Category: What to do in Fuerteventura

This is where you will find posts showing what to do in Fuerteventura. This includes where to go in Fuerteventura, what to see in Fuerteventura and what to do in Fuerteventura that may be of interest to people coming on holiday or thinking of coming here to live. If you want to know which are good places to visit in Fuerteventura then you will find many suggestions here.

  • toston lighthouse

    The Toston Lighthouse (Faro del Tostón)

    The Toston Lighthouse (Faro del Tostón) is situated on the north-western coast of the island near to El Cotillo. It is situated on the promontory of Punta Tostón, which is also known as the Punta de la Ballena (Whale Point). From there you get a great view of Lanzarote. It is still working but, like…

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  • Big Waves in El Cotillo

    Big Waves in El Cotillo

    Big Waves in El Cotillo Big Waves in El Cotillo are not that unusual in winter. After all, there is nothing between north America and the west coast of Fuerteventura for 3500 miles. They are spectacular at times and attract quite a crowd to watch the big ocean waves crash onto the rocks and beaches…

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  • Source of the Tababaire

    Finding the long, lost, source of the Tababaire

    Intrepid and dangerous expedition to find the long, lost, source of the Tababaire, Fuerteventura. Definitely off the beaten track. I endeavour to bring new and unusual things in Fuerteventura to this channel, despite the very real personal danger to life and limb. So, in the true spirit of Dr Livingstone himself, I went in search…

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  • Fuerteventura Surf Spots

    Fuerteventura Surf Spots – Corralejo

    Fuerteventura Surf Spots – Corralejo I braved the elements and risked life and limb to capture the surfers surfing in Corralejo. OK, the truth is I sat comfortably on a bench and videoed because they were so close. I know nothing about surfing, other than having watched them for many years, but the waves in…

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  • International Kite Festival

    Kite Festival, Corralejo, Fuerteventura

    International Kite Festival, Corralejo, Fuerteventura, November 2015 This was the 28th running of the annual Fuerteventura Kite Festival which takes place every November on the Dunes Beach near Corralejo. There were hundreds of colourful and amusing kites flying above the beach and, of course, the weather was lovely, as usual. Most of them were large…

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  • Betancuria, Fuerteventura

    Betancuria, Fuerteventura – A trip up the mountains

    A trip up the mountains to Betancuria, Fuerteventura We had friends staying so had a trip through the mountains to the viewing point of “El Mirador de Morro Velosa” where you get probably one of the best views of the island. We then continued on to Betancuria for a walk and a Tapas lunch. The…

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  • puerto del rosario port

    Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura – A Walk Around The Port

    Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura – A walk around the port We had friends from the UK staying with us last week and the girls wanted to go shopping. I dropped them off at the Rotundas indoor shopping centre in the capital, Puerto del Rosario, and then I went for a walk around the port area.…

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