All Excursions in Fuerteventura

There are many sights in Fuerteventura. The island offers a unique and varied landscape, as well as an excellent tourist infrastructure. There is so much to discover and do. The leisure activities you chose to do certainly depend on your individual preferences and interests and, sometimes, on your budget. Therefore, often it is not easy to get a good overview and to make the right choice of the ideal trip for your vacation. In the following article, we present some of the different excursions in Fuerteventura and tell you what you should consider.

The Best Fuerteventura Excursions at a Glance

Organized excursions in Fuerteventura

There is no shortage of operators and organized tours in Fuerteventura. A wide variety of activities can turn your vacation into something extraordinary. You will find corresponding trips for all the different attractions. On the sea, on land and even in the air.

If you like nature, you can book a guided hike or a bicycle tour. Adrenaline junkies opt for a buggy tour, a crazy Jet Ski ride or go up in the air while parasailing. Those who do not want to give up their comfort choose a coach or minibus trip. This way you can travel comfortably to almost all the beautiful and impressive attractions of this island with air conditioning. Last but not least, the Atlantic also offers endless opportunities. Diving or snorkeling is always worthwhile, due to its colorful and extremely lively underwater world. Or a relaxed trip out on the sea on a small or larger boat. You may be looking for cetaceans or just want to have fun at a party.

These are just some suggestions among all the possibilities, which await you in Fuerteventura. On our website you will find a large selection of excursions and organized tours that you can do and experience in Fuerteventura.

Amusement parks and water parks in Fuerteventura

The Oasis Park in La Lajita

The Oasis Park is located in the south of Fuerteventura is. About 3,000 animals live in a gigantic facility of 800,000 square meters. These include elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, apes such as gorillas and chimpanzees, as well as kangaroos and parrots. Stroll through a botanical garden and admire the sea lions for their acrobatic tricks. In addition to the farm where animals can be petted and playgrounds, the park also houses the largest camel reserve in Europe. So that you can also go on a camel safari for an hour.

Carr. Gral. Jandía, s/n, 35627 La Lajita

The Acua Water Park in Corralejo

Giant slides, wave pool and an artificial raging river. All this can be done at Acua Water Park. On an area of 25,000 square kilometers, relaxation and excitement alternate in the various activities. A straight ramp with the scary name “Kamikaze Slide” brings your blood pressure to the limit. And the curve slide descends in zigzags at a vertiginous pace. Even the little once will find something great to do in the large kid’s’ area.

Avenida Nuestra Senora del Carmen 41, 35660 Corralejo

The Go-Kart Tracks in Puerto del Rosario and Tamaretilla

You will find the Gran Karting go-kart track on the outskirts of the capital, Puerto del Rosario. On a 1 kilometer long circuit, children over 5 years and adults have a lot of fun during their great racing experience. You can eat and drink in an attached bar.

Fuerteventura Gran Karting, Calle Heneken, s/n, 35600 Puerto del Rosario

The second kart track is located in the south-central area of the island. There is the 1.5 km long Senior track and the 500 meter junior track. The tracks have many curves but leave enough space to overtake. With the power karts you can run on the track at up to 65 kilometers per hour.

GO Karting Tamaretilla, Lugar Tamaretilla, 17, 35629 Tesejerague

The Marine Aquarium in Tarajalejo

In Tarajalejo, in the Centro de Ocio (leisure center) you will find this rather small attraction, which is worth visiting if you come through this town anyway. In several seawater aquariums of 3 to 4 meters high you can see rays, small sharks, lobsters, moray eels, sea urchins and more. In the garden of the facility you will also find a small Koi pond.

Acuario Tarajalejo, Ctra. General De Tarajalejo s/n, 35627 Tarajalejo

Play Golf in Fuerteventura

The island of Fuerteventura is a paradise for golf lovers. Sunshine all year and it hardly ever rains. Ideal conditions for this sublime ball game.

All over Fuerteventura there are several well maintained golf courses. Who doesn’t want to tee off under palm trees and dunes?

The Fuerteventura Golf Club in Caleta de Fuste is the largest golf course on the island (18 holes par 70). Other popular golf courses include Golf Salinas de Antigua,

Las Playitas Golf and Jandia Golf Club. The golf courses are open to both experienced players and beginners. As a veteran, you can improve your handicap and, as an inexperienced, you can book a course for beginners and try your luck in this sport.

Fiestas in Fuerteventura

The Canarios like to celebrate. Fuerteventura offers a variety of fiestas, events and romerias (religious festivals) throughout the year. The Romerias generally consist of a procession / pilgrimage, and a service followed by a dance with traditional music and local food and drink. Such fiestas can last for various days. Here are the most important festivals and events of Fuerteventura at a glance:

In February / March the carnival is announced. It has a lot of South American influence and is celebrated at the powerful pace of Samba rhythms. The costumes and the floats, consequently, are colorful and very elaborate. The most beautiful carnival parade is celebrated in Puerto del Rosario. In mid-July, the patron saint of sailors and fishermen is honored and acclaimed. The Fiesta del Carmen is celebrated in Corralejo and Morro Jable with huge maritime processions. An innumerable amount of yachts and boats travel along the coast; each with their own party, food and drinks on board. The first boat carries the statue of Santa Carmen. And La Oliva extensively honors their local saint Nuestra Señora at the beginning of October, with traditional costumes and music.

Fuerteventura Nightlife

Fuerteventura’s nightlife takes place mainly in Corralejo. Other resorts have bars and nightclubs, but their nightlife is nowhere comparable to the one of Corralejo.

The focal point for nightlife in Corralejo is the Shopping Center Atlantico on Avenida del General Franco. Here will find countless bars and discotheques in the upper floor. Further down the street, there are more nightclubs, pubs and bars with live music.

 Caleta de Fuste has most tranquil nightlife it takes place in the local shopping centers along the main street.

While the nightlife in Moro Jable is a bit more lively. In the Shopping Center Jandía you can have fun in the bars and some discotheques on the top floor. In addition, you will find several cocktail bars, a pub that occasionally has live music and some restaurants and bars in Plazoleta de Cirilo López, in the center of the old fishing village Morro Jable.

What to Consider?

How to Choose the Best Activities and Excursions?

It is difficult to get an overview of the almost unmanageable variety of organized tours in Fuerteventura. Not only the question arises, which is right one for you, but also if the operators provide a good service. Do they deliver what they promise? Are they well organized? Do they have all the necessary licenses and insurance? All questions that may come up during the tedious research on the Internet. We, as CANCO, have already verified all this for you. Before working with an operator and offering their activities and tours on our website, we check the relevant review portals for the operator’s reputation and customer satisfaction. The activities that you can book on our website are presented with all the necessary information that will allow you to choose the one that is suitable for you. On the other hand, with the right operator, you don’t have to worry about anything.

What Should You Consider When Booking?

You should keep in mind that every excursion has its season. During this time for short-term reservations, it often happens that spaces are completely booked up often for days in advance. Therefore, we always recommend booking your favorite activity in Fuerteventura with enough anticipation. Take a look at our offers, discuss them with your family and if you have any queries, you can always contact us. There are no risks with us, because we guarantee a cancellation right of up to 24 hours. This means that you can cancel without reason up to 24 hours before the start of the reserved activity and we will fully refund the paid deposit. And on top of that, we offer the excursions and tours in Fuerteventura at the same prices as the operators.