Take some time off and join me for an 8-day / 7-night active hiking holiday in Fuerteventura. Explore volcanic landscapes, sunny trails, and the island’s natural beauty on an adventure-filled trip designed for hiking enthusiasts. DATES: This holiday is an ongoing offer. You can come whenever you wish and join
Fuerteventura is windy, wavy, and dry. People often come with a clear idea about how to spend their holidays here; most come for its excellent watersports conditions or to relax on the beach. While both these activities are great, there’s much more to discover. Here’s what you shouldn’t miss! 1.
Are you planning your first trip to Fuerteventura and don’t know what to expect, where to stay, which car to rent, and what to bring along? I’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions and answered them hoping they will make your decisions easier. 1. Should you stay in
Ready to explore more of this stunning island? Let’s hike the most beautiful northern Fuerteventura volcanoes and enjoy the greatest views! It’s all about the volcanoes (or mountains of volcanic origin) on Fuerteventura, so finding one for a hike shouldn’t be a problem. While it might be tempting to choose
Are you planning to come to Fuerteventura for the first time, or are you already fairly familiar with the island but would like to explore something new? In any case, this island offers so much more than just the ocean, the waves, the wind, and good fun in cozy bars,
If you’re looking for an easy hike with stunning scenery, Barranco & Arco de las Peñitas Hike is a great choice. Located near Betancuria and away from tourist crowds, it’s mostly flat with a few stairs leading to the small white Ermita de la Peña chapel. From the chapel, you
Cofete, a small settlement in the Jandía peninsula on the western Fuerteventura coast, is definitely one of the island’s highlights. Less for the village itself than for the exciting road trip, rewarded by the most beautiful, kilometers-long sandy beach, very often even quite empty. To get to Cofete, head south.
Ajuy is a small fishing village on the western Fuerteventura coast, famous for its caves and a beautiful black sandy beach, in calm conditions also safe enough for swimming. But there’s more! Although Ajuy is one of the places on Fuerteventura’s “must-see” list, it often stays underrated. People usually go
Calderon Hondo is one of the most famous volcanoes in Fuerteventura due to its proximity to Lajares, Corralejo, and El Cotillo and its nice and easy circular trail. It’s also one of the few on Fuerteventura with a proper crater, a treat that is not easy to find around here
Driving on the FV-207 from the north direction Tefia and then Betancuria (on FV-30), you’ll soon reach LLanos de la Concepcion with the small exit right to Aguas Verdes. After a 10-15 min drive, you’ll reach Playa del Valle, more famous for the beautiful natural pools hiding behind than for
Fuerteventura’s mountains are fairly low; the highest peak, Pico de la Zarza, only reaches 807 meters but offers a beautiful, easy hike and some of the most beautiful views on – and of – the island. Also, it counts as one of my Top 3 favorite hikes on Fuerteventura. Pico de
In Fuerteventura, the tide makes a difference, so it’s essential to know the status of the sea level at every moment, especially if we’re planning a trip to places exposed to the open ocean. Very often, they would only be accessible at low tide, while at high tide, they’re entirely
Looking from Corralejo towards the south, you won’t miss an impressive “table mountain” with a huge flat plateau on the right and a peak on the left. That’s Escanfraga, one of the most iconic volcanoes in northern Fuerteventura. It’s easy to hike and has spectacular views, so it’s worth putting
There are well-known touristy spots that we can find on every “Top 10 things to see” list, and then there are the ‘secret spots,’ reserved for those who don’t follow the crowds. Along both Fuerteventura’s coasts and inland, these ‘secret spots’ keep popping up. They might be a hidden natural
I’ve put together a list of 17 travel photography tips that will help you make better travel photos and – maybe even more importantly, encourage you to have fun making them. “If we were meant to stay in one place, we would have roots instead of feet,” – says Rachel
Squirrels are among the most photographed Fuerteventura motives since they’re easy to spot, feel quite fearless around people, and appear cute in pics. But do we know about them? The Barbary ground squirrels are not native to this island; they originate from northern Africa. A pair of them were brought
Montaña La Muda (also known as Monte Muda) is a beautiful volcano in the northern part of Fuerteventura. Although it’s one of the most accessible hikes, with some of the most beautiful views, it remains quite unknown and rarely visited. Important: This hike is not available from February 15 to
In Corralejo’s old city center, just behind the small ‘Muelle Chico’ pier, there’s this shop called Isis Boutique. It doesn’t look much from the outside, but behind the beautiful door, it tells an amazing story. One of the three oldest shops in Corralejo is filled with unique jewelry and clothes
