One of the most popular Canary Islands visited by tourists is Fuerteventura. It has multiple charms and you can go, both with friends and family, since it offers you many activities to do and that you can enjoy the island. If you have decided to visit this incredible destination, in this article we will tell you what to do in Fuerteventura for a week.
5 activities to do and see in Fuerteventura
If you wonder what to visit in Fuerteventura, this island offers many alternatives for all kinds of tourists, discovering ravines, beaches, volcanoes and a great variety of unique landscapes.
Before planning what to do in Fuerteventura, we first recommend that you rest and walk around nearby places. In a week you will have time to start a route through the most charming places in Fuerteventura, leaving from your hotel or accommodation. Although there are not great distances between the different towns and beaches, to get around more easily it may be a good idea to rent a vehicle.
These are our recommendations on activities to do in Fuerteventura in a week:
Day 1: Visit the Dunas de Corralejo
This is one of the most famous natural parks in Fuerteventura that you can visit on your first or second day of travel. It was declared a nature reserve in 1994, being a place that offers a unique feeling of tranquility and peace to those who visit it. Only 35 kilometers separate Corralejo and Puerto del Rosario, the capital of the island.
The Dunes of Corralejo cannot be missing from your list of things to do in Fuerteventura. This is where the Fuerteventura Dunes International Half Marathon takes place, the route of which crosses approximately 95% of this natural park. Also, in November the International Kite Festival at Burro Beach is held where participants and fans see the wonderful spectacle of their flight to the beat of the trade winds.
In the Dunes of Corralejo you can see a field of sand that has marine origin. These come from the pulverization and disintegration of shells of mollusks and other marine organisms with an external skeleton that the current has deposited on the north coast of Fuerteventura and settle on the basaltic surface.
If you are looking for a spectacular tour to do in Fuerteventura, this site is distinguished by its landscape with variable relief from 0 to 50 meters high that runs parallel to the coast along approximately 8 kilometers with an area of about 2,668.7 hectares.
You can also enjoy beaches with crystal clear turquoise waters, such as Alzada Beach, El Burro, El Dormidero, Bajo Negro, El Pozo, among others, which are especially recommended for amateurs and professionals of some water sports such as diving, surfing, kitesurfing or windsurfing in Fuerteventura.
Day 2: Take an excursion to Isla de Lobos
This is another of the essential plans to do in Fuerteventura during your stay. The Isla de Lobos will make you fall in love with the feeling of being in a miniature paradise. Its name refers to the sea lions that until very recently inhabited this islet.
In this natural park you can see volcanic areas, along with an unusual desert landscape, full of crystal-clear waters. To reach this protected area, you can choose to take a boat route that lasts approximately 15 minutes from the port of Corralejo, and you can even take a surfboard or bicycle with you to explore the islet.
The trails that cross the island de Lobos are properly marked, so getting lost is almost impossible. Among the activities to do in Fuerteventura, you cannot miss the Interpretation Center that is located near Playa de la Concha, a place that allows you to learn more about the history of this islet.
Another place to visit on the Isla de Lobos de Fuerteventura, is the beach of La Concha or La Caleta. It is one of the beaches of the islet where it is allowed to swim and practice some sports such as snorkeling or enjoy wonderful views of the Dunes of Corralejo.
On the other hand, going through the main circular path is another of the essential things to do in Isla de Lobos in Fuerteventura. This journey lasts approximately 2 hours, being a circular route that starts from El Puertito and ends in the same place.
Day 3: Get to know the Calderón Hondo volcano
It is one of the volcanoes that has been best preserved and whose reddish top has the possibility of ascending following a narrow path. It has spectacular views from the top that you should not miss.
Without a doubt, visiting this volcano is one of the things you cannot miss in Fuerteventura. It can be traveled in a circular route that, in addition, is very simple even for children. The climb to the crater can take you about an hour and a half, and it is advisable to do it when there is not much wind. From the top you will be able to see 70 meters deep.
Also, in the surroundings of the Calderón Hondo Volcano you will be able to observe some squirrels that are used to having contact with tourists.
Day 4: Go to the Tostón Lighthouse
In this article about what to do in Fuerteventura you cannot miss El Tostón Lighthouse. It is a dream place to which it is advisable to approach to observe the extension of the volcanic rocks that surround it and enjoy the gigantic waves of the Atlantic Ocean that form a spectacle of water and foam, as well as its wonderful sunsets.
The Tostón Lighthouse is located about 5 kilometers north of El Cotillo, in Punta Ballena, where the Museum of Traditional Fishing is also located, with an exhibition of objects that shows the link that exists between the inhabitants of the island and the sea.
Day 5: Go on an excursion to Playa del Cofete and Morro Jable
Among the different excursion alternatives to do in Fuerteventura, you cannot miss visiting Playa del Cofete and the beaches near Morro Jable.
As you advance towards El Cofete you will be able to enjoy spectacular views from the road and you will have the opportunity to take a photo at the famous viewpoint on the beach. It is important to take precautions with the water on this beach of fine sand and crystal-clear waters, because it usually has very strong currents.
You already know what to do in Fuerteventura during your stay, so we recommend that in the last few days you relax before embarking on your journey back to routine, organize your belongings and enjoy before saying goodbye to this wonderful place.
Where to stay in Fuerteventura?
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