Corralejo: The Perfect Beach Destination

Corralejo is about forty kilometers from Fuerteventura airport. Thanks to the marina, Lanzarote or the island of Lobos are also very close.
From here you can set off to discover the whole island, from the famous dunes that are not far away, to the pristine white beaches in the south.
But also to the capital, Puerto del Rosario.

Beaches

The beaches of Corralejo are undoubtedly among the most popular on the island.
Expanses of fine golden sand frame a turquoise sea, giving the eyes an enchanting landscape with contrasting colors that few other destinations in the world offer.
Playa La Goleta, Grandes Playa de Corralejo and Playa Muelle Chico are just some of the beaches where you can spend your days and enjoy the ocean. The longest stretch of sand (a good ten kilometers of coastline) of the whole Canary archipelago is right here in Corralejo, inside the Natural Park of the same name, a protected area to safeguard the endemic plant and animal species.

Things to do in Corralejo

There are numerous activities that a stay in Corralejo allows you to carry out, suitable for every taste and need!
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The city centre

The center of Corralejo is the ideal place to stroll and get in touch with the life of Fuerteventura. Here there are numerous commercial activities, which however do not impact with the roots of this island aimed at keeping its most natural and “wild” aspect intact.
Location suitable for all types of travellers, from couples and families thanks to its great security and tranquility, but also for young people and groups of friends who can find here a center animated by clubs and restaurants.
Its square framed by palm trees and characterized by a star-shaped pavement is located in the heart of Corralejo, not far away is the “El Campanario” centre, from whose tower you can scrutinize the city from above and in whose courtyard on certain days of the week it is possible to walk among the stalls of souvenirs, clothing and handicrafts.

Corralejo Natural Park

A real desert overlooking the sea, accessible by car or bus via the state road that crosses it, with the possibility of stopping to satisfy all the senses: the view of this wonderful strip of sand with its desert dunes and the spectacular contrast with the colors of the ocean, unmissable at sunset, when the sand is bathed in an intense gold.
“The sound of silence”, that incredible and deafening sound that the desert produces in its complete silence and serenity deep within.
Then the sense of smell, with the intense scent of land and sea.
The sense of touch, perhaps the most pleasant sense of all, when you dip your feet in the soft sand and sink into the dunes, allowing yourself to be completely enveloped by nature and become one with it …

El Cotillo

From Corralejo you can also set out to discover the western area of the island, with its cliffs, and El Cotillo, where you can relax on the longest beach on the island, Playa La Concha. Do not miss a stop on the bays of Majanicho, halfway between Corralejo and El Cotillo.

The boat excursions

Various boat excursions leave from the port of Corralejo, among the most interesting a day to discover the lunar landscapes of Lanzarote, and the exit on a catamaran sailing towards the nearby and splendid island of Lobos.

Sports activities

One cannot imagine Corralejo without thinking of the many sports that can be practiced there, first of all surfing.
The locality is also famous throughout the world for the practice of surfing, windsurfing and kite surfing.

Nightlife

Corralejo is a lively and exuberant resort. Here you can taste the typical dishes of the island comfortably seated in one of the many restaurants in the centre, or spend the wee hours wandering among the numerous typical and lively bars frequented by surfers and tourists, in the company of music and a good drink!