The beaches located within Corralejo Nature Park are unquestionably the most popular among tourists during their visit to Fuerteventura. In total, more than eight kilometres of protected land, gin-clear waters and fine golden sand are located just a stone's throw away from the famous dunes. A real treat.

THE NORTH, VAST AND VIBRANT

The coast to the north of Corralejo is where you'll find the longest, best-equipped and most popular beaches. You can choose between El Medano, El Viejo and Bajo Negro, to name just a few. The moderate currents and the prevalent trade winds have made this part of ​​the island one of the most preferred among windsurfing, surfing and kitesurfing aficionados.

What's more, El Médano beach is home to a famous water sports school.

INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL

The beach of El Burro plays host to the Corralejo International Kite Festival, which is usually held in early November. Don't miss this fascinating display of kites of all shapes and sizes that lights up the sky with a kaleidoscope of colours. 

THE SOUTH, UNTOUCHED AND UNTAMED

Further south, the beaches are less busy and more pristine. You can still find tiny secluded coves away from the major tourist resorts. The FV-1 road will take you to the parking areas for these beaches. Remember that you're in a protected area and you can only park in authorised spaces. It's forbidden to park on the dunes.

La Concha is a stunning, secluded beach located on the island of Islote de Lobos. An absolute must-see, it stretches for three hundred metres along a sheltered coastline of fine white sand, crystal-clear waters and gentle waves. The seclusion of this unspoilt beach on an unpopulated island makes it even more fascinating and perfect for a refreshing dip at any time of the year.

What's more, its breathtaking volcanic landscape has hardly been touched by humans. The beach is popular among surfers and divers thanks to its exceptionally beautiful and diverse seabed. It is protected as a Marine Reserve, you have to be particularly careful when visiting the beach. Along with La Concha, the Islote de Lobos is home to the beaches La Arena and El Sobrado, as well as lots of small coves.

Bear in mind that these beaches do not have surveillance or a lifeguard station.

GETTING TO ISLOTE DE LOBOS

La Concha is by far the highlight most mentioned by visitors who decide to take the boat between Corralejo and Islote de Lobos, a protected nature area and designated a nature park since 1994. Operated by several companies, we recommend heading over first thing and returning in the afternoon, giving you enough time to leisurely explore the island.

STAYING OVERNIGHT ON THE ISLAND

The island has a five-kilometre network of walking trails that are perfectly signposted. Interestingly, the name 'Lobos' comes from the sea lions that used to plague the island.

The island only has a small camping area. To spend the night there, you must first request a permit from the Island Council of Fuerteventura.

Location: La Oliva, Corralejo

Type of beach: Fine white sand

Length: 300 metres

Swell: Normal

Swimming conditions: Good

Crowd levels: Low

Getting there: By boat, with a crossing of approximately twenty minutes from the Port of Corralejo.

Nobody lives on Islote de Lobos, which is one of its main attractions. You'll feel like an intrepid adventurer when exploring its barely fifteen square kilometres of surface. That said, you won't find much shade while walking around, so make sure you take a hat and a parasol to cope with the midday sun.

In addition to the beautiful beach of La Concha, Islote de Lobos also has a tiny harbour and a picture-postcard jetty where there's always a gathering of fishermen, diving and surfing fans, and intrepid tourists. Puertito de Lobos is definitely one of the most spectacular sights in this part of the island. Incredibly simple and naturally breathtaking, it forms a quirky natural pool with crystal-clear waters that are perfect for swimming and paddling.

As it's a natural harbour protected by rocks and reefs, its waters are wonderfully calm. Ideal for diving and snorkelling, El Puertito boasts a spectacular seabed brimming with kaleidoscopic fish that will make you feel like you're inside a natural aquarium.

ENJOY THE ISLAND'S ONLY RESTAURANT

There's only one small restaurant on the whole island, run by the children of the former lighthouse keeper, who years ago lived there with his parents. The views from the open windows of the restaurant are incredible. We definitely recommend the paella and the platter of fried fish, too. The restaurant only opens in the summer season, and you need to book a table in advance (phone number: 0034 928 879 653).

Location: La Oliva, Corralejo

Type of beach: Fine white sand

Length: 200 metres

Swell: Low

Swimming conditions: Good

Crowd levels: Low

Getting there: Access by boat from the Port of Corralejo. To spend the night on the island, you need to request a special permit from the Island Council of Fuerteventura

Services: Cleaning and a restaurant

This is one of the most photographed beaches on the whole island. The beaches of El Cotillo are extraordinary, with fine sand and gin-clear waters. In town, you'll find the beaches of Los Lagos and Aljibe. The most spectacular one of all, La Concha, lies to the north. Dotted with natural pools, it's a fantastic place for the whole family.

