If you are looking for a new destination, Fuerteventura must be in your bucket list.
Is the second largest of the Spanish Canary Islands in the Atlantic. Not far from the coast of Africa, it’s a true desert island – in the sandy sense of the word – with vast dunes and over 150km of incredible beach.
Corralejo is the northest Town of Fuerteventura, which is one of the 7 Island of the Canary Islands in Spain.
This Beautiful town is a reliable destination for Northern Europeans to top up their vitamin D levels during the summer or even winter. Corralejo is a really quiet and peaceful place perfect to spend your holidays whether you visit with your family, friends or have a romantic honeymoon with your couple.
How to get to Corralejo?
Reaching Fuerteventura from Europe is pretty easy and affordable. There is one airport on the island located 15min from the City of Puerto del Rosario (the Capital).
There are many airlines from Madrid which cost between €18 to €50 depends on the time of the year.
You can check Skyscanner for the cheapest options from your location.
Getting from the Airport to Corralejo takes approximately 45 min.
You have 4 main options:
By direct shuttle: you have to book at least a day in advance and the shuttle takes you directly to Corralejo; the price is around €5,45 with shuttlefuerteventura.com
By bus – Take bus number 3 from Las Salinas to Puerto del Rosario (10 min €1,40), and at the bus station in Puerto del Rosario take bus number 6 from there to Corralejo (45 mins €3,40).
By taxi – There are taxis available outside the airport that can take you to Corralejo for approximately €50.
Rent a Car – There is always the option to rent a car wheater online or right there at the airport. The Prices start from €35 per day with Full insurance depending on the car model and the company. Driving around the island is easy because there is no big traffic and all the signs are clear.
1. Enjoy an early walk / run on the shore with a Sunrise view
Corralejo is facing the northeast side of the Island. If you are an “early bird” you will be able to see the sunrise every day. You can have a walk on the shore, sit down on the beach, or wait for the sunrise in a cafe.
2. Have breakfast with a sea view
Along the shore you will find plenty of restaurants and Coffee places to have the 1st meal of the day. You will find a lot of options like English breakfast, German Bakery or an Italian Coffee with sandwiches and pastries. If you want a local experience, you should try chocolate con churros next to the shell gas station.
Personally, sometimes I like to sit at “La Luna Restaurant” with a piece of cake and orange juice; “Bistro Café Latino” with a really nice white coffee with a Bocadillo (sandwich with baguette bread); or at “Waikiki“ at the beach with a Coffee and a Croissant.
One of my favorites place “The New Bakery Café” is located on the main Av., I usually go during the afternoon for my Spanish “Merienda” (snack time before dinner).
3. Do some morning Yoga at the Beach
I am not a Yoga person, however, I know many people who like it and tell me how good is this practice. If you are a person who enjoys practice this type of activity, I invite you to try Yoga at the beach.
It is a good way to meet people, talk with locals and get more info about other Activities.
There are instructors who have groups which they meet in the morning, for a small fee.
5. Enjoy an unforgettable day at Acua Water Park Corralejo
The Acua Water Park located in Corralejo is the only water park in Fuerteventura. They have a wide range of dining options, entertainment services, and children’s club. All this makes Acua Water Park the perfect place to live an unbeatable experience.
You can find more info about Activities and Tickets on the official webpage —> Acua Water Park Corralejo .com
6. Explore the Commercial District of Corralejo
You can do some Shopping at Centro Comercial Las Palmeras and Centro Comercial El Campanario. These are the two main Shopping Centers in town to stop by for great gift and check the boutiques.
7. Hike and Explore Morro Francisco and Montaña Roja
If you are one of the people who enjoy a holiday full of adventures and exploring, you must go climb the Vulcan and the mountain.
From the top of the Vulcan, you will be able to see all Corralejo on the east, and the west coast on the other side.
From Montaña Roja you will have the opportunity to see the amazing view of “Grandes Playas Beach“, the Corralejo Dunes and the Green / Cristal water next to it.
8. Visit the local markets
Located next to the Acua Water Park, a Market opens every Tuesday and Friday – from 9:00 to 14:00.
It has a variety of handicraft objects, 2nd handbooks, Chinese famous brand´s replica stuff like bags, T-shirts, watches, jewelry, etc.
Every Sunday from 10:00-14:00 there is a craft market at El Campanario shopping center. This is the place to get special souvenirs for your loved ones and get some local products.
9. Visit the Parque Natural Dunas de Corralejo
The Corralejo sand dunes are one of biggest reasons to visit Corralejo. It is an incredible place to take photos and play with the sand. It has km long coastline making it easy to enjoy all day here swimming and relaxing.
10. Meet chipmunks
If you are on the boarders of Corralejo, you are likely to see some of these cute animals. You can find them near Mercadona supermarket, next to the Vulcan, or at Parque Natural Corralejo.
11. Late-night dinner with locals
If you want to have a local experience, you have to try their habits. Spanish have Merienda (like tea time with biscuits) around 4-5 o’clock, which means they don’t get hungry till 9-10 pm. People from Europe are hardly ever eating after 9 pm, so if you are dining later than that you will find restaurants only with locals in it.
12.Try tapas or seafood
Corralejo has Spanish restaurants downtown, it is also called a Music square. Spanish cuisine has mainly 3 options: fresh seafood, tapas or paella. If seafood is not your taste, you will have to stick to tapas. The most famous ones are fried goat cheese with marmalade, Canarian potatoes with mojo sauce., croquets with ham/cheese/mushroom/chicken, Padron pepper, and Iberian ham. You can try small Spanish restaurants like La Bodeguita or a bigger place like Tapas Oscar.
