Where to stay in Fuerteventura to make the most of the island? Which city to choose? North or south?
Here’s our guide comparing the best places to stay in Fuerteventura:
- Map with towns to stay in,
- The advantages and disadvantages of each,
- The best hotels to stay in Fuerteventura, from resorts to boutique hotels,
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This opinion is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
Where to stay in Fuerteventura in 2024 – map and summary
Map of towns to stay in Fuerteventura
Most of the towns to stay in are on the east coast. To help you find all the places we mention in this article, here’s a map:
The 4 main seaside resorts
If you don’t want to read the whole article, here’s what you need to know.
The widest choice of accommodation and restaurants can be found in 4 main seaside resorts:
- Morro Jable
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
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
- Caleta de Fuste
central on the east coast, with a gently sloping beach ideal for young children, but less charm
See our article on its best hotels – see availability directly - Costa Calma
for a quieter stay on a beautiful beach, and for those who love board sports
See our article on its best hotels – see availability directly
Where to stay in Fuerteventura without a car
In the 2 main tourist towns where you’ll find beaches, activities, plenty of restaurants and excursions.
We prefer the Morro Jable beaches, but Corralejo is easier to explore because it’s not so long.
Where to stay in Fuerteventura to explore the whole island
The island is quite long. From Corralejo to Morro Jable, take the fast road for 1h30.
To balance your travel times, choosing a central location makes more sense.
The town of Caleta de Fuste.
But it’s a purely tourist town. If you really want to immerse yourself in the island, we recommend spending half your stay in Morro Jable and the other half in Corralejo.
Where to stay in Fuerteventura with young children
With young children, you’re probably looking for a lagoon-like beach with a gentle slope and lots of sand.
In this case, we recommend:
Caleta de Fuste for large resorts with activities.
El Cotillo, for a quieter, more authentic village.
Where to stay in Fuerteventura for the best beaches
This is a much debated question, as tastes on the beach vary greatly.
If you like easy access to a very long beach where you can walk with your feet in the water and sand, we recommend Morro Jable.
Where to stay in Fuerteventura for couples (romantic)
Again, it depends on what you like. Some couples prefer to bask in the sun, while others prefer adventure. It also depends on the hotel…
Other frequently asked questions
Where to stay in Fuerteventura for surfing
Mostly Corralejo, but it all depends on your level.
Where to stay in Fuerteventura for nightlife
Corralejo seems to be the liveliest in the evening.
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 sleep in Fuerteventura in 2024: best hotels
You can also choose where to stay in Fuerteventura, depending on your hotel preferences. Here are our favorites, based on our experiences:
Here are 3 of our favorites:
INNSide Fuertenventura Hotel
in Costa Calma, a semi-boutique, our biggest favorite on the island, with a magnificent decor and great facilities.
See prices, pictures and availability
Secrets Bahia Hotel
5-star hotel in Corralejo, with a superb swimming pool surrounded by greenery and magnificent views of the island of Lobos.
See prices, pictures and availability
Barcelo Corralejo Sands Hotel
all-inclusive for families in Corralejo,
See prices, pictures and availability
But you can find our complete, independent selections after visiting them anonymously:
- Best boutique hotels in Fuerteventura
- Best 5-star hotels
- Best adults-only hotels
- Best hotels for families
- Best all-inclusive hotels
City 1 – Corralejo
Why stay in Corralejo
This is one of the best places to stay in Fuerteventura! The hotel offer is excellent, with a wide variety of options: boutique hotels, apartments, villas with swimming pools, all-inclusive resorts…
You also have access to beautiful beaches, the island of Lobos, numerous restaurants and plenty of activities. And, if you’ve got kids, Corralejo is the only place in Fuerteventura with a water park.
Beach types
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 Lobos Island with its beaches and natural pools
See our article on Corralejo’s most beautiful beaches.
What to do in Corralejo
- Enjoy the beaches
- Enjoy the many restaurants
- Take a boat to discover the magnificent island of Lobos
- Have fun at the island’s only water park: Acua – save time, book your ticket
- Explore the sand dunes
- …
See our article on attractions in Corralejo.
Where to stay in Corralejo – Hotels
Among our favorites:
- 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
City 2 – Morro Jable
Why stay in Morro Jable
Morro Jable is the ideal place for those looking for a very long sandy beach, but with an interesting gastronomic and nightlife scene. It’s an ideal place to explore the south of Fuerteventura.
We really liked its atmosphere.
But beware, the city is very long and some hotels are not close to the old center.
Beach types
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
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 in a 4WD – book now
- …
See our article on attractions in Morro Jable
Where to stay in Morro Jable – Hotels
- Boutique-Hotel : Hotel XP 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.
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Town 3 – Costa Calma
Why stay at Costa Calma
Costa Calma is the ideal place to stay for those in search of beautiful beaches and peace and quiet. It’s a place almost entirely dedicated to tourists, but it’s still very quiet.
This is also the place to be for water sports enthusiasts, especially windsurfers.
Beach types
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
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 in a 4WD – book now
- Learn to windsurf
- …
See our article on attractions in Costa Calma.
Where to stay in Costa Calma – Hotels
- 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.
Town 4 – Caleta de Fuste
Why stay in Playa Blanca
Caleta has two main advantages:
- It’s quite centrally located, which means you can drive less on average if you want to explore the whole island.
- The beach is quite calm and gently sloping. It’s ideal for families with young children.
On the other hand, it’s close to the airport (so you can often hear planes going by) and we find it less charming than Corralejo or Morro Jable.
Beach types
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 other towns.
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 attractions in Caleta de Fuste.
