IslandGuideFuerteventura

What to see in Fuerteventura

The sights mapped out — read through, then jump to any of them on the map.

★ Top sights 10
Los Molinos
1 Los Molinos
Historic site
Los Molinos de Tiscamanita are a group of restored windmills in Tiscamanita in the Tuineje municipality of central Fuerteventura. At least one windmill has been restored to working order and houses an interpretive centre demonstrating the traditional grinding of gofio, a toasted cereal flour central to Canarian cuisine. The windmills stand on a flat volcanic plain typical of Fuerteventura's interior, where strong trade winds historically powered grain mills across the island. Tiscamanita sits in the quieter agricultural centre away from the main coastal zones.

Los Molinos de Tiscamanita are a group of restored windmills in Tiscamanita in the Tuineje municipality of central Fuerteventura. At least one windmill has been restored to working order and houses an interpretive centre demonstrating the traditional grinding of gofio, a toasted cereal flour central to Canarian cuisine. The windmills stand on a flat volcanic plain typical of Fuerteventura's interior, where strong trade winds historically powered grain mills across the island. Tiscamanita sits in the quieter agricultural centre away from the main coastal zones.

Mirador de Morro Velosa
2 Mirador de Morro Velosa
Nature
Mirador de Morro Velosa stands at 669 metres atop Montana Tegu in the Betancuria municipality of central Fuerteventura, within the Betancuria Rural Park. The viewpoint was designed by Canarian artist and architect Cesar Manrique, whose work across the Canary Islands integrates built structures with the volcanic landscape. Panoramic views extend toward Antigua and across both the Atlantic-facing and eastern coasts. The Betancuria Rural Park surrounding the viewpoint encompasses the oldest and most eroded volcanic terrain on Fuerteventura.

Mirador de Morro Velosa stands at 669 metres atop Montana Tegu in the Betancuria municipality of central Fuerteventura, within the Betancuria Rural Park. The viewpoint was designed by Canarian artist and architect Cesar Manrique, whose work across the Canary Islands integrates built structures with the volcanic landscape. Panoramic views extend toward Antigua and across both the Atlantic-facing and eastern coasts. The Betancuria Rural Park surrounding the viewpoint encompasses the oldest and most eroded volcanic terrain on Fuerteventura.

Lajares
3 Lajares
Activity
Lajares is a small village in the La Oliva municipality of north-central Fuerteventura, roughly 10 minutes by car from three coastlines: the north, northwest, and northeast shores of the island. The village sits on a volcanic plain and retains historic windmills on its edges, remnants of the Canarian agricultural interior. Local infrastructure includes shops, bars, and restaurants, and the area has developed a community centred around outdoor sports. The central location relative to multiple surf and wind-sport sites makes Lajares a practical base for exploring the north.

Lajares is a small village in the La Oliva municipality of north-central Fuerteventura, roughly 10 minutes by car from three coastlines: the north, northwest, and northeast shores of the island. The village sits on a volcanic plain and retains historic windmills on its edges, remnants of the Canarian agricultural interior. Local infrastructure includes shops, bars, and restaurants, and the area has developed a community centred around outdoor sports. The central location relative to multiple surf and wind-sport sites makes Lajares a practical base for exploring the north.

Flag Beach – kitesurfing
4 Flag Beach – kitesurfing
Activity
Flag Beach lies approximately 5 minutes north of Corralejo on Fuerteventura's northern tip, within the Corralejo Natural Park, a protected dune system covering around 2700 hectares. The beach faces northwest and receives trade winds of 15 to 20 knots, sheltered enough by the island of Lobos to produce flat, calm water ideal for beginners. At low tide, rock formations emerge along parts of the shoreline. Reliable wind, flat water, and a protected natural landscape make this one of the most visited water sports spots on the island.

Flag Beach lies approximately 5 minutes north of Corralejo on Fuerteventura's northern tip, within the Corralejo Natural Park, a protected dune system covering around 2700 hectares. The beach faces northwest and receives trade winds of 15 to 20 knots, sheltered enough by the island of Lobos to produce flat, calm water ideal for beginners. At low tide, rock formations emerge along parts of the shoreline. Reliable wind, flat water, and a protected natural landscape make this one of the most visited water sports spots on the island.

