Things To Do

Most visitors to Corralejo come for its glorious weather and miles of beaches with their fine sand and warm, turquoise waters. Visitors are spoiled for choice with seven miles of prime beach surrounding the resort town, starting just two miles out. There are also smaller bays along the coast as well as a few square miles of sand dunes. The area has been designated a nature reserve and so is mostly unspoiled. Within the town itself a white sand beach with a strip of volcanic rock near the shore can be found by the promenade. Thanks to its location within the harbour islet this beach is more sheltered from the strong currents of much of the northern coast of Fuerteventura.

 

Along Corralejo's historical waterfront visitors will find a promenade lined with cafes, restaurants and bars. Near the seafront the town retains its traditional charm with many bars and restaurants being housed inside original buildings along narrow, uneven streets. The shops on the main street also offer a wide range of goods. Away from the seafront the resort's newer buildings spring up but those willing to explore can still find a number of Spanish bars. At the harbour ferries are constantly coming and going, carrying tourists to and fro. Two of the most popular routes are the 45-minute journey to Lanzarote and the short trip to the nearby volcanic island of Los Lobos.

 

Like all popular Canarian resorts Corralejo offers plenty of options for those wishing to enjoy some nightlife. There are plenty of English and Irish bars to choose from, as well as venues offering exotic cocktails, and along the waterfront and pedestrian square visitors can find live music that continues into the early hours. For those in search of more family holiday oriented entertainment, the resort's hotels also organise their own events and activities.

 

Corralejo's restaurants offer a wide variety of international cuisine, often with great views of the clear, intense blue seas and blinding beaches. As well as favourites like the ubiquitous steaks and burgers visitors can sample some of the town's excellent seafood, try the famous Majorero cheese from the indigenous mejorera goat, and other Fuerteventuran specialities. Dishes made using 'gofio', a roasted and ground grain flour used for thickening stews and soups, come particularly recommended.

 

A wide variety of watersports can be enjoyed in Corralejo, with windsurfing and windsailing being particularly popular thanks to the constant winds. Snorkelling and diving are also popular, particularly around the nearby island of Los Lobos which can be accessed via a short trip on a glass bottom boat or catamaran. Inland, visitors can play tennis, take a jeep safari and island tour, or rent quad bikes, cars, mountain bikes and motorbikes to explore some of the beautiful volcanic territory.