Fuerteventura Canary Islands Travel Guide
Many travelers encounter Corralejo a place with wide-open spaces, a welcoming community, and a gentle pace of life. If you are looking for thrilling water sports, quiet beach days, or a vibrant evenings, Corralejo has a setting for all.
This guide provides information and tips to organize your time effectively. You learn about the island’s unique geography, its change from fishing small town to popular resort, and how to immerse yourself in its culture.
This personal planner will support your island escape.
Corralejo is situated on the northernmost point of Fuerteventura, a Canary Island. Fuerteventura belongs to the Canary Islands archipelago, an autonomous community of Spain. This chain of islands lies in the Atlantic Ocean, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) off the northwest shoreline of Africa.
Looking out from Corralejo’s shores, you see the small, uninhabited island of Lobos (Isla de Lobos) directly across the Bocaina Strait. Beyond Lobos, the larger island of Lanzarote is visible on the horizon. This arrangement makes Corralejo a hub for inter-island excursions.
Vast white sand dunes stretch for miles in a southerly direction, a protected area of beauty.
Sweeping coastlines are ideal for walking, sunbathing, and water activities.
Further inland, terrain shifts to volcanic formations, ancient craters, and lava fields.
These winds cool the air and generate ideal conditions for wind-powered water sports.
The blend of desert, volcanic rock, plus the ocean creates an distinct island setting.
The strait is itself a busy waterway, with ferries constantly moving between Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. This geographical arrangement makes Corralejo a hub for inter-island excursions.
The dunes transition into sweeping, golden beaches that offer miles of coastline for walking, sunbathing, and water sports.
More inland, the terrain shifts to volcanic formations, with historic craters and lava fields influencing the island'the inland areas.
The island’s location in the Atlantic means it has consistent trade winds. These winds, whereas sometimes strong, offer a cooling effect.
Fuerteventura’s story begins millions of years ago, with volcanic activity shaping its landmass. Geologists say the island formed over 20 million years, making it one of the oldest in the Canary archipelago.
For centuries, the isle's location in the Atlantic Ocean made it become a stopover point for commerce routes connecting Europe with the Americas.
This old volcanic past left rugged terrain and distinct rock formations.
The island’s strategic location made it an important stopover point for trade.
Corralejo began as a quiet fishing village with a natural harbor.
The latter half of the 20th century signified a change for Corralejo. Travelers found its stunning beaches and relaxed atmosphere, leading to gradual development of tourist facilities.