Antigua – centrum ostrova
5 Antigua – centrum ostrova
Historic site
Museo Arqueológico de Betancuria
6 Museo Arqueológico de Betancuria
Historic site
El Toston
7 El Toston
Historic site
Pozo Negro
8 Pozo Negro
Historic site
Water Park Acua
9 Water Park Acua
Historic site
Museo del Queso Majorero – Antigua
10 Museo del Queso Majorero – Antigua
Historic site
Activities & local 5
Aloe Vera Fuerteventura – La Oliva
Aloe Vera Fuerteventura – La Oliva
Local producer
Volcanic soil produces exceptional aloe vera on Fuerteventura. Organic farm with direct sale of pure aloe gel, creams and juices. Free tasting.

Volcanic soil produces exceptional aloe vera on Fuerteventura. Organic farm with direct sale of pure aloe gel, creams and juices. Free tasting.

Finca Pepe – Majorero Cheese
Local producer
Award-winning Majorero PDO goat cheese — the only Canarian cheese with Protected Designation of Origin. Soft, semi-cured and smoked varieties. Farm visit and direct sale.

Award-winning Majorero PDO goat cheese — the only Canarian cheese with Protected Designation of Origin. Soft, semi-cured and smoked varieties. Farm visit and direct sale.

Oasis Park Fuerteventura
Oasis Park Fuerteventura
Activity
Pico de la Zarza
Pico de la Zarza
Activity
Salinas del Carmen – Sea Salt
Salinas del Carmen – Sea Salt
Local producer
Historic salt flats with salt museum. Traditional hand-harvested sea salt from Atlantic waters. Also flamingo habitat. Salt, salt scrubs, cosmetics.

Historic salt flats with salt museum. Traditional hand-harvested sea salt from Atlantic waters. Also flamingo habitat. Salt, salt scrubs, cosmetics.

Beaches & coast 20
Caleta de Fuste
Caleta de Fuste
Beach
Costa Calma – resort
Costa Calma – resort
Beach
El Cotillo
El Cotillo
Beach
Playa de Barlovento de Jandia
Beach
Playa de Barlovento – Jandía
Playa de Barlovento – Jandía
Beach
Playa de Butihondo
Playa de Butihondo
Beach
Playa de Cofete
Playa de Cofete
Beach
Playa de Correlejo Norte
Beach
Playa de Esquinzo
Playa de Esquinzo
Beach
Playa de Garcey
Playa de Garcey
Beach
Playa de Grandes Playas – Corralejo
Playa de Grandes Playas – Corralejo
Beach
Playa de Morro Jable
Playa de Morro Jable
Beach
Playa de Risco del Paso
Playa de Risco del Paso
Beach
Playa de Sotavento
Playa de Sotavento
Beach
Playa de Viejo Rey
Beach
Playa de la Barca
Playa de la Barca
Beach
Playa de la Concha – El Cotillo
Playa de la Concha – El Cotillo
Beach
Playa de los Charcos – El Cotillo
Playa de los Charcos – El Cotillo
Beach
Playa del Castillo – Caleta de Fuste
Playa del Castillo – Caleta de Fuste
Beach
Playa del Matorral – Morro Jable
Playa del Matorral – Morro Jable
Beach
Culture & history 9
Ajuy Sea Caves
Ajuy Sea Caves
Historic site
Betancuria
Betancuria
Historic site
Catedral de Santa María de Betancuria
Catedral de Santa María de Betancuria
Historic site
Corralejo Old Town & Harbour
Corralejo Old Town & Harbour
Historic site
La Oliva – Casa de los Coroneles
La Oliva – Casa de los Coroneles
Historic site
Playa de Cofete – Vila Winter
Playa de Cofete – Vila Winter
Historic site
Salinas del Carmen
Salinas del Carmen
Historic site
Tefía – Ecomuseo La Alcogida
Historic site
Vega de Rio Palmas
Vega de Rio Palmas
Historic site
Getting there 2
Airport Fuerteventura (FUE)
Airport Fuerteventura (FUE)
Transport
Port of Morro Jable ⚓
Transport
Nature 10
Barranco de los Encantados
Barranco de los Encantados
Nature
Cuevas de Ajuy
Cuevas de Ajuy
Nature
Faro de Morro Jable — Lighthouse
Faro de Morro Jable — Lighthouse
Nature
Isla de Lobos
Isla de Lobos
Nature
Montaña Roja – sopka u Corraleja
Montaña Roja – sopka u Corraleja
Nature
Montaña Tindaya – posvátná hora
Montaña Tindaya – posvátná hora
Nature
Parque Natural de Corralejo – duny
Parque Natural de Corralejo – duny
Nature
Parque Natural de Jandía
Parque Natural de Jandía
Nature
Risco del Paso – laguna
Risco del Paso – laguna
Nature
Vega de Río Palmas
Vega de Río Palmas
Nature