I’m a huge fan of Fuerteventura, so finding five good reasons not to come here was quite challenging. People are drawn to Fuerteventura for various reasons, yet these same reasons could very well be a huge downside for others. Here’s my pick. 1. If you don’t like strong winds Fuerteventura
‘Calima’ is not a rare phenomenon in the Canary Islands. The name is the Spanish word for ‘haze’ and is used when the Sahara sand is brought to the Canary Islands from Western Africa with strong easterly winds. It happens many times throughout the year; the sky becomes all white/yellow
Do you crave adventure and the freedom to set your itinerary without discussing it, even with your hubby or a best friend? Solo female travel has become an ever-growing trend as women worldwide start empowering journeys, discovering new cultures, building self-confidence, and creating unforgettable memories. I’ve done my share of
Lobos is the only Fuerteventura’s island, lying about 2 km from north-eastern Fuerteventura’s coast, just across Corralejo. It is not permanently inhabited but makes a great day trip if you’re after swimming in the crystal clear ocean, hiking an easy volcano with great views of Corralejo and its sand dunes,
Are you in for a treat? If yes, you should definitely visit one of the most beautiful natural habitats in northern Fuerteventura, which, oddly enough, never made it to the most popular list: Montaña de La Arena and its badlands, Malpaís de la Arena. Important: This hike is not available
Agaves, or as locals here call them, ‘piteras’, fit so well to Fuerteventura’s landscape that it’s hard to believe they’re not native but were brought here some 500 years ago from Mexico. They normally reach around ten years of age but only bloom once in their lifetime, which, at the
Puertito de Los Molinos (in short – Los Molinos) on the western Fuerteventura’s coast is a small, laid-back village without too much going on there. But if you’re into “back to the roots” places, you’ll love it. So take a moment to roam around and explore the local life –
Although Fuerteventura is fortunately not a mass-tourism destination, there are excellent hotels here that attract their audience, too. Besides, the hack I’m describing below works in hotels worldwide, so you might find it helpful whenever you travel and wish to pay less for more. You’re all familiar with Booking.com, Expedia,
Join me on this beautiful holistic experience to nurture your body and soul! We’ll hike to one of the northern Fuerteventura volcanoes, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing Access Facelift experience in the most stunning natural environment. Relaxing Access Facelift is a carefully designed body therapy to energize and relax the
It’s easy just to assume something because it seems logical and makes sense, right? Such as that the Corralejo sand dunes are made of Sahara sand, blown by the eastern winds from around 100 km away Sahara desert. But they’re not! Keep reading to learn a couple of interesting, less-known
Jandía Natural Park is a protected area in the southern part of Fuerteventura. It covers almost all the Jandía peninsula, except the cities Costa Calma and Morro Jable, starting with the sand area south of La Pared. The Natural Park is visited daily by tourists but otherwise remains, to this
I’ve been intrigued by Wim Hof’s method for some time now. I’m not a huge fan of cold water, so getting myself deep into the freezing cold melted ice barrel seemed quite challenging. Imagine my surprise when I learned I could actually try it here on Fuerteventura! The information about
When going to Betancuria, we’re usually very excited about this beautiful old city, and rightfully so. But there’s more there than just the lovely city center. One of my favorites is the remains of the Convent of San Buenaventura, which was not only the first convent in Fuerteventura but also
The other day we were coming back from the south and decided to take a new, still undiscovered scenic road when I saw this beautiful mountain and stopped the car in awe. Such a perfect work of nature! The weather was kind of dark, and it was really windy and
My name is Jakica Jesih, and I come from Slovenia. After years of traveling, mainly as a solo traveler, I fell in love with Fuerteventura and made it my new home. The more I learned about this extraordinary island and its hidden, often very wild places, the more inspired I became by the beautiful connection between its vast emptiness and the powerful elements that make it so unique. I’m very excited to share this raw natural beauty and all I’ve learned about this remarkable place. On this page, you’ll find the information and tips you might find inspiring and helpful, as well as some of my services – guided tours I’m offering as a guide with a degree in ecotourism and consulting if you have specific questions about Fuerteventura.
For more info and valuable tips, please check the website or/and get in touch at jakica@siol.net or DM me on Instagram @jakionfuerte. I’ll be happy to share.
Welcome, and please, be a conscious traveler. Although it might look rough and wild, this island is also very fragile, exposed to elements and forces of nature that create so much beauty for us to enjoy but also take their toll. Let’s not add to that. Let’s just make memories, take photos, leave footprints – and nothing else.
