Best resort in Fuerteventura for families

I am often asked through this website, and my Youtube channel, what is the best resort in Fuerteventura for families to stay in. The answer largely depends on things like how old the children are and what they like to do.

If you have very young children, then it doesn’t really matter too much where you stay as they will be happy pretty much anywhere. However, older and teenage children are a little harder to please, particularly these days. My brothers and I were happy with just a beach to play on (and in the cold UK too) but it seems that often isn’t enough for today’s kids.

Fuerteventura isn’t full of tourist attractions for kids like some other places. For example, there is just one water park (in Corralejo) and a zoo (Oasis Park near Costa Calma), and that is it as far as larger tourist attractions are concerned.

Fuerteventura family holidays are more about spending lots of quality time together and getting back to basics rather than having everything laid on a plate for you.

Believe me, when your children have grown up, it won’t be the time you spent a fortune going to that huge theme park with them that you and they remember. It will be that lovely day you spent on the beach making sand castles and splashing about in the sea together that brings back happy memories.

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Caleta de Fuste

Caleta de Fuste is considered the best resort in Fuerteventura for families by many and with British families in particular. It is a purpose-built tourist town that has grown from nothing over the last 30+ years.

The beaches are all man-made, but they are very child-safe. The sea is always calm due to the shape of the bay and the man-made reefs that protect them.

There are things for families to do besides the beaches and swimming pools. From the harbour, you can take a catamaran trip or go on the glass-bottomed submarine. Children can use the inflatable activity centre in the harbour – they will need to be able to swim though.

Older children can learn to surf with one of the surf schools. Other activities include children’s play parks, mini golf, sporting activities and a little road train, which can be a handy way of getting around the resort.

There are also performing sea lions in the harbour area, but I do not support anything that forces intelligent creatures to perform tricks to entertain stupid tourists.

Regarding where to stay in Caleta, you can choose a hotel, holiday complex or a private villa/apartment. Many of the hotels are all-inclusive, which, although not great for the local economy, is a great idea for families to know what their holiday will cost in advance. They generally have kids’ clubs and entertainment, too.

If you choose to go self-catering, there are plenty of restaurants around that cater to children and also a selection of supermarkets. The only McDonald’s on the island is in Caleta.

Click for a selection of family-friendly package holidays to Caleta de Fuste

You may be interested in watching my video about Caleta:

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Corralejo

Corralejo is the other popular family-friendly resort in Fuerteventura. Unlike Caleta de Fuste, Corralejo does have some life outside of tourism and Spanish people live here alongside expats and tourists.

There are several things for families to do in Corralejo:

• The Acua water park (not open during the winter months though)
• mini golf
• childrens’ playgrounds
• amusement park
• trampolines
• tennis
• a buggy trip (with an adult driver of course)
• a glass bottom boat trip
• a boat trip to Lobos Island
• surf schools

You could even take a day trip to Lanzarote by ferry from the harbour (but why leave such a beautiful island?

Of course, there are some great beaches. The town has some small, sandy beaches with calm water, which are good for children to play on. Just outside the town are the fabulous dunes beaches. One of the great sights of Fuerteventura.

When choosing where to stay in Corralejo, you can choose between a hotel, a holiday complex or a private villa/apartment. Many of the hotels are all-inclusive, which, although not great for the local economy, is a great idea for families in knowing what their holiday will cost in advance. They do generally have kids’ clubs and entertainment.

Click for a selection of package holiday deals to Corralejo

I have selected some of the best beachfront villas to rent in Corralejo if that is what you want.

If you do choose to go self-catering, there are plenty of good restaurants throughout Corralejo that cater for children and also a good selection of supermarkets. There is a Burger King in the high street.

You may be interested to watch my videos about Corralejo and the beaches around Corralejo:

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Costa Calma/Jandia

Costa Calma, Esquinzo and Jandia are in the south of the island. Both are mainly served by large all-inclusive hotels, many of which are on the beautiful 20-mile-long beach.

Within the hotels you will find things for kids to do but not so much outside, apart from the lovely beach that stretches for miles and the Oasis Park Zoo.

This area of the island is popular with German tourists but caters for all nationalities.

Click for selected package holiday deals to:

Costa Calma | Esquinzo

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El Cotillo

While El Cotillo does have some fantastic child-friendly beaches with very safe swimming, the village itself doesn’t really have too much for children to do, apart from a small children’s play park.

It tends to be more popular with couples. That said, there is an all-inclusive hotel (Coral Cotillo Beach Hotel) that has a good pool and entertainment and is just a short walk to the family beaches.

You can find more about El Cotillo, the hotels and apartments to rent here – elcotillo.net

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If you have any further questions about which resort in Fuerteventura is best for families, please feel free to leave a comment.

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