Where to stay in Caleta de Fuste – Hotels
- 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.
HAVE FUN WITH THESE activities
- Dolphin watching
- Boat to Lobos Island
- Buggy tour
- But also; surfing lessons, 4WD tour in Cofete, windsurfing, scuba diving…
Town 5 – El Cotillo
Why stay at El Cotillo
If you’re looking for a quieter place with nice beaches and mainly apartment rentals (no big hotels), El Cotillo is a good option.
Beach types
You’ll find lagoon beaches like Playa de la Concha and more active beaches ideal for surfing like Playa Piedra.
What to do in El Cotillo
- Enjoy the peace and quiet
- Enjoy the city’s charm
- Relaxing on the beach
- Snorkeling
- Admire the view from the fortified tower
- Visit the lighthouse
- Explore the island of Fuerteventura, the wilder west coast
See our article on attractions in El Cotillo.
Where to stay in El Cotillo – Hotels
- Aparthotel: LACAS Apartments Cotillo
See photos, prices and availability - 5-star: there are no
- Store: Apartamentos Juan Benítez
See photos, prices and availability - And lots of apartments...See top rated accommodations in El Cotillo
Town 6 – Las Playitas
Why stay at Las Playitas
If you like sports, Las Playitas is the place for you. It’s all about that. You’ll find an Olympic-size swimming pool, sports fields, gyms, climbing wall, boxing gym…
Beach types
Las Playitas beach is made of black sand. It is quite long and wide.
What to do in Las Playitas
- Enjoy the beach
- Take a tour of the small fishing village
- Take advantage of all the sports facilities
- Play mini-golf or golf
- Hike the surrounding cliffs
- Dolphin-watching at Morro Jable (bus pick-up possible) – see availability on our preferred tour
- …
Where to sleep in Las Playitas – Hotels
- Aparthotel Playitas – sports resort
See photos, prices and availability - Hotel Playitas – sports resort
See photos, prices and availability - And apartments...See top rated accommodations
City 7 – Puerto del Rosario
Why stay in Puerto del Rosario
It’s not really a tourist town. But it has its charm.
If you want to see how the locals live, enjoy a pretty sandy beach and avoid the tourists, this is a good option.
Beach types
There are two beaches: Playa Chica, with its golden sand right in the center of town, and Playa Blanca, with its sandy mix, which is longer and wilder.
Best things to do in Puerto del Rosario
- Explore the entire center to admire all the sculptures
- Visit the church
- Visit the Miguel de Unamuno Museum
- Enjoy the beaches
- Admire the murals
See our article on attractions in Puerto del Rosario.
Where to sleep in Puerto del Rosario – Hotels
- More rentals than hotels
- Hotel at the end of Playa Blanca: Hotel El Mirador de Fuerteventura
See photos, prices and availability - And apartments...See top rated accommodations
City 8 – La Pared
Why stay at La Pared
Because the scenery is magnificent!
Please note that this is a very quiet little village, without many stores.
But here the waves crash against the cliffs, and we could admire this spectacle for hours!
Beach types
Playa del Viejo Reyes, one of Fuerteventura’s most beautiful beaches in our opinion. We love its magnificent cliffs sculpted by nature. It’s also a popular beach for surfers.
And La Pared beach, a mix of sand and black rocks, where natural pools can be seen at low tide.
What to do in La Pared
- Explore the cliffs
- walk along Paya del Viejo Reyes at low tide
- admire the spectacle of the waves at high tide
- surfing
Where to sleep in La Pared – Hotels
- Hotel La Pared by Playitas
See photos, prices and availability - And apartments...See top rated accommodations
Town 9 – Lajita
Why stay at La Lajita
Lajita is famous for its Oasis Park (zoo and botanical garden). But we really liked the village, which few people go to see. The church is charming and the atmosphere relaxing.
What’s more, its location is excellent for visiting much of the island and seeing some of the most beautiful scenery.
Beach types
Rather long beach with a mixture of black sand and small grey pebbles.
What to do in La Lajita
- Enjoy the beach
- Relaxing in the center
- Visit Oasis Park – book your tickets
Where to stay in La Lajita – Hotels
- Lots of apartments...See top rated accommodations
Town 10 – Tarajalejo
Why stay in Tarajalejo
If you’re looking for a long, uncrowded beach, Tarajalejo could be just what you’re looking for. What’s more, its location is excellent for visiting much of the island and seeing some of the most beautiful scenery.
Beach types
Very long beach of black sand and fine gravel.
Supervised beach in season.
What to do in Tarajalejo
- Stroll along the seafront with the Maraseum and its sea-related statues along the promenade
- Enjoy the beach
- Kayaking and pedal-boating
Where to stay in Tarajalejo – Hotels
- Hotel R2 Bahia Playa – adults-only
See photos, prices and availability - And apartments...See top rated accommodations
Frequently asked questions
Best destinations in Fuerteventura
In our opinion, the best destinations in Fuerteventura are Corralejo to the north and Morro Jable to the south. Both towns have the charm of an old center, beautiful beaches and plenty of activities and restaurants.
Fuerteventura: North or South?
We have a slight preference for the south, but both parts of the island are magnificent. In the south, we love beaches, cliffs and dolphin watching. To the north, we love the sand dunes, the more traditional villages and access to the magnificent island of Lobos.
See our article comparing north and south.
Corralejo or Caleta de Fuste?
For us, it’s Corralejo. The town has more charm, more beach choices and more activities.
On the other hand, if you have young children and just want to stay in your hotel and go to the beach, Caleta de Fuste may be more suitable.
See our article comparing the 4 seaside resorts.
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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