Some say that Las Grandes Playas de Corralejo have earned the title of being the best in the entire Atlantic Ocean. This is due to their sheer beauty and excellent facilities for visitors.
You will find paradisiacal beaches with turquoise waters that intermingle with the white sand providing a perfect environment for enjoyment and relaxation.
Beaches that make up the Great Beaches of Corralejo
All the beaches that make up this natural complex have their own names, but together they are known as the great beaches of Corralejo.
To the north is Playa del Burro, a wonderful natural environment with a family atmosphere. It has all the beach services and lifeguards for the safety of visitors.
You should also visit Bajo Negro beach, with plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas for you to relax and forget the stresses of everyday life.
El Médano beach, the closest beach to Corralejo, is for those seeking adrenaline with water sports. It is ideal for kiteboarding and windsurfing.
Playa del Pozo is windy but very quiet. It has many corralitos for nudism. The corralitos are small circles of rocks that protect from the wind and provide an intimate atmosphere for nudists.
Some of Corralejo’s beaches are part of the Parque Natural de las Dunas de Corralejo, a natural wonder with beautiful scenery.
If you want to spend the day on a quiet beach, you should look for the ones furthest away from the hotels and accessible through the dunes.
Location
This group of beaches is located on the east coast of the municipality of La Oliva on the island of Fuerteventura. It stretches from the Tres Islas hotel to the beach of La Barreta below.
The beaches that are closest to the hotels are known as hotel beaches, located very close to the Riu Tres Islas and Oliva Beach Hotels.
Sand
Here you will find a type of sand known as jable sand. This means that it was formed from the erosion of thousands of seashells. This type of sand has exfoliating properties, so the beach is considered a natural Spa where you can cleanse your skin and free it from impurities.
Services
Here you will find everything you need to enjoy the sea with your family and friends. You can rent sunbeds and umbrellas to relax and release stress. For your safety, there are lifeguards and lifeguards on duty.
Sports
The wind and waves of the beach make it ideal for practising different water sports.
If you love diving, surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing, the great beaches of Corralejo are waiting for you. Visit the different water sports schools where you can find the necessary equipment to surf and learn with the professionals. Take the opportunity to practice fun water sports.
Safe beach for children
It offers calm waves due to the absence of strong winds. You can go with the children and let them play on the shore in peace and quiet. Don’t miss the opportunity to go with the whole family to spend a wonderful day at sea.
Sea port
In the harbour you will find pontoons for pleasure boats and ferries. You can take a ferry to the islet of Lobos and the island of Lanzarote. You will also have several options for boat trips to enjoy a wonderful day at sea.
Nudist coves
In the south you will find some small coves where you can practice nudism. They offer comfort and privacy. Although nudism is permitted on the large beaches of Corralejo, it is not recommended in the areas near the hotels.
Accessibility
There are access ramps to facilitate access for people with reduced mobility. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the beauty of this beautiful beach.
Restaurants
Very close to the beach you will find many restaurants with delicious dishes for discerning tastes. Let yourself be enveloped by the charm of the island’s gastronomy and try new flavours from the hand of passionate chefs.
How to get there
If you are travelling by car, take the FV-1 road. You will find different places for parking. You can get there on foot and by public transport on line 06 Puerto del Rosario.
Fuerteventura
If you go to Fuerteventura, you can’t miss the village of Corralejo, one of the most attractive tourist spots on the island. The village is surrounded by sand dunes and more than 100 kilometres of beautiful white sandy beaches. Many of the beaches are surrounded by rocks that protect them from the wind, making them a paradisiacal place to relax and sunbathe in peace and quiet.
In addition to the beauty of the Great Beaches of Corralejo, in Fuerteventura you will find extinct volcanic cones, dark earth plains and the dunes of Corralejo that remind us of the deserts of the Sahara.
