The second-largest of all the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura is a beach-lovers paradise.
Wherever you find yourself on the island, you will never be far from a sandy stretch of
paradise, with the island boasting over 150km of beaches.
Whether you’re in search of a hiking holiday or a family getaway, the beaches at
Fuerteventura cater to the needs of all different travelers. From the abundance of beaches
waiting to be explored, we’ve narrowed it down to the top three must-see destinations on the
island. Which of these will make it onto your Fuerteventura itinerary?
Sotavento Beach
Sotavento is the island’s best known seaside spot, and is favoured by holidaymakers of all
types, from thrill-seeking water sports enthusiasts, to those with a penchant for long walks
along the beach.
Stretching 9km in length, Sotavento is actually made up of five separate beaches, which
combine to create the paradisiacal landscape for which this area is famed for. The beach
can be seen in all its glory at low tide, when swathes of golden sand emerge from the water,
and huge lagoons form in the Atlantic waters.
If you fancy trying your hand at a water sport like windsurfing, there are plenty of schools
and guides on hand to help you out on the water. If you become good enough, stick around
for the kiteboarding and windsurfing World Championships, which come to Sotavento every
year, when some of the best in the business thrash it out on the Atlantic waters. Maybe next
year.
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Corralejo
What was once a sleepy fishing village on the northern coast of the island has been
transformed into one of the most vibrant beach resorts in Fuerteventura. Tourists flock to
Corralejo to take advantage of the crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches which
stretch for miles along the Atlantic coast.
One of the main attractions in Corralejo is the sand dunes, the largest of their kind in the
Canaries, stretching for 2,600 hectares. On one side of the dunes lies the turquoise waters
of the Atlantic Ocean. On the other, a prehistoric volcanic landscape, waiting to be explored
by adventurous travelers. For the best views of the surrounding area, strap on your hiking
boots and head up Montana Roja, which peaks at over 300m high.
For those wanting to stay a little closer to sea level, there are plenty of water-based activities
happening in this lively resort, with highlights including glass-bottom boats and organised
fishing trips.
Cofete Beach
Situated on the western edge of Fuerteventura, Cofete is widely recognised as one of the
most naturally stunning beaches anywhere in the Canary Islands. The landscape is framed
by the imposing mountains of Jandia Natural Park, which appear to flow into the Atlantic
waters from certain angles.
Due to high waves and a very strong current, the waters here can be very dangerous to
swim in, and thus aren’t recommended for children, or even adults at certain times. Instead,
the most popular activity here is going for a walk along the beach, taking in the awe-inspiring
surroundings of Cofete and Jandia.
Such is the natural beauty of Cofete, it was voted the second-best beach in Europe by
Tripadvisor’s community in the 2021 Travellers’ Choice Awards. It also came crashing in at
11th place in the global rankings. Would any trip to Fuerteventura truly be complete without
a sojourn in Cofete?
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