{"id":54912,"date":"2026-05-22T09:41:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T09:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/?p=54912"},"modified":"2026-05-26T09:56:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:56:22","slug":"the-six-municipalities-of-fuerteventura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/the-six-municipalities-of-fuerteventura\/","title":{"rendered":"The Six Municipalities of Fuerteventura: Territorial Organization and Characteristics"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"54912\" class=\"elementor elementor-54912 elementor-54879\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d21d08 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0d21d08\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6e55f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6e55f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"535\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Fuerteventura<\/span><\/span> is one of the islands that are part <strong>of the archipelago of the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Canary Islands<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, a Spanish territory located in the <strong>Atlantic Ocean<\/strong>, facing the African coast.  <br>Administratively, it belongs to the <strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Province of Las Palmas<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, along with <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Gran Canaria<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Lanzarote<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">La Graciosa<\/span><\/span> and other small islets.<\/p><p data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"890\">The territorial organisation of the island is structured into different levels of government: the <strong>Government of the Canary Islands<\/strong>, the island government represented by the <strong>Cabildo of Fuerteventura<\/strong> and the municipalities, which are responsible for municipal administration. <br\/>Currently, <strong>Fuerteventura is divided into six municipalities<\/strong>, each with its own geographical, economic and cultural characteristics.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09308ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"09308ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Paisaje-pueblo-fuerteventura-1024x536.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Paisaje-pueblo-fuerteventura-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Paisaje-pueblo-fuerteventura-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Paisaje-pueblo-fuerteventura-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Paisaje-pueblo-fuerteventura-1536x803.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Paisaje-pueblo-fuerteventura.png 1734w\"   src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54889 lazyload\" alt=\"Paisaje pueblo fuerteventura\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\"  \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Paisaje-pueblo-fuerteventura-1024x536.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54889\" alt=\"Paisaje pueblo fuerteventura\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Paisaje-pueblo-fuerteventura-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Paisaje-pueblo-fuerteventura-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Paisaje-pueblo-fuerteventura-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Paisaje-pueblo-fuerteventura-1536x803.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Paisaje-pueblo-fuerteventura.png 1734w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\"><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0eeaaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0eeaaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ayuntamientos Fuerteventura<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b808508 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b808508\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 data-section-id=\"gkfa2v\" data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"940\"><strong>1. <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">La Oliva<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h5><p data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1186\">Located <strong>in the north<\/strong> of the island, La Oliva is one of the most well-known municipalities in Fuerteventura thanks to its <strong>important tourist activity<\/strong>. It includes famous resorts such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/corralejo-fuerteventura\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Corralejo<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/el-cotillo-fuerteventura\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">El Cotillo<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1504\">Corralejo is renowned for its extensive white sandy beaches and the spectacular <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Corralejo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/fuerteventura-dunes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dunes Natural Park<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span>, one of the most visited landscapes on the island. It is an ideal area for walking, water sports, boat trips to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/lobos-island-fuerteventura\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Isla de Lobos<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/strong>and a livelier nightlife.<\/p><p data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1759\">El Cotillo, on the other hand, retains a quieter and more traditional atmosphere, famous for its natural lagoons with crystal clear waters, perfect for swimming and relaxing, as well as being a popular location for watching the sunset and surfing.<\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"tlrkkl\" data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1779\">What to visit:<\/h5><ul data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"2013\"><li data-section-id=\"3roe9\" data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1822\">Corralejo Dunes Natural Park<\/li><li data-section-id=\"3838bi\" data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1875\">Isla de Lobos (boat trip from Corralejo)<\/li><li data-section-id=\"12bzsp6\" data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1900\">Beaches in Corralejo<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1mkl1nq\" data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1925\">Lagoons of El Cotillo<\/li><li data-section-id=\"bgd20l\" data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1969\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Lighthouse and Torre del Tost\u00f3n<\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1y51851\" data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2013\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/calderon-hondo-fuerteventura\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Calder\u00f3n Hondo<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"bja18m\" data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2028\">Tips:<\/h5><ul data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2179\"><li data-section-id=\"1t34fwm\" data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2084\">Ideal for combining beach, surfing and nightlife<\/li><li data-section-id=\"q46xyw\" data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2137\">Corralejo is livelier, El Cotillo more relaxed<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jtzon2\" data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2179\">Perfect for every type of traveler<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"o5kvmw\" data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2202\">Best period:<\/h5><p data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2289\">All year round, although spring and summer are ideal for beach and water sports.