With golden sand and sheltered from excessive tides by a natural reef, La Concha is also a haven for lovers of surfing and snorkelling. What's more, the rich and colourful seabed is as breathtaking as the beach itself. La Concha has a restaurant with a terrace right on the beach, perfect for a meal with a sea view.

HOW TO GET THERE

To get to the beach, you need to head into the town of El Cotillo and then follow the road signposted on your right (Los Lagos, Playas, Faro). After just a few metres, you'll come across this beach famous for playing host to the Fuerteventura Music Festival. 

Location: La Oliva, Corralejo

Type of beach: Golden sand

Length: 200 metres

Swell: Low

Swimming conditions: Good

Crowd levels: Low

Getting there: Easy to access by car, after taking the signposted road in the town of El Cotillo. Parking near the beach

Services: Cleaning, rubbish bins, sunbed rental, showers, toilets, and beach bars

Located in the Dunas de Corralejo Natural Park, the beach of El Moro stretches for more than half a kilometre and has an average width, between high and low tides, of forty-five metres. It's twenty-four kilometres away from the capital of Fuerteventura and the hospital.

The beach has fine golden sand and is windy with a heavy swell. The surroundings are not built-up and it's a nudist beach.  twenty-four kilometres away from the capital of Fuerteventura and the hospital.

1. Location: La Oliva, Corralejo
2. Type of beach: Fine golden sand
3. Length: 560 metres
4. Swell: High
5. Swimming conditions: Normal
6. Crowd levels: Low
7. Getting there: Easy access on foot, by car and by bus (Corralejo line)
8. Services: Lifeguard, rubbish bins, sunbed rental and a beach bar

Caleta de Fuste beach, also known as El Castillo, is located in the historic town of Antigua and is surrounded by Caleta de Fuste marina and an attractive tourist resort. An modest, authentic fishing village has given way to one of the most outstanding tourist spots on the island. Located just a few kilometres from the airport, you can still come across areas with heaps of maritime character and a long history.

Its excellent facilities and variety of services have made it one of the most popular beaches on the island. Nestled in the famous tourist resort of the same name, its fine golden sands are highly recommended for sun worshippers who like to have access to all types of services. Its waters are calm and safe, even though there's a constant wind all year round. This is one of the reasons why the beach is one of the most popular spots for sports such as kayaking, windsurfing and scuba diving.

A HISTORY OF PIRATES

Apart from sun, sea and sand, the town is also home to some historic landmarks. Close to the beach is a former castle-fortress dating from the eighteenth century. Built in black volcanic stone, it was constructed to defend the area from the violent attacks by pirates from northern Africa. With a little bit of imagination, you can picture the locals from centuries ago keeping watch at their sentry boxes or entering the fortress across its drawbridge.

DELIGHTFUL PROMENADE

To enjoy a leisurely stroll, nothing's better than the town's vibrant seafront promenade, dotted with hotels, quirky craft shops, exclusive shopping centres, bars and restaurants. There are also companies specialised in water sports where you can rent everything you need to enjoy your favourite activity. The perfect way to discover the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean! There are lifeguard posts at this man-made beach built in the 1970s, making it a wonderfully safe place for family fun.

Location: Antigua

Type of beach: Fine golden sand

Characteristics: Man-made beach

Length: 800 metres

Swell: Low

Swimming conditions: Good

Crowd levels: High

Getting there: Easy to access on foot, by car and by bus (Castillo line). Parking available

Services: Lifeguard, cleaning, rubbish bins, parasol and sunbed rental, showers, toilets, companies specialised in water sports, and a wide range of accommodation, restaurants and shops. Caleta de Fuste is located twelve kilometres from the capital of Fuerteventura

Located to the north of Morro Jable, this two-kilometre beach is a golden tapestry of sands stretching southwards from the beach of Sotavento. Nestled between the mouths of the Butihondo and Esquinzo ravines in Jandía, it boasts fine golden sands and turquoise waters.

Close to several hotels and tourist facilities, there are also companies specialised in water sports, several beach bars and plenty of sunbeds for rent, so you can spend a whole day there in blissful comfort. Its calm coastline is also great for diving.

Situated in a partially built-up location and close to the Morro Jable marina, the beach of Butihondo has a section where nudism is popular.