13. Drink the local specialties
Tropical beer is from the Canary Islands, it is served in a green bottle, but what makes it special is the dog logo on it. It has a temperature indicator, so if the dog is blue, your beer is ready to drink, if the dog is white, the beer is not cold enough.
Honey rum (Ron Miel) is also a must-do when you are here, most restaurants invite you for a shot (Chupito) after the dinner you consumed there, some places even put whipped cream on top. It can be found in all the supermarkets at a reasonable price and at the airport’s duty-free shop also.
14. Explore thousands of stars
If you get out of the city around midnight, just head to the sand dunes with your towel, and spend some time under the stars. The light pollution on Fuerteventura is very low and the sky is clear most of the time, so you even have a chance to see the milky way from here. If you are a couple, it can be a cute romantic date.
15. Visit the popcorn beach
This beach became really famous after some photos went viral on social media. It is really special because the sand has popcorn form. You can find 2 different spots, one is next to Sunset Lounge Bar and the other one is located off-road west from Corralejo on the way to Majanicho (Origo Mare). It is strictly forbidden to take this type of calcareous algae (rodolitos in Spanish) since it took millions of years to nature to make them and they are protected by Spanish law. Lately, many tourists have been caught at the airport carrying bags of this “popcorn”. You can get a fine taking them home as a souvenir, so just take some photos and leaven them at the beach.
16. Experience the Local events in Corralejo
One of the great things about Spanish culture is that they know how to party. Also Corralejo is known as a town with the most active nightlife on the entire island. From religious celebrations like Virgen del Carmen, to the Carnivals, Cotillo fest and so on.
Check the dates online, and don’t skip these events because these times of the year., all the town goes crazy.
17.Have an unforgettable party
After midnight, you can head to Centro Comercial Atlantico located downtown. There are many discos at one place, you just have to choose which one is your style. Flicks bar is the hub of English people, even the waiters are British. Kiwi and La playa are for latin music lovers with reggaeton, salsa and bachata. Usually these places close around 3am, so than everyone is heading to Waikiki. If you go during the weekend you will have an unforgettable party at sunrise. In front of Waikiki, you will find a man selling “Choripan” around 4am, what is a Latin American alternative for hotdogs, and they taste way better. It is a must do if you visit Corralejo.
18. Go to the beach and get a nice tan
Yes, a tan, not a sunburned peeling skin. Corralejo have plenty of beaches, where you can lay down, and sunbathe or swim in the ocean. Don’t forget to use sun cream. You will need the 50 factors instead of the 30 and you have to cream your skin every 2 hours you spend on the beach, and after every swim in the ocean.
Corralejo is an all-year-around beach destination, so you can even get a winter tan, and have your portion of “vitamin sea”.
19. Take a dune buggy tour to explore the wild off-road Landscape
There are 2 companies offering buggy tours in Corralejo, one explores the west coast and the other one the east coast, you can’t go wrong with any of them. It is great experience for the adventurous ones. Don’t forget to take water, and sunglasses.
Be ready to look like a panda after 3-4 hours driving off-road. You should wear light colors, because of the dust and the heat.
To drive it, you will need a driver’s license, but on the passenger’s seat, anyone can sit even kids.
20. Have a jet ski experience
At the harbor, you can find several companies offering jet ski. There is one company offering jet ski only, and some other companies include in their catamaran trips. You just have to head to the harbor and ask around for the best deal. This is an unforgettable experience, so lose your fears and be wild!
21. Take a surfing class
Fuerteventura is a hub for surfers all over Europe, it is your chance to get on the board and catch a wave. Surf schools even do 1-day courses, so if surfing is not your thing, you have the option to try for 1 day and decide if you want to continue. If you are young and/or traveling alone, rather than booking a hotel, you could spend a week in a surf camp. You will get addicted to the chilly atmosphere, you meet new people from all over the world and you can have some BBQ nights together.
22. Do an E-bike tour around the north shore or rent your own E-bike for a day
E-bikes are easier to ride than normal bikes. It is much less effort, you won’t sweat so much in this hot weather, and it is less impact for your knees. With the E-bike tours, you can explore the stunning Vulcans of the north shore (like Calderon Hondo), do some exercise and spend time in nature.
23. Visit “Isla de Lobos” ( Lobos Island)
The island is located in front of Corralejo and it takes around 15-20 minutes to get there by speedboat, ferry or catamaran. You can do snorkeling, jet ski, e-biking or just relax on the beach, either way, it is the perfect getaway from civilization. For more information read my blog post about Lobos Island.
24. Make friends with people from all over the world
Due to the good weather all-year-around, a lot of people are coming here to work. Most of them are coming from Europe, South America or Morocco. You are likely to see different nationalities working in the tourist industry. It is an amazing opportunity to make friends with people from different culture.
25. Take a trip to Lanzarote
You can see Lanzarote from the shore, so it is not a surprise that in half an hour you can get there. The ferries depart from Corralejo and arrive at Playa Blanca. A return ticket can cost 29€. It looks like the cheapest option, but if you count that you need a car in Lanzarote, food and pay entrance fees, you might as well do an organized tour for a better deal. Companies such as Videocosta offer tours with English, German and Spanish speaker guides. Depending on your interest you can do tours with Volcanos and wine tasting, with water activities or shopping in Playa Blanca.
