Tips & Tricks
Oasis Park (Museo del Campo Majorero, Carr. Gral. Jandía, 35627 La Lajita) – this is the only zoo anywhere in Fuerteventura. Amog the animals found here are hippos, giraffes, African elephants, and lemurs. Oasis Park Fuerteventura boasts the only interactive show with snakes and crocodiles in the Canary Islands, where members of the public are […]
Playa del Matorral (Jandía peninsula) – this beach has the distinction of being location on the southernmost part of the island. The popularity of this Caribbean-like beach (with its white sands and turquoise blue water) is confirmed by the presence of various resorts. Water sports are also pursued here, such as windsurfing and Kite boarding.
Rallye de La Oliva – this cool auto race is held in the island every November, and is reminiscent of the “Paris to Dakar” auto race held some years back. Participants’ driving skills are tested on the often rough terrain that is characteristic of this island. This event is part of a series of similar […]
Parque Natural de Corralejo (Highway FV-1ª, Corralejo, La Oliva) – this is a natural park consisting of yellow dunes stretching along the east coast for about 10 km from Corralejo. Tourists come here just as much to enjoy the beach, as they come to see the rest of the park. There’s a lifeguard on duty […]
Playa de Costa Calma (Pájara – Jandía peninsula) – this beach is located in the southern part of Furteventura, close to the town of La Lajita. This beach is two kilometers of white sand and refreshing turquoise waters. Its idyllic shoreline invites sunbathers to stroll along the sand, admiring the impressive views of a coastline […]
Playa Barca (35627 La Lajita) – this beach (which is part of Playa Sotavento) is located just a short distance northeast of Costa Calma, and is one of the options that visitors approaching the Jandía Peninsula area can consider. Windsurfing & kitesurfing are some of the main leisure pursuits here, given the high winds […]