Travel guide · Spain
Fuerteventura: what to see and when to go
Fuerteventura is the Canary Islands' beach island: long white-sand shores, dunes, steady trade winds and sunshine almost all year. It is built for surf, windsurf and kitesurf, but also for simply lying on a wide empty beach, with a mild climate even in winter.
What to see and do in Fuerteventura
Corralejo Dunes
A natural park of sweeping white dunes beside the sea, near the surf town of Corralejo.
Sotavento and Jandía
Miles of shallow turquoise lagoon and sand in the south, a world-famous wind and kite spot.
Cofete
A wild, almost empty beach below the Jandía mountains, reached by a long dirt road.
El Cotillo
A small fishing village with calm lagoons, big surf and some of the island's best sunsets.
Betancuria and Lobos
The old inland capital and a short ferry to the car-free islet of Lobos for walks and snorkelling.
Best time to go
Pleasant all year round.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 4 hr, 15 min | ≈ €250 · See flights |
| New York | 7 hr, 45 min | ≈ €460 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 12 hr, 45 min | ≈ €590 · See flights |
| Dubai | 9 hr, 15 min | ≈ €510 · See flights |
| Singapore | 16 hr, 45 min | ≈ €690 · See flights |
| Sydney | 24 hr, 15 min | ≈ €860 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €480 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Spain
- Currency
- Euro
- Good for
- sea · wild · calm
- How long to stay
- 5–7 days
- Where to stay
- Corralejo for dunes, restaurants and surf; Costa Calma or Morro Jable for the south's beaches; El Cotillo for a quiet village base.Find a place to stay in Fuerteventura
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Fuerteventura and when should you go?
Pleasant all year round. Average highs range from 23° in January to 31° in August.
How many days do you need in Fuerteventura?
5 to 7 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Fuerteventura cost?
Accommodation runs at around €70 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €480 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 4 hr, 15 min.
Where should you stay in Fuerteventura?
Corralejo for dunes, restaurants and surf; Costa Calma or Morro Jable for the south's beaches; El Cotillo for a quiet village base.
