Category: What to do in Fuerteventura
This is where you will find posts showing what to do in Fuerteventura. This includes where to go in Fuerteventura, what to see in Fuerteventura and what to do in Fuerteventura that may be of interest to people coming on holiday or thinking of coming here to live. If you want to know which are good places to visit in Fuerteventura then you will find many suggestions here.
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Rock Pools at the El Cotillo Lagoons
Exploring the rock pools at the lagoons We spent a few hours sunbathing and exploring the rock pools in the beautiful El Cotillo lagoon beaches. This was the first time we had been to the beach together for a year, which is pretty sad. We have pledged to go once a week from now on…
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Catamaran Trip
Catamaran trip to Isla de Lobos from Corralejo in Fuerteventura We took our visiting friends on this catamaran trip, which was a great success. The catamaran holds 10, but we were the only ones booked that afternoon, so we had it to ourselves, making it even better. We motored across to the island of Lobos…
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Cofete: The Windy Road
The Windy Road To Cofete That is windy as in “bendy” not windy as in “breezy”. Cofete is almost at the bottom of Fuerteventura and is somewhere not many people see. We took our friends on a trip down south to Cofete, which is quite a trek once you leave the paved roads of Morro…
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The Toston Lighthouse (Faro del Tostón)
The Toston Lighthouse (Faro del Tostón) is situated on the north-western coast of the island near to El Cotillo. It is situated on the promontory of Punta Tostón, which is also known as the Punta de la Ballena (Whale Point). From there you get a great view of Lanzarote. It is still working but, like…
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Big Waves in El Cotillo
Big Waves in El Cotillo Big Waves in El Cotillo are not that unusual in winter. After all, there is nothing between north America and the west coast of Fuerteventura for 3500 miles. They are spectacular at times and attract quite a crowd to watch the big ocean waves crash onto the rocks and beaches…
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Finding the long, lost, source of the Tababaire
Intrepid and dangerous expedition to find the long, lost, source of the Tababaire, Fuerteventura. Definitely off the beaten track. I endeavour to bring new and unusual things in Fuerteventura to this channel, despite the very real personal danger to life and limb. So, in the true spirit of Dr Livingstone himself, I went in search…
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Fuerteventura Surf Spots – Corralejo
Fuerteventura Surf Spots – Corralejo I braved the elements and risked life and limb to capture the surfers surfing in Corralejo. OK, the truth is I sat comfortably on a bench and videoed because they were so close. I know nothing about surfing, other than having watched them for many years, but the waves in…
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Kite Festival, Corralejo, Fuerteventura
International Kite Festival, Corralejo, Fuerteventura, November 2015 This was the 28th running of the annual Fuerteventura Kite Festival which takes place every November on the Dunes Beach near Corralejo. There were hundreds of colourful and amusing kites flying above the beach and, of course, the weather was lovely, as usual. Most of them were large…
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Discover Betancuria: Fuerteventura’s Historic Treasure
Fancy a trip back in time? Betancuria, nestled in the heart of Fuerteventura, is just the place for you. This charming town in the Canary Islands offers a unique glimpse into the island’s rich history and culture. As you wander through Betancuria’s narrow streets, you’ll feel like you’ve entered a different era. The town’s well-preserved…
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Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura – A Walk Around The Port
Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura – A walk around the port We had friends from the UK staying with us last week and the girls wanted to go shopping. I dropped them off at the Rotundas indoor shopping centre in the capital, Puerto del Rosario, and then I went for a walk around the port area.…