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The absolute must-see destinations across all seven Canary Islands, verified and curated by CanaryInsider.
28°42'41.0"N 13°52'08.0"W | North-east coast, adjacent to Corralejo town
A 2,600-hectare Natural Park established in 1994, featuring the largest sand dune system in the Canary Islands — over 10 km of white sand dunes and 8 km of pristine beaches. The fine white sand origin...
28.711400, -13.868900
28°07'33.6"N 14°13'30.0"W | Southern coast, Jandía Peninsula
A spectacular 10 km stretch of white sand beach on the southern coast of the Jandía Peninsula, famous for its shallow turquoise lagoon formed at low tide when the water recedes hundreds of metres. The...
28.126000, -14.225000
28°25'28.9"N 14°03'26.6"W | Central Fuerteventura, inland
The historic heart of Fuerteventura, founded in 1404 by Norman conqueror Jean de Béthencourt as the island's first capital. Nestled in a palm-filled valley surrounded by volcanic mountains, Betancuria...
28.424700, -14.057400
28°05'52.8"N 14°22'30.0"W | Remote western coast, Jandía Peninsula
A spectacular 14 km wild beach on the remote western coast of the Jandía Peninsula, backed by mountains reaching 807 m at Pico de la Zarza. Accessible only via an unpaved road over the mountains from ...
28.098000, -14.375000
28°44'45.6"N 13°49'19.2"W | 2 km north-east of Corralejo
A 468-hectare protected islet accessible by ferry from Corralejo (15 minutes, regular service for day trips). The island was named after the monk seals (lobos marinos) that once lived here. Features i...
28.746000, -13.822000
28°23'58.6"N 14°09'10.8"W | West coast
A dramatic black sand beach on the west coast, backed by limestone cliffs and natural sea caves. The Ajuy Caves (Cuevas de Ajuy) are accessible by a wooden boardwalk trail from the beach and are part ...
28.399600, -14.153000
28°42'00.0"N 13°53'16.8"W | Near Lajares, north of the island
A remarkably well-preserved volcanic crater near Lajares in northern Fuerteventura. The crater is approximately 70 metres deep with a perfectly circular shape. A 5 km circular hiking trail leads to a ...
28.700000, -13.888000
28°02'58.2"N 14°21'46.8"W | Southern tip of Fuerteventura
The main resort town of the Jandía Peninsula in southern Fuerteventura, situated on a hillside overlooking a 4 km sandy beach. Originally a fishing village, Morro Jable has become the island's largest...
28.049500, -14.363000
28°23'41.3"N 13°51'31.3"W | East coast, 10 km south of the airport
A purpose-built resort town located 10 km south of Fuerteventura Airport, popular with families and golf enthusiasts. The town features a protected artificial lagoon ideal for safe swimming and a 18-h...
28.394800, -13.858700
28°06'00.0"N 14°21'03.6"W | Jandía Peninsula
The highest point of Fuerteventura at 807 metres above sea level, located in the Jandía Natural Park on the southern peninsula. A well-marked hiking trail starts from Morro Jable, covering approximate...
28.100000, -14.351000
28°35'09.6"N 13°58'40.8"W | Near La Oliva, north-west
A sacred mountain rising 401 metres above the plains of northern Fuerteventura, considered the most important archaeological site on the island. The mountain features over 300 foot-shaped petroglyphs ...
28.586000, -13.978000
28°40'48.0"N 14°00'36.0"W | North-west coast
A former fishing village turned laid-back resort on the north-west coast of Fuerteventura. El Cotillo is famous for its dual coastline character: to the north are the spectacular surf beaches with Atl...
28.680000, -14.010000
28°36'33.8"N 13°55'53.4"W | North-central Fuerteventura
A historic town that served as Fuerteventura's seat of military governance from the 16th to the 19th century. The town's centerpiece is the Casa de los Coroneles (House of the Colonels), a magnificent...
28.609400, -13.931500
28°24'00.0"N 14°06'00.0"W | Near Vega de Río Palmas, central Fuerteventura
A scenic ravine near Vega de Río Palmas in the interior of Fuerteventura. The trail follows a stream shaded by Canary Island date palms (Phoenix canariensis) and tamarisk trees — a rare and precious o...
28.400000, -14.100000
28°09'00.0"N 14°14'00.0"W | Jandía Peninsula east coast
A purpose-built resort town on the Jandía Peninsula's eastern coast, known for its long, calm beaches and as the wind sports capital of southern Fuerteventura. The name ("calm coast") refers to the ge...
28.150000, -14.233300
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