Holiday in Corralejo

Beach in Spain — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇪🇸

Country

Spain

Type

Beach

Best time to travel

Year-round, April to October for swimming, October to March for the best surfing conditions

Budget/day

75-130 € (hotel, surf course, restaurants)

Getting there from Germany

Flight from Germany takes about 4.5 hours, Fuerteventura Airport is about 40 minutes away

About Corralejo

Corralejo is the lively surf and beach paradise at the northern tip of Fuerteventura and the perfect place for those seeking endless sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and a relaxed surfer atmosphere. The former fishing village has developed into the island's most popular holiday resort without losing its laid-back Canarian charm. For German holidaymakers, Corralejo is a dream destination that combines Sahara vibes with European comfort. The absolute highlight is the Grandes Playas de Corralejo - an eleven-kilometer stretch of the finest white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water that extends south of the town and belongs to the Corralejo Dunes Natural Park. The wandering Sahara dunes that border the sea create a surreal landscape reminiscent of a desert by the ocean. The natural park protects this unique ecosystem and prevents any construction - here there is only sand, sea, and wind. Corralejo itself is a charming small town with a lively pedestrian zone, colorful houses, surf shops, and a restaurant scene that offers everything from fresh fish to international cuisine. The old harbor is the heart of the town, from where ferries depart to the neighboring island of Lanzarote and the nearby Isla de Lobos, an uninhabited islet with a crystal-clear lagoon, which can be reached by boat in just 15 minutes. Fuerteventura is the windsurfing and kitesurfing island of the Canaries, and Corralejo is right in the action area. Flag Beach directly in the dunes is one of the best kitesurfing spots in Europe, while the northern coast provides consistent waves for surfers. From Germany, it takes about four and a half hours to fly to Fuerteventura, and the airport is 40 minutes from Corralejo. Prices are moderate, the infrastructure is excellent, and the climate makes Corralejo a year-round destination.

Beach
95
Safety
85
Winter
80
Adventure
75
Nature
70

Top 4 highlights in Corralejo

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Grandes Playas de Corralejo

Eleven kilometers of fine white sandy beach with turquoise water, protected as a natural park

2

Dünen von Corralejo

Wandering Sahara dunes directly at the Atlantic, surreal desert landscape in the natural park

3

Isla de Lobos

Uninhabited islet with a crystal-clear lagoon, reachable by boat in 15 minutes

4

Flag Beach Kitespot

One of the best kitesurfing spots in Europe with consistent wind and flat water in the dunes

Hotels in Corralejo

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Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie

Best time to travel for Corralejo

Recommended travel time

Year-round, April to October for swimming, October to March for the best surfing conditions

Summer

Warm, 26-30°C, constant trade winds, very little rain

Winter

Mild, 18-22°C, sunny, stronger winds, water temperature 18-19°C

How much does a holiday in Corralejo cost?

Average costs per person per day

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Budget

45-70 € (apartment, self-catering)

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

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Mid-range

75-130 € (hotel, surf course, restaurants)

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

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Luxury

150-280 € (beach resort, boat tour, fine dining)

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

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5 travel tips for Corralejo

Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.

Explore Grandes Playas on foot from the town - the further south you go, the emptier the beaches become

Plan a half-day trip to Isla de Lobos - book a permit online in advance, only 200 visitors per day

Book a surf course at one of the many schools in the town - Corralejo is ideal for beginners

Dine in the evening at the old harbor - the fish restaurants serve the catch of the day at a fair price

Take a day trip to Lanzarote by ferry - only a 25-minute crossing

Food & drink in Corralejo

These specialties you must try!

Caldo de pescado - hearty fish soup with potatoes and saffron, a specialty of Fuerteventura
Majorero-Käse - award-winning goat cheese from Fuerteventura, a delight whether aged or fresh
Papas arrugadas con mojo - salty wrinkled potatoes with red and green mojo, a Canarian classic
Lapas a la plancha - grilled limpets with garlic and lemon, a seafood delicacy
Frangollo - sweet corn pudding with almonds, raisins, and cinnamon, a traditional Canarian dessert
Suitable for:CanariesFuerteventuraSurfingDunesBeachKitesurfingNatural ParkWind

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