How to Spend 7 Days in Fuerteventura
Do you have a break in mind but don't know which place to choose? Don't worry, because in this article we’re going to tell you what to see in Fuerteventura in 7 days, a special island that is known as ‘the beach of the Canary Islands’.
There’s no doubt that its more than 150 kilometres of beaches where you can enjoy the sun and the sea breeze full of negative ions make this island the closest thing to paradise on Earth.
So it's no wonder that this island, whose name in Spanish refers to the god Aeolus, is one of the magnets that attracts windsurfers and kitesurfers on practically any day of the year.
And because nature blessed Fuerteventura with a spectacular volcanic landscape, UNESCO itself declared the entire island a Biosphere Reserve in 2009.
Fuerteventura is also home to one of the tastiest delicacies not only in the Canary Islands, but also in Spain: Majorero cheese. This delicacy was awarded Protected Designation of Origin status in 1996 and is of enormous socio-economic importance on the island.
A week is more than enough time to cover the closest Canary Island to the African continent (just 100 kilometres). Do you dare to read on to discover the best things to see in Fuerteventura in a week?
Fuerteventura in 7 Days itinerary
A week is 7 days. Or 168 hours. Or 10,080 minutes. Or 604,800 seconds. But on Fuerteventura, time stands still. That's what happens in paradise. Do you want to start enjoying a unique island? Here we go!
Day 1: Corralejo and Lobos Island
The first day will take us through 9 kilometres of large beaches and small coves in the Corralejo Natural Park, home to an immense dune area that delights all who visit it.
Just opposite the tourist town of Corralejo is the Lobos Island, whose name evokes the monk seals and sea lions that inhabited this islet. Nowadays, it’s a haven of serenity where you can forget about daily stress.
Day 2: El Cotillo
The small fishing village of El Cotillo, whose natural charm goes without saying, offers one of the best sunsets in Fuerteventura, especially at the Playa de la Concha beach, with fine white sand and few waves protected by a natural reef.
To the north of the village, just a few kilometres away and under the watchful and imposing gaze of the Faro del Tostón lighthouse, there’s a series of beaches protected from the waves and linked together to form lagoons that are perfect for swimming: Playa de los Charcos.
Day 3: Puerto del Rosario and Caleta de Fuste
The route of things to see in Fuerteventura in 7 days continues towards the capital of the island: Puerto del Rosario. This is, without a doubt, the real paradise for those who want to disconnect from their beach urges by strolling through a city that surprises both locals and visitors alike.
It’s essential to visit its Sculpture Park, its colourful murals, the picturesque Church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario, the Unamuno House-Museum, the historic Hornos de Cal lime kilns or the spectacular Playa de los Pozos beach, among other attractions.
Day 4: Interior of the island
The interior of Fuerteventura is reminiscent of strange distant planets where aridity is the only thing to be found. However, every few kilometres there are typical villages that delight all visitors.
Proof of this are Lajares (the paradise of goat meat), La Oliva (the former military headquarters of the island, as the Casa de los Coroneles shows), Antigua (with almost Manchegan windmills), Betancuria (home to traditional museums) or Tuineje (with tasty cheese dairies).
Day 5: Ajuy
The west of Fuerteventura is home to one of its wildest areas: Ajuy. This small fishing village (ideal for tasting fresh fish) has one of the few black sand beaches on the island.
But there’s not only tranquillity here, but also squirrels. Yes, you read that right: squirrels. Ever since someone released these friendly animals many years ago, the mysterious Ajuy Caves have become their secret lair.
Day 6: Costa Calma and Morro Jable
A visit to the spectacular beaches in the south of the island is a must on a 7-day Fuerteventura sightseeing tour. Costa Calma and its turquoise beaches are probably the closest thing to the Caribbean outside of it.
Likewise, the southern resort of Morro Jable has a kilometre-long beach with crystal clear waters along the coast of the Jandia peninsula governed by the Morro Jable Lighthouse.
Day 7: Cofete
Cofete is perhaps the wildest beach on Fuerteventura. In fact, it’s the beach with the least human impact and also the longest in the whole of the Canary Islands. If you’re looking for freedom, this is the place for you. On a curious note, it has been the location for countless film shoots.
However, to get there you have to be patient. The best way to get there? A 4x4, because the dirt road leading to Cofete isn’t suitable for all vehicles. Be that as it may, the reward is well worth it.
Fuerteventura in a week is more than enough
As you’ve seen, the flattest island of the Canarian archipelago has a multitude of hidden treasures that aren’t visible to the eye: gastronomy, tradition, culture, beaches, fauna, flora... the list is endless.
Thanks to this complete guide of things to see in Fuerteventura in 7 days you’ll be able to discover in depth an island that never ceases to amaze locals and visitors alike on any day of the year thanks to its unbeatable climate. How about visiting it?
