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Fuerteventura North Full-Day Tour

1. Fuerteventura North Full-Day Tour

Discover the unique landscapes of the north of Fuerteventura on this 6 hour guided tour. Visit the natural park of Corralejo, a protected area covering 2,600 hectares of golden sand dunes. Climb to the top of an imposing volcano in Lajares. Its last eruption occurred 50,000 years ago and created all of the land in the north of the island and formed the island of Lobos as well. Visit the Tostón Lighthouse, a magical place that's open to the sea, and discover some viewpoints in el Cotillo on the west coast of the island.

El Cotillo: Surfing Class with a Pro Surfer

2. El Cotillo: Surfing Class with a Pro Surfer

Attend a surf lesson with a pro surfer on this tour in El Cotillo. Enjoy the Canarian nature, experience the surf life, and learn how to ride a surfboard in the temperate waters of Fuerteventura. Meet your local surfing teacher at the surf school and enjoy easy transportation to a quiet spot where they will show you the basics, at whatever pace you want to go. Experience standing up on the board and riding your first wave or even just develop your skills. Your surfing instructor will accompany you into the water and provide all the tips and tricks necessary to get you up and riding a wave. Learn in a safe, calm environment and enjoy spending some time in the sun and sea.

Fuerteventura: Jeep Safari Cotillo Route

3. Fuerteventura: Jeep Safari Cotillo Route

Start your trip in Corralejo and head to Villaverde to learn about the former processing of flat yarns with traditional products. Continue to Oliva, a picturesque town with the House of the Colonels and a beautiful church. Take a break before continuing to Tindaya to discover local mysticism and traditions. Enjoy breathtaking views of the northwest coast with its numerous beaches, coves, and small bays. Visit Toston Castle and learn about the history of the conquest and attacks by English pirates, French and Berbers. Visit the old port, castle, and harbor. Finally, make your way to Cotillo to swim in the turquoise waters of the lakes before taking a hike to the cauldron for spectacular views of the island's volcanic activity. Enjoy panoramic views of the wasteland of Lanzarote and the dunes of Corralejo. 

Fuerteventura: Fishing Excursion to Lobos Island

4. Fuerteventura: Fishing Excursion to Lobos Island

Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your hotel in Corralejo. Climb aboard your boat and search for the best fishing spots around Lobos Island based on the weather conditions. Try your hand at bottom fishing and see if you can reel in a big one. After fishing, drop anchor opposite La Concha beach, famous for its tranquility and turquoise waters. Watch as the landscape ebbs and flows with the tide. Enjoy your choice of water activities, including swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, or snorkeling. Feed the fish or just daydream while soaking up the sun. Enjoy a fried-fish lunch made from the catch of the day, and papas arrugadas (boiled jacket potatoes) with Canary Island mojo sauce. Afterward, sail back to Corralejo.

From Corralejo: Small Group Windsurfing Class in El Cotillo

5. From Corralejo: Small Group Windsurfing Class in El Cotillo

Set off from Corralejo for a windsurfing lesson with a small group. Learn all the basics from a skilled instructor and then hit the open water. Take in amazing views off the coast as you feel the breeze rushing by you. After you are picked up in a van in Corralejo, set off to the lagoon in El Cotillo, where you will learn how to set up your board and sail. Your instructor will provide a wetsuit and boots for each student. Learn on land how to use the equipment. If you already have some experience, you can start directly on the water. In a fun and efficient way, the instructor will guide you step by step through the process. Windsurfing is fun and you will feel that right away. Whenever the instructor sees you're picking up on it, they will challenge you to try a new maneuver, a bigger sail, or a smaller board. Pose as the instructor takes photos of you so you can bring some fun memories home.. When you get tired you can stop, return your equipment, change, and you will be brought back to your accommodation. The lessons are suitable for kids, so bring the whole family along for a fun day on the water learning a new skill.

Fuerteventura: Explore the Area with a Bike Rental

6. Fuerteventura: Explore the Area with a Bike Rental

Enjoy the freedom to plan your own adventure in Fuerteventura with the use of a bicycle as an economic means of transport. Explore with ease and set out on a self-guided bike ride that fits your interests and schedule. Pick up your bike, hop on, and set off for your desired destination. You can ride along the trails in Corralejo National Park, or head towards the beautiful beaches that are nearby. If you are feeling more adventurous you can ride from Corralejo to Lajares or El Cotillo. Adventure awaits you with numerous attractions and an amazing landscape in Fuerteventura. Get outdoors and explore the area with the freedom of a bike rental.

