Malpais de la Arena (Calle Montaña de la Arena, 74, 35640 La Oliva) – this natural park exists thanks to the last volcanic eruption that occurred on the island 10,000 years ago. Within this area is La Arena Volcano, which is about 420 meters high and is the highest point of this park (making this […]
Jandía – this is a peninsula in the southwestern part of the island of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. The peninsula is entirely in the municipality of Pájara. Within the peninsula is Fuerteventura’s tallest mountain, Pico de Jandía or Pico de la Zarza, that rises to an elevation of 807 meters. Jandía has gotten some […]
Isla de Lobos – this islet (whose name means “Island of Wolves” in Spanish – named after the sea wolves, or monk seals, that once lived there), is located just north of Fuerteventura. It comprises a largely uninhabited nature preserve that’s home to diverse flora and fauna, including rare birds. The main beach, Playa de […]
Fuerteventura Windsurfing World Cup (Playa Barca) – since the mid-1980s, this event (a.k.a. PWA Grand Slam”) attracts the best of the best in the world of windsurfing. Participants are tested in the disciplines of speed, slalom and freestyle. The Meliá resort chain (which has a presence by this beach – the Meliá Gorriones resort), is […]
Finca Canarias Aloe Vera (Carretera General Fuerteventura FV-2 Km 42, 35620 La Fuentita) — over the years, Aloe Vera has been promoted internationally as a plant with healing properties and cosmetic uses (sun care, face care, body care, and hygiene). This ecological plantation, located just 10 minutes from Gran Tarajal beach, is part of […]
Cuevas de Ajuy – these caves recall the Jurassic Park prehistoric movies, since this site goes back to that era (far before the Spanish conquest of this island. Among this site’s natural attractions are a 4 million year old fossilized beach (featuring sea floor sediments). Exploring this place is a captivating, almost mystical experience, as […]
El Campanario Shopping Centre (Hibisco 1, Corralejo) – this shopping center takes its name from its 25-meter tall bell tower (which offers panoramic views of Corralejo, and the islands of Lobos and Lanzarote). It has 34 retailers offering a variety of merchandise and brands (including ADN Factory (shoes), BAOBAB (kids), Catrina, Chup Chup, Desigual, Cristalida, […]
Centro Comercial Las Rotondas (Calle Francisco Pi y Arsuaga 2, 35600 Puerto del Rosario) – this is perhaps the largest shopping mall anywhere in Fuerteventura. This mall has 76 retailers, including international brands like Benetton, C&A, Calzedonia, Cortefiel, Guess, H&M, Massimo Dutti, Pull & Bear, and Zara. There are also some fast food eateries like […]
Centro Comercial Las Palmeras (Av. Nuestra Señora del Carmen 70, Corralejo) – opened in 2010, this shopping mall includes a Spar supermarket, and retailers selling cosmetics, perfumes, clothes, accessories and sports clothes and equipment. Those retailers include: Zara, Stradivarius, Fund Grube, Natura, Espirit, Encuentro, Bambinos, Sportszone, Lady Russ, Sunglass Hut, and E-Shine, along with two […]
Waikiki Beach Club (Calle Artistides Hernandez Moran 11, Corralejo) – this is one of the liveliest nightspots in Corralejo, bursting with energy every evening at its picturesque beachfront locale. 20-something surfer types, party revelers and families are among the patrons seen here, partying well into the night. Delectable bar food options are served here, along […]