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d7f829 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d7f829\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 data-section-id=\"18pimh0\" data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2341\"><strong>2. Puerto del Rosario<\/strong><\/h5><p data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2449\">Puerto del Rosario is <strong>the administrative capital of Fuerteventura<\/strong> and the main urban center of the island.<\/p><p data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2733\">Public services, trade and the main port, which connects the island with the rest of the archipelago, are concentrated here. Although not a major beach destination, the city has gained cultural interest due to its outdoor sculpture trail and waterfront. <\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"tlrkkl\" data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2753\">What to visit:<\/h5><ul data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2899\"><li data-section-id=\"yw6n7w\" data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2767\">Waterfront<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1xelrbi\" data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2798\">Museum of Contemporary Art<\/li><li data-section-id=\"qh1m49\" data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2833\">Urban sculpture route<\/li><li data-section-id=\"18wuz9l\" data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2865\">Main port of the island<\/li><li data-section-id=\"94lfm5\" data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2881\">Playa Chica<\/li><li data-section-id=\"dfxd86\" data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2899\">Go-Kart Track<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"bja18m\" data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2914\">Tips:<\/h5><ul data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"3034\"><li data-section-id=\"1yweof0\" data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2952\">Ideal for shopping and local life<\/li><li data-section-id=\"12ovroa\" data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2989\">Great base for touring the island<\/li><li data-section-id=\"vcctqq\" data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3034\">More authentic and less touristy atmosphere<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"o5kvmw\" data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3057\">Best period:<\/h5><p data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3134\">All year round, being a functional city rather than a seaside destination.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62dd1b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"62dd1b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Oliva-Puerto-del-Rosario-Fuerteventura-1024x334.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Oliva-Puerto-del-Rosario-Fuerteventura-1024x334.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Oliva-Puerto-del-Rosario-Fuerteventura-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Oliva-Puerto-del-Rosario-Fuerteventura-768x250.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Oliva-Puerto-del-Rosario-Fuerteventura.jpg 1254w\"   src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54892 lazyload\" alt=\"La Oliva, Puerto del Rosario Fuerteventura\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\"  \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Oliva-Puerto-del-Rosario-Fuerteventura-1024x334.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54892\" alt=\"La Oliva, Puerto del Rosario Fuerteventura\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Oliva-Puerto-del-Rosario-Fuerteventura-1024x334.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Oliva-Puerto-del-Rosario-Fuerteventura-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Oliva-Puerto-del-Rosario-Fuerteventura-768x250.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Oliva-Puerto-del-Rosario-Fuerteventura.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\"><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24096f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24096f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 data-section-id=\"jo7p7p\" data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3186\"><strong>3. <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Antigua<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h5><p data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3367\">Located in <strong>the central part of the island<\/strong>, Antigua stands out for including<strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Caleta de Fuste<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, one of the main tourist destinations in Fuerteventura.<\/p><p data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3616\">The municipality combines modern tourist areas with rural areas where agricultural traditions and typical landscapes of the island are still preserved. Caleta de Fuste is a protected bay with calm waters, ideal for families and for those seeking comfort and relaxation. <\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"tlrkkl\" data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3636\">What to visit:<\/h5><ul data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3808\"><li data-section-id=\"11xvrjc\" data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3677\">Caleta de Fuste and the marina<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1gyxoqd\" data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3721\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Castillo de San Buenaventura<\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jra02\" data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3756\">Traditional mills in Antigua<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1fe0vqz\" data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3779\">Playa de La Guirra<\/li><li data-section-id=\"cztn4q\" data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3808\">Inland rural areas<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"bja18m\" data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3823\">Tips:<\/h5><ul data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3922\"><li data-section-id=\"olyjgg\" data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3849\">Perfect for families<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1gd04a8\" data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3889\">Wide range of hotels and restaurants<\/li><li data-section-id=\"5hq6yc\" data-start=\"3890\" data-end=\"3922\">Quiet and safe beach<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"o5kvmw\" data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"3945\">Best period:<\/h5><p data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"3982\">All year round, especially in summer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e206475 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e206475\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 data-section-id=\"cnxjvm\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\"><strong>4. <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Betancuria<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h5><p data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"204\">Betancuria is one of the most important places in <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Fuerteventura<\/span><\/span> from a historical point of view, as it was the island\u2019s former capital.