Location: Pájara, Jandía

Type of beach: Fine golden sand. Blue Flag

Length: 2000 metres

Swell: Medium

Swimming conditions: Good

Crowd levels: High

Getting there: Easy to access on foot, by car via the Butihondo exit on the dual carriageway, and by bus (Morro Jable line). Parking available. Wheelchair-friendly beach

Services: Permanent lifeguard, Local Police and Red Cross posts, cleaning, rubbish bins, showers, toilets, parasol and sunbed rental, yacht charter, companies specialised in nautical sports, variety of hotels, restaurants and leisure activities

The beach of Sotavento, with golden sands and lapped by calm and clean waters, is one of the most famous and most popular on Fuerteventura. Appearing in any self-respecting travel brochure, Sotavento is a huge sandy beach located south of Costa Calma and flanked by areas that have not been overdeveloped. One of its main attractions is its natural appearance.

More than five kilometres long and almost one kilometre wide in some stretches, it's part of an extensive coastline that boasts uninterrupted beaches of excellent quality and outstanding beauty.

BEACHES AND DUNES

Two impressive parallel dunes of fine golden sand stretch to the shore and divide the beach into three sections. Past the second dune is the huge stretch of sand of Sotavento beach, which also features large salt-water pools, making it an area of breathtaking natural beauty.

KITESURFING WORLD CUP

This is one of the best beaches on the whole island. Its calm waters for swimming, despite the wind, also make it ideal for water sports, which is why every year the Kitesurfing World Cup is held here. Meanwhile, its pristine seabed makes it a true paradise for divers. There's something for everyone on Sotavento beach. Nudists can also spend a relaxing day here.

Location: Pájara, Jandía

Type of beach: Fine golden sand

Length: 5000 metres

Swell: Medium

Swimming conditions: Good

Crowd levels: Medium

Getting there: Easy to access on foot, by car and by bus

Services: Permanent lifeguard, Local Police post, cleaning, rubbish bins, showers, toilets, public telephone, parasol and sunbed rental, companies specialised in nautical sports, restaurants and bars

This beach is one of the longest on Fuerteventura. Located on the west coast of the Jandía headland, it shares a fourteen-kilometre coastline of golden sands with Cofete Beach. The landmark that marks the division between them is a rock, known as El Islote, which is cut off from the land at high tide. To the north of this point the beach is called Barlovento and to the south, Cofete.

Situated in a secluded and unspoilt location, swimming here is very dangerous as the tide will sweep you out to sea and there are no lifeguard services. The best area for swimming is next to El Islote, where there's a small cove. However, we recommend going there for its landscape rather than for swimming.

Despite its huge size and crystal-clear waters, it doesn't attract many tourists because the surroundings have not been built up. This makes it a favourite spot for nudists.

Location: Pájara, Jandía

Type of beach: Fine golden sand

Length: 14,000 metres

Swell: High with strong currents

Swimming conditions: Not recommended

Crowd levels: Low

Getting there: Accessible by car and by bus, with the line that goes to El Cofete stopping about 250 metres from the beach

A few minutes from Barlovento beach is La Pared, a small 250-metre beach of golden sands surrounded by cliffs and crags. Despite not being very well-known, it's one of the most stunning beaches on the island.

A windy beach with a strong swell, it's usually frequented by surf lovers, who find it one of the best places to enjoy the thrills of their sport. Access to the beach is somewhat complicated, and the final section of the path has to be covered on foot.

Despite this it's a perfect place to unwind, as you can enjoy the breeze and the sea without being surrounded by crowds.

Type of beach: Golden sand

Length: 250 metres

Swell: High / windy

Swimming conditions: Normal. Swim with caution

Crowd levels: Low

Getting there: Difficult to access. Only by car

The beaches of southern Fuerteventura are world-famous. From sweeping sandy beaches to small hidden coves, many have achieved international fame and renown. There are still beaches that will simply wow you. One of them is Gran Tarajal, with fine black sand and volcanic lapilli.

Located in the town of the same name, in the south of the island and forty-seven kilometres from the capital, this beach is perfect for leisurely enjoying the sun and the sea without crowds. Normally frequented by locals and fishermen, it has a waterfront promenades where there are restaurants serving some fantastic, fresh-caught fish.

The beach has all the services typical of a seaside resort, as well as a lifeguard service and changing rooms.

Location: Tuineje

Type of beach: Fine black sand and lapilli

Length: 560 metres. Width: 55 metres

Swell: Normal / windy

Swimming conditions: Good

Crowd levels: Medium

Getting there: Easy access on foot or by car along the FV-4. Wheelchair-friendly beach. Parking available

Services: Cleaning, rubbish bins, public telephones, restaurants