{"id":55113,"date":"2026-05-26T18:43:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T18:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/holidays-in-fuerteventura-with-the-family\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T19:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:00:24","slug":"holidays-in-fuerteventura-with-the-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/holidays-in-fuerteventura-with-the-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Holidays in Fuerteventura with the family"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"55113\" class=\"elementor elementor-55113 elementor-54971\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cadb009 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cadb009\" 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-67e41ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67e41ab\" 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>Fuerteventura is a <strong>perfect destination for a family holiday<\/strong>. The island enjoys almost year-round sunshine, has a relaxed atmosphere and offers long sandy beaches where children can play safely. <br\/>It is the type of holiday in which you don&#8217;t need to organize too much: just experience the sea, be outdoors and <strong>share small adventures together<\/strong>. <\/p><p>The best areas to stay are Corralejo, Caleta de Fuste and Costa Calma.  <br>Corralejo is the liveliest resort, with beaches, shops, restaurants, boat trips and direct access to the famous dunes.  <br>Caleta de Fuste is ideal for families with small children thanks to the calm, shallow and very safe sea.  <br>Costa Calma, on the other hand, is quieter and offers great beaches that are perfect for relaxing.<\/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-99d9706 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"99d9706\" 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\/Family-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Children-1024x682.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Family-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Children-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Family-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Children-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Family-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Children-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Family-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Children.jpg 1280w\"   src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54977 lazyload\" alt=\"Family Fuerteventura Holidays Children\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\"  \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Family-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Children-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54977\" alt=\"Family Fuerteventura Holidays Children\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Family-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Children-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Family-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Children-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Family-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Children-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Family-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Children.jpg 1280w\" 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-6d3c733 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d3c733\" 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<h4>Lots of fun activities for kids<\/h4><p>The <strong>Dunes of Corralejo<\/strong> (Parque Natural de Corralejo) look like a small desert overlooking the ocean: children can run, play and explore in total freedom.<\/p><p><strong>Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura<\/strong> is the island&#8217;s main wildlife park and is home to giraffes, elephants, camels and many other species, with shows and activities designed for the whole family.<\/p><p>The <strong>Acua Water Park<\/strong>, in Corralejo, is perfect for spending a different day among slides, pools and water play areas.<\/p><p>Also popular is the boat trip to <strong>Lobos Island<\/strong> (Isla de Lobos), a small natural island with crystal clear waters and easy scenic trails.<\/p><p>For something very special, <strong>Popcorn Beach<\/strong> (Playa del Bajo de la Burra) surprises young and old with its white coral formations that look like popcorn.<\/p><p><strong>Betancuria<\/strong>, an ancient historic village in the mountains, is worth a visit for its typical streets and authentic atmosphere, while the <strong>Cuevas de Ajuy<\/strong> offer a beautiful coastal walk between volcanic caves and black sand beaches.<\/p><h4>Other activities for children in Fuerteventura<\/h4><p>In Puerto del Rosario there is also a fun <strong>go-kart track<\/strong>, perfect for spending a few hours between races and adrenaline in total safety. It is a popular activity for both older children and adults. <\/p><p>Other activities recommended for families include:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><strong>Mini golf<\/strong> in the main tourist resorts such as Corralejo and Caleta de Fuste.<\/li><li>Boat trips to <strong>spot dolphins<\/strong> and cetaceans.<\/li><li>Submarine trips to Caleta de Fuste to <strong>observe the seabed<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Playgrounds<\/strong> and recreational areas for children.<\/li><li><strong>Traditional markets and festivals<\/strong> with music and activities for families.<\/li><li><strong>Surf lessons<\/strong> dedicated to children.<\/li><li><strong>Easy walks between volcanoes<\/strong> and natural landscapes.<\/li><li><strong>Bowling and cinemas<\/strong> in the island&#8217;s shopping malls.<\/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-a1bd41f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a1bd41f\" 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\/Children-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Family-1024x576.