Without a car, we recommend staying in Corralejo.
The city is very easy to explore on foot, and there are plenty of organized tours and activities.
We recommend..:
- Hotel Secret Bahia, for elegant luxury – see prices, photos and availability
- Hotel Boutique La Marquesina in the center of town – see prices, pictures and availability
- Island Hotel Fuerteventura, pur un aparthotel – view prices, pictures and availability
See our article on its best hotels – see availability directly
Itinerary
- Day 1 – Excursions to some of the island’s best-known sites – see program and availability
- Day 2 – Relax at the beach + or water park: enter faster with your ticket or Take a buggy safari – see program and availability – book now!
- Day 3 – Boat to Lobos Island – Book your boat HERE
Long weekend on the beach in Fuerteventura
Where to sleep?
We recommend Morro Jable with its easy beach access:
- Hotel XQ Palacete, small hotel above the beach – see prices, photos and availability
- Hotel Buganvilla with its excellent spa – see prices, photos and availability
- 5-star Iberostar Palace Hotel – see prices, pictures and availability
See our article on its best hotels – see availability directly
Playa de Matorral
All along the town of Morro Jable, you’ll find a very large sandy plaza. There’s plenty of room for everyone to enjoy!
But there are plenty of other beautiful beaches all around, if you want to change beaches every day (but you’ll need a vehicle) – See the best beaches around Morro Jable.
Romantic long weekend in Fuerteventura
Where to sleep?
If you want to take a long walk on the beach at sunset, stay at
- Morro Jable
See our article on its best hotels – see availability directly - or Costa Calma, also to the south, a quieter resort
See our article on its best hotels – see availability directly
Romantic activities
It depends on what’s romantic for you… the beach, hiking, exploring…
Our favorites in the south:
- Excursion to Cofete, some tours even include a sunset – See availability
- Sotavento de Jandia Lagoon
- Enjoy tapas, for example at Lo Nuestro
- The cliffs of La Pared
See our article on Morro Jable and Costa Calma must-sees.
All-inclusive long weekend in Fuerteventura
For an all-inclusive beach holiday in Fuerteventura, we recommend:
Hotel Iberostar Selection Fuerteventura Palace
We really appreciated its privileged location above a beautiful, quiet sandy beach in Morro Jable. It’s easy to relax by the sea and take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters.
The hotel’s large swimming pools are a real asset, offering areas ideal for relaxation and leisure. For those opting for the Star-Prestige level, the exclusive additional pool adds a touch of luxury and intimacy to the experience, given that the hotel is very large indeed.
Our spacious room was a haven of comfort and tranquility. We appreciated the generous space that allowed us to relax in full view of the sea.
- Two outdoor swimming pools open to all, one of which is long and curved.
- A pool reserved for Star-Prestige customers below the others, with its own all-you-can-eat bar.
- An indoor pool at the spa
- Easy access to the beach and its 3.6km walk in the sand possible (access slope).
Practical information
- Neighborhood: North of Morro Jable
- Price range: 5 stars
- Adults-only: no
- Facilities for children: access to all the games and swimming pools in the Iberostar complex.
- Other facilities: fitness room, spa, choice of bar, diving
- Parking: large free parking lot shared by the 3 Ibersotar hotels
- See our detailed review of our stay at this hotel
See photos, prices and availability – and book!
And for more ideas, see our article on the best all-inclusive hotels in Fuerteventura.
PLAN YOUR TRIP TO Fuerteventura
- Best of
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
Itineraries: 3 days – 4 days – 5 days – 1 week – 10 days
