Fuerteventura, the second-largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, pairs volcanic desert landscapes with some of the best beaches in the archipelago. This guide brings together visitor guides to the island’s natural landmarks and family attractions, from the towering dunes of Corralejo Natural Park to the dramatic Ajuy Caves carved into the coastline. Several of the island’s best viewpoints, including Mirador de Morro Velosa, offer sweeping views across the interior’s volcanic terrain. For a change of pace, Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura and the Acua Water Park in Corralejo make for easy family days out. Each linked guide covers ticket prices, opening hours and practical tips for planning a visit.
Natural landscapes and viewpoints
Fuerteventura’s interior and coastline hold some of the Canary Islands’ most striking volcanic scenery, best seen from a handful of well-placed miradors and along the island’s dramatic coast.
- Mirador de Guise y Ayose, Fuerteventura: what first-time visitors should know — a viewpoint named after two legendary Guanche kings, with views over the island’s volcanic interior.
- Mirador del Risco de las Peñas, Fuerteventura: 2026 visitor guide — a clifftop viewpoint looking out over the north of the island and the surrounding Atlantic.
- Mirador de Morro Velosa, Fuerteventura: a practical guide with hours, prices and tips — sweeping views across the island’s volcanic terrain, with a small visitor centre attached.
- Ajuy Caves, Fuerteventura: 2026 visitor guide — spectacular sea caves carved into the coastline, reached along a short coastal path.
- Corralejo Natural Park, Fuerteventura: a practical guide with hours, prices and tips — sweeping sand dunes protected as a natural park, popular for walking and photography.
Family days out
For a break from sightseeing, Fuerteventura has two established attractions built specifically for families.
- Acua Water Park, Corralejo: a complete guide — the island’s only water park, with slides and pools suited to a range of ages.
- Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura: visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips — a wildlife park combining animal encounters with a botanical garden.
5 great Fuerteventura experiences to book
- 🐬 Spot dolphins and whales on a two hour wildlife cruise.
- 🚤 Take a glass-bottom boat cruise, with snorkelling and water sports thrown in.
- 🏝️ See southern Fuerteventura’s top natural highlights – on a fantastic day tour.
- 🌌 Go stargazing at night on the dunes of Corralejo.
- ⛵ Visit Lobos Island on a half day sailing tour (with lunch).
Planning your visit
Most of the sites on this page, particularly the miradors and Ajuy Caves, are easiest to reach with a rental car, since public transport between them is limited and infrequent. Fuerteventura is known for strong, near-constant winds, so it’s worth checking each guide for advice on footwear and timing at exposed spots like the Corralejo dunes and the clifftop viewpoints.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Fuerteventura?
Most visitors spend a week or more, since the island’s attractions are spread out and best reached by car. A shorter three or four-day trip can still cover the main viewpoints, the Ajuy Caves and one of the family attractions.
What is Fuerteventura best known for?
Fuerteventura is best known for its long, sandy beaches, strong winds that draw windsurfers and kitesurfers, and a volcanic desert interior unlike the greener landscapes of some neighbouring Canary Islands.
Is Fuerteventura worth visiting?
Fuerteventura suits anyone after beaches, watersports or dramatic volcanic scenery rather than lush greenery or a lively nightlife scene. The island’s natural landmarks, from its dunes to its sea caves, are its main draw.