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Family-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Family-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Family-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Family.jpg 1280w\"   src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54983 lazyload\" alt=\"Children Fuerteventura Holidays Family\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\"  \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Family-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54983\" alt=\"Children Fuerteventura Holidays Family\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Family-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Family-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Family-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-Fuerteventura-Holidays-Family.jpg 1280w\" 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-04646a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04646a4\" 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<h4>Sports and outdoor activities<\/h4><p>If your family loves <strong>active holidays<\/strong>, Fuerteventura is one of the best islands in Europe for outdoor sports.<\/p><p>Between Corralejo and El Cotillo it is possible <strong>to practice surfing and bodyboarding<\/strong> thanks to the waves suitable for beginners and the numerous schools for adults and children.<\/p><p>In the south of the island, especially between Costa Calma and Sotavento beach, the constant wind makes Fuerteventura famous for<strong> windsurfing and kitesurfing<\/strong>.<\/p><p>For more relaxing activities, many families choose <strong>to snorkel in the lagoons of El Cotillo<\/strong> or in the clear waters of Lobos Island, where it is easy to observe small fish and transparent seabed.<\/p><p>Camel rides in the dunes or inside the Oasis Park are also very popular with children, an original experience that combines nature and fun.<\/p><p>The island also offers perfect cycling routes along the coast, as well as stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) in quiet bays such as Caleta de Fuste. Many hotels also organize sports activities such as football, tennis and beach volleyball. <\/p><p>Fuerteventura is the perfect mix of sea, nature and light adventure: an ideal destination for families looking for sun, space, relaxation and fun stress-free activities.<\/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-8f02b63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8f02b63\" 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\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dunas-y-mar-corralejo.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" title=\"dunas-y-mar-corralejo\" alt=\"Dunas Corralejo fuerteventura Oceano\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dunas-y-mar-corralejo.jpg\" title=\"dunas-y-mar-corralejo\" alt=\"Dunas Corralejo fuerteventura Oceano\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/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-3922968 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3922968\" 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<h4 data-section-id=\"1hryhf7\" data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"836\">FAQ<\/h4><h5 data-section-id=\"1mtrd1n\" data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"896\">1. Is Fuerteventura good for a family holiday?<\/h5><p data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1047\">Yes, it is one of the best Canary Islands for families thanks to its safe beaches, mild climate all year round and many activities for children.<\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"1u10bos\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1111\">2. What is the best area to stay with children?<\/h5><p data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1289\">Caleta de Fuste is ideal for families with young children, Corralejo is livelier and more active, while Costa Calma is perfect for those looking for tranquility and great beaches.<\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"4a3dql\" data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1344\">3. What can families do in Fuerteventura?<\/h5><p data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1493\">Beaches, dunes, water parks, wildlife parks, boat trips to Lobos Island and outdoor sports such as surfing, snorkeling and cycling.<\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"12ihd2a\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1539\">4. Is Fuerteventura safe for children?<\/h5><p data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1652\">Yes, the island is very safe, with quiet beaches, supervised areas and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.<\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"tjvsdh\" data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1700\">5. Are there any activities for sporty families?<\/h5><p data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1824\">Yes, you can enjoy surfing, paddleboarding, snorkeling, windsurfing, bike rides, and even camel rides.<\/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-8405608 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8405608\" 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><strong>Read also:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/fuerteventura-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holidays in Fuerteventura for young people<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/holiday-in-fuerteventura-with-your-dog-complete-and-updated-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holiday in Fuerteventura with your dog<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/where-to-stay-in-fuerteventura-on-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where to stay in Fuerteventura on vacation?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fuerteventura is a perfect destination for families thanks to the year-round sunshine, safe beaches and many activities for children between Corralejo, Caleta de Fuste and Costa Calma. Between dunes, parks, hiking and water sports, the island offers relaxation and fun. <\/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":[1913,2163],"tags":[3670,1323,3674,3672,3669,3675,1244,3205,3673],"class_list":["post-55113","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fuerteventura-what-to-do","category-fuerteventura-en-2","tag-beach-holiday","tag-canarie-en","tag-canary-islands-holiday","tag-childrens-activities","tag-family-holiday","tag-family-travel","tag-fuerteventura-en","tag-travel-guide","tag-travel-spain"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55113","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=55113"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55113\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55113"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55113"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.corralejo.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55113"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}