What to do in 7 days in Fuerteventura by van?
Fuerteventura is the second largest island of the 8 Canary Islands, just behind Tenerife. From the north to the south we are separated by 2 hours of travel. In between, we have a world of experiences to discover.
They say that it is the island of the wind, a paradise for wind nautical sports. Cradle of great athletes.
The island of duality, either you don’t like it or you just love it. Infinite white-sand beaches, to simply do…nothing. Just you and your time.
For 7 days you can discover endless special and secret places where you can get lost. We always say that it is the island of flowing and letting yourself go. People say that this island is a way of life, that it changes you, that it does not leave you indifferent.
VanVaz wants to accompany you on this route, on this adventure.
Day 1
Dunes of Corralejo
Lobos
Corralejo promenade
If we go up from the airport, we recommend not going up the highway and going towards Dunas de Corralejo, this landscape will surprise us. Along this road we have different beaches with parking, to make a stop and even enjoy a swim in these crystal clear waters and white sand.
We continue towards Corralejo. Once there, you can enjoy a walk near the marina, and if you feel like it, do not forget to take a boat to the islet of Lobos to spend half a day and return at sunset.
At the sports dock you have numerous fast boats that will take you to Lobos and pick you up.
When you return, it is a very good option to take a walk along the Corralejo promenade and discover its squares full of atmosphere. Or rest watching the sunset, having a drink by the sea.
Day 2
Carretera del Norte Corralejo
Majanicho
Lajares
El Cotillo
We start in Corralejo and we recommend the North road from Corralejo to El Cotillo, which runs along the coast. Enjoy the colors, smell, saltpeter. We can only give you advice. Take all the time you need to capture the magic of this place.
You will pass by the Mejillones Beach, where on days with a lot of sea, you can see a spectacle of strength and colors. After this beach you will arrive at Majanicho, a fishing village, where a stop along the way is mandatory. Take your time and relax.
Right in Majanicho you have a detour towards Lajares. We recommend a visit and feel the lifestyle that people have. Have breakfast, lunch or just take a walk.
In the afternoon you can return to the north road towards El Cotillo and stop by the Lagos del Cotillo and visit the Faro del Tostón to finally see the sunset on El Cotillo beach and see how the sun falls into the sea.
Day 3
La Oliva/ Tefia/ Puertito de los Molinos
Betancuria
Carretera Vega rio Palma
Pájara
This day is to do a little more kilometers, but the enjoyment of the landscape is assured.
We start our day, heading south.
Passing through La Oliva, capital of the North of Fuerteventura, towards Tefía on 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 point is.
If we have time we can visit the Playa del Valle.
Later we went to Betancuria, a city with a very curious history from the time of arrival in the Canary Islands.
The road that goes 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 at Pájara, the municipality in Spain with the most kilometers of coastline, a good place to buy groceries and make a stop along the way.
Day 3 is a day to do kilometers, so we recommend that you take it easy, there is no rush,
Day 4
Ajuy (Caves)
Garcey Beach
La Pared (Beach)
We start towards Ajuy. A walk to its caves is a safe bet. If we head south we have Garcey beach, a beach with the story of the shipwreck of a ship (The American Star), where we can see its remains in the low seas.
If we continue along the road, you can make a stop along the way at the Sicasumbre astronomical viewpoint. From this point to La Pared there are 15 minutes in which we can stop at one of the beaches indicated, especially curious for being between cliffs and black sand.
La Pared is a good spot to watch the sunset, as it is located in the west of the island.
Day 5
- Cofete
After a busy day, we head south to visit the Jandia Natural Park. We believe that investing a whole day in this part is essential, to go slowly
Past Morrojable, we will see the deviation towards Cofete and Faro Punta de Jandía.
We recommend the journey to Cofete, its viewpoint, its beaches and why not, visit Casa Winter, living history of how the Second World War came to Fuerteventura.
Day 6
- Playa Mal Nombre
- Playa de Sotavento
- Las Playitas
- Faro de la Entallada
- Las Salinas
Penultimate day and we visit the “Playas de Canarias” area, the east of the island. We start from the south, for a day of towel and sea between the beaches of Mal Nombre and Playa del Canario. For the bravest it is a luxury to see the sunrise there and take a bath.
Once the towel is lifted, we can go to eat in the Las Playitas area, Gran Carajal. Further north we can turn off to see the Entallada Lighthouse, with its minimalist and charming road.
Finally and to end this day, Las Salinas del Carmen, hide us some working salt mines, which 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 leave a day to repeat some site or visit something that we have left pending. Or just laze on a beach without thinking about much more than that. Rest.