Corralejo Natural Park

The best dunes in the Canaries are found in Fuerteventura

Corralejo Natural Park is the best place to go to enjoy the desert beauty of Fuerteventura. This coastal zone, measuring 2.5 by 10.5 kilometres, is located in the north-east of the island and has two contrasting but nevertheless harmonious sides. In the north, alongside the large tourist resort of Corralejo is the biggest dune spread in the whole of the Canary Islands; an enormous extension of white sands bathed by the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean. To the south, the opposite awaits: a volcanic landscape, red and ochre, dramatic and rugged.

What to do in Corralejo Natural Park

The FV-1 road, which connects the island capital Puerto del Rosario to the town of Corralejo, passes by the national park, but you’ll have to park your car and explore the park on foot. To enjoy Corralejo’s fabulous beaches, be sure to bring a towel, drinking water, sun cream and a bathing suit unless you are a fan of nude sunbathing. To really immerse yourself in the volcanic landscape you’ll need to bring walking boots to climb the 300 metres up the Montaña Roja (Red Mountain) volcano and a camera to take incredible shots of Lanzarote and La Graciosa across the water and to immortalise the experience.

Flora interest

Trekking routes

Wildlife interest

Corralejo

Sustainability

Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats, which pose a serious threat to the fauna.
Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants.
Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
Do not walk in areas where it is not allowed and respect the signposting along trails. Leaving the set paths causes damage to the environment and could also be dangerous for you and anyone with you.
Do not light fires outside the permitted areas and be especially careful during the summer months.
Try not to alter the peace of the environment with excessive noise (loud music, yelling, etc.).