Things to do in Corralejo: dunes, Lobos island and more

If you are looking for things to do in Corralejo, the short answer is: dunes, beaches, a boat to a small island, a volcano to hike, a handful of good days out and, of course, the sea. Corralejo is a small town on the north-east coast of Fuerteventura, and most of what makes it worth visiting is within a short trip. This guide covers the main ones, with what we could verify and what you should confirm before you go.

In short

• Dunes: the Corralejo dunes natural park, 2,668.7 hectares along the north-east coast.
• Beaches: the long Grandes Playas, south of town.
• Boat trip: Isla de Lobos, which needs a permit according to the guides we read.
• Hike: Calderón Hondo volcano, starting in Lajares.
• Day out: El Cotillo on the west coast.
• Water: surf, windsurf and other lessons in town.

Things to do in Corralejo, in the order we would do them

1. Walk the dunes and the Grandes Playas

According to Spain's tourism board, the Corralejo dunes natural park covers 2,668.7 hectares along the island's north-east coast, from Playa Puerto Remedios in the north to the volcanic cone of Montaña Roja at its southern end. It also notes endemic species and a dune field of scientific interest.

Rules to know: the dunes can be seen from several points along the FV-104 road, but visitors should only walk on the marked trails. The long Grandes Playas run along the park, and Capture the Atlas describes about six miles of coastline, with some beaches suited to families and windier ones used for water sports. The tourism board lists the tourist office in Corralejo at Avenida Marítima 16.

For more on the landscape, see our nature page and beaches page.

2. Take the boat to Isla de Lobos

Isla de Lobos is a small island, also a natural park, reached by a short boat trip from Corralejo's port. According to Capture the Atlas, you need a special permit and can stay for a maximum of four hours; La Concha beach is a ten-minute walk from the port, and there is a walk up Montaña de la Caldera and snorkelling at El Puertito. A Barceló guide says access is limited to 400 people a day in two shifts of 200.

We could not find an official page from the Cabildo de Fuerteventura, and the guides give different advance-booking times and mention possible fees. Please check the current rules before you plan the day.

3. Hike Calderón Hondo from Lajares

Capture the Atlas describes a hike to the Calderón Hondo volcano starting from Lajares, taking around an hour, and suggests half a day if you include the trip. Our own nature page mentions a popular walk around the volcano crater in Lajares, followed by lunch at the local cafés next to the volcano. Wear proper shoes and bring water.

4. Spend an evening in the town

Start on Avenida de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, the main street for shops and restaurants. Capture the Atlas mentions a promenade that is good at sunset, free concerts in summer at Plaza Patricio Calero, and a traditional market twice a week at Plaza del Centro Comercial El Campanario. Check the current market and concert days locally, as we have not confirmed them. The Campanario shopping centre is also the landmark we give for finding our street on our location page.

5. Surf, windsurf and other water sports

Corralejo has surf and windsurf schools for several levels. If you want to surf, read our guide to surf spots by level first, then our beginner guide.

6. Day out to El Cotillo

El Cotillo, on the west coast, is known for surf. Capture the Atlas suggests the area around the Castillo del Tostón for local restaurants, views and wild beaches. Our surf page describes the sandy beach as a good beginner spot when the swell is small and the wind blows from the east.

7. Breakfast or brunch after a morning in the water

We wrote a list of our favourite places in the best spots for an after-surf breakfast or brunch. It is from 2022, so check opening hours before you go.

A word of caution: Popcorn Beach

Capture the Atlas describes Popcorn Beach (Playa del Bajo de la Burra) as about 15 minutes by car from the centre, with the last stretch on a dirt track, and warns of strong currents and a rocky surface. If you go, drive carefully and be careful in the water.

Getting here and getting around

Our location page explains how to reach Coco by shuttle, bus, car and taxi. We recommend checking timetables and prices before you travel, as they change. A guest who stayed with us wrote that you can walk to the centre of Corralejo from our house.

Where to stay

If you want a base for these plans, our rooms start at €28 per bed in the dorm and €50 per private room per night (October 2026), with a minimum stay of three nights. You can check dates on the booking page. Our what is a surf house guide explains how the house works.

Sources

Spain's tourism board, Corralejo natural park, and Capture the Atlas, Things to do in Corralejo, both read on 18 October 2026 (Capture the Atlas shows no publication date). The Isla de Lobos figures come from guides and operators, not from an official page; check with the Cabildo de Fuerteventura. Our own pages and a Google review of Coco Surfhouse supply the rest.