<\/p><p data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"449\">It is a charming small municipality, peaceful and surrounded by mountains and valleys, with a landscape very different from the rest of the island. Its historic center preserves traditional Canarian architecture and a strong cultural heritage.<\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"97l2m4\" data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"469\">What to visit:<\/h5><ul data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"625\"><li data-section-id=\"jv552k\" data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"509\">Church of Santa Mar\u00eda de Betancuria<\/li><li data-section-id=\"10ylob\" data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"552\">Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ibz3e7\" data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"600\">Panoramic viewpoints (such as Morro Velosa)<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1kstxjk\" data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"625\">Historic town center<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"79wsw2\" data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"636\">Tips:<\/h5><ul data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"783\"><li data-section-id=\"o15xd7\" data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"683\">Ideal for cultural tourism and photography<\/li><li data-section-id=\"p4fmjp\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"734\">Short visit recommended (half a day is enough)<\/li><li data-section-id=\"2gf33z\" data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"783\">Perfect for discovering the island\u2019s history<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"1j7vbr7\" data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"808\">Best time to visit:<\/h5><p data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"868\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Clear days are ideal for enjoying the panoramic viewpoints.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b94005 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6b94005\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Antigua-Betancuria-Fuerteventura-1024x336.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Antigua-Betancuria-Fuerteventura-1024x336.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Antigua-Betancuria-Fuerteventura-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Antigua-Betancuria-Fuerteventura-768x252.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Antigua-Betancuria-Fuerteventura.jpg 1244w\"   src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54895 lazyload\" alt=\"Antigua, Betancuria Fuerteventura\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\"  \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Antigua-Betancuria-Fuerteventura-1024x336.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54895\" alt=\"Antigua, Betancuria Fuerteventura\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Antigua-Betancuria-Fuerteventura-1024x336.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Antigua-Betancuria-Fuerteventura-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Antigua-Betancuria-Fuerteventura-768x252.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Antigua-Betancuria-Fuerteventura.jpg 1244w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\"><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91bacf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91bacf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 data-section-id=\"id1cw3\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\"><strong>5. <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Tuineje<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h5><p data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"185\">Located in the central-eastern part of the island, Tuineje stands out for its rural character and strong connection to local traditions.<\/p><p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"375\">The municipality combines small villages, agricultural areas and some coastal areas that are not very touristy. It is one of the most authentic areas of Fuerteventura, ideal for those seeking tranquility and local culture. <\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"tlrkkl\" data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"395\">What to visit:<\/h5><ul data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"657\"><li data-section-id=\"10stoid\" data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"428\">Traditional Canarian villages<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1pn5yly\" data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"462\">Volcanic and agricultural landscapes<\/li><li data-section-id=\"10ak2r7\" data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"498\">Uncrowded natural beaches<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ni84vb\" data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"531\">Churches and rural architecture<\/li><li data-section-id=\"17wgcs5\" data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"573\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Lighthouse of the Entallada<\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1gcjogl\" data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"615\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Grand Tarajal<\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"cgv1px\" data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"657\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Las Playitas<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"bja18m\" data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"672\">Tips:<\/h5><ul data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"801\"><li data-section-id=\"1506bxy\" data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"719\">Perfect for rural and authentic tourism<\/li><li data-section-id=\"f3l3ry\" data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"758\">It is recommended to rent a car<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1of6dxe\" data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"801\">Very quiet and not very touristy area<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"o5kvmw\" data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"824\">Best period:<\/h5><p data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"871\">Spring and autumn, thanks to the milder weather.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fcf5f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fcf5f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 data-section-id=\"sa4hls\" data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"921\"><strong>6. <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">P\u00e1jara<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h5><p data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1059\">In the south of the island is P\u00e1jara, the largest municipality in Fuerteventura, famous for its spectacular beaches and natural landscapes.