Fuerteventura North Tour: Volcanoes & Coastal Views

Cross the island from coast to coast, stopping at a volcano, a lighthouse and windmills along the way.

A four-hour guided tour of northern Fuerteventura departing from Corralejo that crosses the island from the east coast to the west, with stops at Bayuyo volcano, the village of Lajares, El Cotillo lighthouse and Castillo del Tostón, Villaverde Windmills, and the Corralejo dunes. Groups stay under eight people in an air-conditioned van, and the guide shares local history and anecdotes at each stop. The tour runs in English, Spanish, Italian or French, and includes two bottles of water per person and insurance.

The experience

The van leaves Corralejo heading north and inland toward Bayuyo volcano, then follows a scenic route between volcanic peaks to reach Lajares, a small village where the landscape shifts from dark stone to cultivated land. From there the route turns west to El Cotillo, where you stop at the lighthouse and the ruins of Castillo del Tostón, a sixteenth-century fortress overlooking cliffs and open ocean. The guide shares facts about the island's history and traditions as you move between stops.

After a thirty-minute break (with access to restrooms and the chance to buy snacks), the tour continues inland past the Arena Volcano to Villaverde Windmills, where you can see the mechanical mills that once powered the island's agriculture. A stop in La Oliva's main square lets you visit a small church before the route winds through the village of Vallebrón. The tour ends on the Corralejo dunes, where the light and the sand create the landscape most visitors came to see. Throughout the day, the guide will photograph you at the stops if you ask. You can purchase the images afterward.

The van seats up to six passengers in air-conditioned comfort, and water is provided. The guide speaks one of four languages (English, Spanish, Italian or French), and the tour is designed to move at a relaxed pace, giving you time to look and ask questions rather than rush between points.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned van transport.
• two 50cl bottles of water per person.
• insurance.
• live guide commentary in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• pickup from Corralejo.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 5 May 2027

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 50 pickup points.Operator's directions: “All participants with hotel pick-up will have to wait outside the hotel's main entrance.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?The guide speaks your language (English, Spanish, Italian or French), so you follow the commentary and anecdotes without strain, and groups stay under eight so the pace is relaxed and the guide can answer questions at each stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What is Bayuyo volcano like when we stop there?

Bayuyo is a volcanic cone in the north of Fuerteventura. The stop lets you see the dark stone landscape and the route between the volcanic peaks that the tour follows on the way to Lajares.

Does the tour include lunch or snacks?

Water and a thirty-minute break are included, and snacks are available to buy during the break, but the tour does not include a meal.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Most stops involve short walks to viewpoints or around small villages and landmarks. You spend the rest of the time in the van traveling between sites.

What happens at El Cotillo?

El Cotillo is a coastal village on the west side of the island. You visit the lighthouse and the ruins of Castillo del Tostón, a fortress with views of the cliffs and ocean.