Fuerteventura: 4x4 Off-Road Trip to El Cotillo and La Olivia

7. Fuerteventura: 4x4 Off-Road Trip to El Cotillo and La Olivia

There is no better way to discover the north part of the island than with 4x4 vehicles, they allow us to alternate the narrow roads with dirt tracks. The landscape of this area of the Canary Islands is unique and difficult to explain, you have to see it and you have to live it. After you are picked up from your hotel, you drive to the meeting point then a briefing about the excursion and you take off on your safari tour, following the dirt tracks that will take you up to La Caldera volcano. The vehicles will drive us through Majanicho village on the north shore of the island up to El Toston Lighthouse the northwestern point of Fuerteventura. The tour will also stop at a El Cotillos´s natural lakes for a refreshing swim, where you can enjoy fun activities and games for all ages. After continue your journey at La Oliva village visiting an Aloe Vera farm where you will be informed about the properties of this miraculous plant, and finally visiting Corralejo´s sand dunes, ending the day by returning to your hotel. If you are on holidays in Fuerteventura, it will be an unforgettable day

Corralejo: 5-Hour E-Bike Tour with Hike on Fuerteventura

8. Corralejo: 5-Hour E-Bike Tour with Hike on Fuerteventura

Discover the beauties of Fuerteventura using the lastest E-bike, which will provide you with the power to complete the ride. Surround yourself with nature, exploring a lunar landscape, dry sand, river beds, valleys with ancient craters and white beaches with crystal clear water. Pass the volcanoes that start from Corralejo and end in Lajares. Hike up to the Calderon Hondo, following a path that will bring you to a balcony overlooking the Crater of the Vulcanoes. From there, take in the stunning view of Fuerteventura with its sand dunes, volcanoes and coast. In the background, you'll be able to see Lanzarote.  Follow the dry riverbed of white sand that will bring you to Cotillo. Your e-bike or fat bike is easy to drive on the sand. Snap photos of the surfers' beach in El Cotillo. Take a one-hour break at the lagoon, where you can relax on the white-sand beach, swim in the blue and calm water, or enjoy the view from the restaurant in front of the beach while you are tasting the local cuisine. Return to Corralejo along the north route, passing some of the most beautiful beaches and surfer's spots on the island.

Fuerteventura: Trekking Tour Through the North of the Island

9. Fuerteventura: Trekking Tour Through the North of the Island

Cross the north of Fuerteventura whilst enjoying a nature hike through a unique environment. During this Trekking Tour, discover El Calderón Hondo in Lajares village, one of the most well-preserved volcanoes of the island. Climb to the edge of the crater and enjoy the impressive depth of the cone from a panoramic balcony, one of the best views of the north shore and Lanzarote. Walk through fossil dunes and into ravines formed by millions of years of erosion in the natural setting of La Cañada de Melian Canyon.  Next, relax in the typical village of El Cotillo located on the northeastern coast, which offers some of the island's most charming beaches. Visit a local bar or restaurant downtown before walking around the Toston lighthouse to see the ocean and the natural lakes of the north.  Finally, return to your hotel for a rest after this unforgettable day. Be picked up at your Hotel between 9:00 and 9:30 AM and return between 2:30 and 3:00 PM.

Lanzarote: Advanced 5-Hour Fuerteventura E-Bike Tour

10. Lanzarote: Advanced 5-Hour Fuerteventura E-Bike Tour

This 5-hour e-bike tour is designed not only for those people that have experience in biking, but also those who accept the challenge of a biking tour. The tour itself is 45 kilometers and over different terrains, including rocks, paved roads, sand and beaches. Thanks to your e-bike, this tour can be enjoyed also by those people that are not trained. It is a full-day discovering and enjoying the beauties of Fuerteventura. You will pass the volcano chain that starts from Corralejo and ends at Lajares, before hiking up to the Calderon Hondo following a path that will bring you to a natural balcony that looks out over the craters of the volcanoes. From there you will have an astonishing view of Fuerteventura, complete with its dunes, volcanoes and coast. In the background you will also have stunning views of Lanzarote and the ocean. You will follow the dry riverbed of white sand that will bring you to Cotillo, and your E-bike will be a fat bike, meaning you will have no problems driving on the sand. You will take a break in El Cotillo where you will have the opportunity to take wonderful pictures of the the surfer's beach, before taking an hour break in the lagoon where you can relax on the white beach and have a swim in the calm blue water. You can also enjoy the view from the restaurant in front the beach while you experience the local cuisine. You will return to Corralejo along the north coast passing some of the most beautiful beaches and surfer's spots of the island.

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What people are saying about El Cotillo

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based on 150 reviews

We enjoyed the jeep safari guided by Tino. beautiful ride over/through the north of Fuertaventura. Nice stops and good information. Especially the small scale (we were out with 2 jeeps) was very nice. We have been to Fuertaventura several times but very glad we did this excursion this time. It has shown us very beautiful places that we did not know before.

The driver from Belgium (His name starts with V, sorry, we forgot it ) was super outgoing and funny! Had the best experience and the ride with jeep was adventurous!! LOVED IT! ❤️

I loved this tour. Alfredo is fun, easy going, and knows his way around Fuerteventura. The tour is exciting and well worth the money.

I was able to discover a new hobby for myself. Shayne was a great coach and can only recommend this experience!

Michele is a great story teller! We enjoyed the trip very much - muchas gracias!