<\/p><p data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1380\">It includes very popular tourist destinations such as <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Morro Jable<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Costa Calma<\/span><\/span>, both of which are characterized by long golden sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Jand\u00eda<\/span><\/span> area is one of the most impressive natural spaces on the island. <\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"tlrkkl\" data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1400\">What to visit:<\/h5><ul data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1699\"><li data-section-id=\"ssmwat\" data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1416\">Morro Jable<\/li><li data-section-id=\"rdbr4w\" data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1432\">Costa Calm<\/li><li data-section-id=\"x18qx7\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1455\">Jand\u00eda Peninsula<\/li><li data-section-id=\"g7d69y\" data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1530\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Playa de Sotavento<\/span><\/span> (famous for windsurfing and kitesurfing)<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1xaspf9\" data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1572\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Morro Jable Lighthouse<\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"x79p85\" data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1616\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Playa de Cofete<\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"rdbr4w\" data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1632\">Costa Calm<\/li><li data-section-id=\"umszky\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1699\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ajuy<\/span><\/span> and the volcanic caves<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"bja18m\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1714\">Tips:<\/h5><ul data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1833\"><li data-section-id=\"16ahb5e\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1760\">The best area for paradisiacal beaches<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1vyrgxt\" data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1798\">Ideal for resorts and relaxing holidays<\/li><li data-section-id=\"eigmnj\" data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1833\">Excellent for water sports<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"o5kvmw\" data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1856\">Best period:<\/h5><p>All year round, thanks to a very stable climate even during the winter.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3523f7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3523f7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tuineje-Pajara-Fuerteventura-1024x336.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tuineje-Pajara-Fuerteventura-1024x336.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tuineje-Pajara-Fuerteventura-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tuineje-Pajara-Fuerteventura-768x252.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tuineje-Pajara-Fuerteventura.jpg 1254w\"   src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54898 lazyload\" alt=\"Tuineje, Pajara Fuerteventura\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\"  \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tuineje-Pajara-Fuerteventura-1024x336.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54898\" alt=\"Tuineje, Pajara Fuerteventura\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tuineje-Pajara-Fuerteventura-1024x336.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tuineje-Pajara-Fuerteventura-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tuineje-Pajara-Fuerteventura-768x252.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tuineje-Pajara-Fuerteventura.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\"><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68ea936 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68ea936\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"315\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Fuerteventura<\/span><\/span> is an island that offers<strong> an extraordinary variety of landscapes, atmospheres and experiences<\/strong>. <br\/>From the large tourist centers of the north and south to the small rural villages of the interior, each municipality retains its own identity, made up of traditions, nature and local culture.<\/p><p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"634\">Whether it&#8217;s the dunes of <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Corralejo<\/span><\/span>, the paradisiacal beaches of <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Morro Jable<\/span><\/span>, the tranquility of <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Betancuria<\/span><\/span> or the rural authenticity of <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Tuineje<\/span><\/span>, the island manages to satisfy every type of traveler.<\/p><p data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"884\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Getting to know<strong> the six municipalities of Fuerteventura<\/strong> means better understanding the soul of the island: a territory where sea, volcanoes, Canarian traditions and tourism coexist in perfect balance, making each visit a unique experience throughout the year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-192d902 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"192d902\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/fuerteventura-guide-what-to-do-and-see\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interactiva Fuerteventura Guide: what to see and do<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d5e9aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7d5e9aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/i-6-ayuntamientos-1024x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/i-6-ayuntamientos-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/i-6-ayuntamientos-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/i-6-ayuntamientos-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/i-6-ayuntamientos-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/i-6-ayuntamientos-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/i-6-ayuntamientos.jpg 1200w\"   src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54901 lazyload\" alt=\"i 6 ayuntamientos fuerteventura\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\"  \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/i-6-ayuntamientos-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54901\" alt=\"i 6 ayuntamientos fuerteventura\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/i-6-ayuntamientos-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/i-6-ayuntamientos-300x300.jpg 300w, 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Find out what characterizes La Oliva, Puerto del Rosario, Antigua, Betancuria, Tuineje and P\u00e1jara and how they contribute to the development of the island. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8661,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1293],"tags":[3609,3610,1323,1244,1926,3608,3611,3606,3612,1995],"class_list":["post-54912","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fuerteventura-en","tag-antigua","tag-betancuria","tag-canarie-en","tag-fuerteventura-en","tag-la-oliva-en-2","tag-municipalities","tag-pajara","tag-puerto-del-rosario","tag-territorial-organization","tag-tuineje-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54912","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8661"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54912"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54912\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54912"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54912"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54912"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}