What to do in Fuerteventura in 7 days by campervan?
Fuerteventura is the second largest of the eight Canary Islands, just behind Tenerife. It takes about two hours to travel from north to south. In between, there's a world of experiences to discover.
They say it's the island of wind, a paradise for wind-powered water sports. The birthplace of great athletes.
The island of duality: you either hate it or you simply love it. Endless white sand beaches, perfect for doing…nothing. Just you and your time.
The island of duality: you either hate it or you simply love it. Endless white sand beaches, perfect for doing…nothing. Just you and your time.
For seven days you can discover countless special and secret places to get lost in. We always say it's the island of going with the flow and letting yourself go. People say this island is a way of life, that it changes you, that it leaves no one indifferent.
VanVaz wants to accompany you on this route, on this adventure.
Let's begin:
Day 1
- Corralejo Dunes
- Wolves
- Corralejo seafront promenade
If you are coming up from the Airport, we recommend not taking the highway and instead heading towards Corralejo Dunes, This landscape will surprise us. Along this road, we have several beaches with parking, perfect for stopping and even enjoying a swim in these crystal-clear waters and white sand.
We continue in that direction Corralejo. Once there, you can enjoy a stroll near the marina, and if you like, don't miss taking a boat to the Lobos Islet to spend half a day and return at sunset.
At the marina you have numerous fast boats that will take you to Lobos and pick you up.
When you return, a stroll along Corralejo's seafront promenade is a great option, where you can discover its lively squares. Or you can relax and watch the sunset while enjoying a refreshing drink by the sea.
Day 2
- North Road Corralejo
- Majanicho
- Lajares
- El Cotillo
We start in Corralejo and we recommend the Northern Highway from Corralejo to El Cotillo It's right next to the coast. Enjoy the colors, the smell, the salt air. We can only give you one piece of advice: take all the time you need to capture the magic of this place.
You will pass through the Mejillones Beach, On days with rough seas, you can witness a spectacular display of power and color. Beyond this beach, you'll reach Majanicho, a fishing village where a stop is a must. Take your time and relax.
Right in Majanicho, there's a turnoff towards Lajares. We recommend a visit to experience the local way of life. Have breakfast, lunch, or simply take a stroll.
In the afternoon you can resume the northern road towards El Cotillo and stop for the Cotillo Lakes and visit the Toston Lighthouse to finally watch the sunset on the beach El Cotillo and watch the sun set over the sea.
Day 3
- La Oliva/ Tefia/ Puertito de los Molinos
- Betancuria
- Vega-Palma Road
- Bird
This day involves covering a few more kilometers, but enjoying the scenery is guaranteed.
We started our day, heading south.
Passing through The Olive, capital of the North of Fuerteventura, direction Tefia To our right we will see the sacred mountain of Fuerteventura, Tindaya. Once we have passed through Tefía, we head towards the Puertito de los Molinos where we will be surprised by how wild this place is.
If we have time we can visit the Playa del Valle.
Afterwards we headed to Betancuria, city with a very curious history from the time of the arrival in the Canary Islands.
The road from Betancuria to La Pared (FV-30) is recommended, and if possible, at sunset. (Vega de Rio Palmas)
You can enjoy numerous viewpoints, from which you will see Fuerteventura from a special point of view.
We will arrive in Pájara, the municipality in Spain with the most kilometers of coastline, a good place to buy supplies and take a break along the way.
Day 3 is a day of covering kilometers, so we recommend that you take it easy, there's no rush, be aware of the places.
Day 4
- Ajuy (Caves)
- Garcey Beach
- The Wall (Beach)
We started heading Ajuy. A walk to its caves is a sure bet. If we head south, we have the Garcey beach, beach with the history of the shipwreck of a ship (The American Star), whose remains we can see at low tide.
If we continue along the road, you can make a stop along the way at the Sicasumbre Astronomical Viewpoint. From this point to The Wall It's a 15-minute drive where we can stop at one of the beaches they point out, which are especially interesting because they are nestled between cliffs and black sand.
The Wall It's a good spot to watch the sunset, as it's located on the west side of the island.
Day 5
- Cofete
After a busy day, we headed south to visit Jandía Natural Park. We believe that dedicating a whole day to this area is essential, to allow for a relaxed pace.
Past Morrojable, we will see the turnoff towards Cofete and Faro Punta de Jandía.
The journey to Cofete is highly recommended, with its viewpoint, beaches and, why not, a visit to Casa Winter, a living history of how World War II came to Fuerteventura.
Day 6
- Bad Name Beach
- Sotavento Beach
- The Little Beaches
- Entallada Lighthouse
- The Salt Flats
On our penultimate day, we explore the "Canary Islands Beaches" area, the east of the island. We start from the south, enjoying a day of sunbathing and swimming among the beaches of... Bad Name and the Canario beach. For the bravest, it's a luxury to watch the sunrise there and take a swim.
Once we've put down our towels, we can head to the area to eat. The little beaches, Gran Carajal. Further north we can take a detour to see the Entallada Lighthouse, with its minimalist and charming road.
Finally, to conclude this day, The Salt Flats of Carmen, Hidden away are working salt flats that can be visited, with a good area to rest.
Day 7
We like to think we've done our homework. But just in case, we set aside a day to revisit a place or visit something we missed. Or simply relax on a beach without thinking about much else. Relax.