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The pathway in Lobos, one of the best preserved areas in the Canary Islands which is just under five square kilometres in size, allows visitors to enjoy a wide variety of attractions: from salt marshes to small volcanic cone formations called “hornitos”. The route which goes around the island in a circle takes you from the harbour to Martiño lighthouse. The trek on the way back goes through the Puertito, a former temporary settlement for the island’s fishermen and shellfish farmers who worked in the area.

Flag Beach in Corralejo boasts great conditions for windsurfing. It is at the north-east of the island in a protected area with landscapes of great beauty. The large expanse of beach means there is plenty of space and conditions for windsurfers of all levels and disciplines. The waves have good walls and break all along the beach with numerous peaks left and right. The bottom is sand and water entry is easy, even for beginners.

The most famous surf spot on Fuerteventura is El Hierro in the north of the island, next to Majanicho beach. Its fame is due to the regularity and quality of its breaks and it has become one of the busiest spots for surfers on the island. To get there you can take the dirt tracks that connect the area to the centre of Corralejo and El Cotillo or from the tarmac road from Majanicho to the village of Lajares. If you need to park, you can leave the car close by.

On the south-west coast of Lobos, a small islet north of Fuerteventura, you’ll find the longest wave in the Canary Islands. Los Lobos is an unusual wave but when the ideal conditions converge it becomes the perfect wave in its length, varied sections and quality. To access the spot you have to take a boat that sails from the tourist resort of Corralejo to reach Los Lobos and follow a track from its port for about an hour until you have gone around the Montaña Caldera volcano.

The spot at El Burro has the most reliable and consistent conditions over the summer. It is a great spot and thanks to its specific wind and wave conditions it is perfect for water sports and also for those just beginning to surf, windsurf, bodyboard or kite surf. El Burro, with its long, sandy beach and volcanic rocks, is easily accessible and is located in the north-east of the island of Fuerteventura, just a few kilometres from the tourist resort of Corralejo. It is very easy to park alongside the road.

In the north of the island of Fuerteventura, ten minutes from the tourist resort of Corralejo, is the surf spot known as Bristol-Shooting Gallery. During the winter it offers some of the best waves for bodyboarding in the Canary Islands, as well as other water sports. Due to the quality of the conditions it is one of the most popular spots for bodyboarders, so it is advisable to get there early to enjoy the tranquillity of its waves. The spot is in a rugged area and there are no services nearby. On days when the waves are strong, take care in the water.

A cycle route from the east to the south of Fuerteventura, with a favourable wind is only suited to very fit cyclists. From Puerto de Rosario, the capital of the island, set off northwards following the coast and cross the spectacular dunes of Corralejo where the first 30 kilometres end. It’s time to change direction and start an easy climb towards the interior, a tour though the towns of Villaverde and La Oliva leaving Tindaya Mountain to the east taking cyclists though a flat landscape dotted with mountains..

Places you really have to visit in Fuerteventura to properly experience the Canary Islands