Tips & Tricks
Rallye de La Oliva – this cool auto race is held in the island every November, and is reminiscent of the “Paris to Dakar” auto race held some years back. Participants’ driving skills are tested on the often rough terrain that is characteristic of this island. This event is part of a series of similar […]
Parque Natural de Corralejo (Highway FV-1ª, Corralejo, La Oliva) – this is a natural park consisting of yellow dunes stretching along the east coast for about 10 km from Corralejo. Tourists come here just as much to enjoy the beach, as they come to see the rest of the park. There’s a lifeguard on duty […]
Playa de Costa Calma (Pájara – Jandía peninsula) – this beach is located in the southern part of Furteventura, close to the town of La Lajita. This beach is two kilometers of white sand and refreshing turquoise waters. Its idyllic shoreline invites sunbathers to stroll along the sand, admiring the impressive views of a coastline […]
Pico de la Zarza — Pico de la Zarza, also known as Pico de Jandia, is the highest mountain on Fuerteventura (and second lowest of all the Canary Islands). At an elevation of only 812 meters, it might seem like a minor bump but if you consider that these 812 meters rise directly from the […]
Oceanarium Explorer (Urb. Barceló Club el Castillo, 35610 Castillo Caleta de Fuste) – this is a vessel that lets visitors explore the underwater – without getting wet. It’s ideal for whale and dolphin watching. During a visit to the harbor area where this vessel is docked, visitors can see a sea lion show, go on […]
Playa de Sotavento – this beach, located toward the southern end of the island (not far from Jandía peninsula) is the epicenter of windsurfing activities here. Both amateur and pro windsurfers congregate here to test their skills. The seriousness of this sport on the island is stressed by the presence of the Rene Egli […]