Hola! I’m back with an article about… Fuerteventura! I’ve been living in the Canary Islands for 3 years now, in Tenerife. And yet, before May 2026, I had never set foot on this neighboring island!
I didn’t really have specific expectations. I had already visited Lanzarote and imagined somewhat similar landscapes, maybe even more arid. They call it the island of wind, and that made me a little wary too. But rather than go in with preconceptions, it was time for me to go see it for myself.
Here, I’d rather tell you something else: my favorite spots and what it’s like to discover this island solo.
My first favorite thing: sunset at Aljibe
It wasn’t my first solo trip, but still. I find that when you arrive somewhere alone, the first moments are always the most special, you’re finding your bearings a little. Especially in the evening. So I’d planned ahead with a picnic and a spot for the sunset (which always puts you in a good mood, right?).
The spot in question: Playa del Aljibe de la Cueva, which you reach via a dirt track, but one that’s manageable even with a small city car like a C3, no need for a 4×4.
I settled in, watched the surfers, and the sun set over the ocean. And that was my first favorite moment in Fuerteventura!
In the same vein, I LOVED El Viejo Rey(es) beach. Go there toward the end of the day too, it was absolutely stunning.
Sunrise over the Corralejo dunes
Traveling solo also has an upside: you set your own schedule. So I decided to get up before dawn to go see the Corralejo dunes… Something I might not have done in a group.
The low light on the sand, the first colors of the sky, it was incredible. I get why it’s one of Fuerteventura’s must-sees.
Absolute calm in Tesejerague
I always take real care choosing where I stay (even more so when I’m traveling for work — in this case it was for the blogs). So I booked two nights at a small rural hotel, nestled in the mountains (Hotel Rural Huerto Viejo). It was a total change of scenery, and it’s exactly the kind of place I love discovering! I’d worked hard the previous days, so I treated myself to an afternoon of reading with that incredible view!
The jaw-dropping Cofete viewpoint
Continuing with my discoveries, another Fuerteventura must-see: the Cofete viewpoint and beach.
The road to get there is long and bumpy, and I had a few doubts about doing it solo, but I can do it, haha! And I was right to go. You really get an end-of-the-world feeling. It was absolutely lovely.
Isla de Lobos, one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Canaries
To wrap up these favorites, I want to talk about Isla de Lobos! It’s literally one of the most beautiful landscapes I’ve seen in the Canary Islands. The island is uninhabited and can only be reached by ferry. You go there to hike around it and swim in the crystal-clear water.
If you ever want more details beyond my favorites and the itinerary, you can check out my blog dedicated to the Canary Islands, where I’ve written several detailed articles on each spot.
What wasn’t so easy solo
I like to show real life and how things actually are, so no, traveling solo isn’t always rosy either!
First, the restaurants. I wasn’t blown away by what the island had to offer, and eating alone at a restaurant isn’t always enjoyable. The result: lots of picnics. I didn’t mind, especially since I’d mixed hotels and apartments during the trip, which let me have a small kitchen available from time to time (and almost always a terrace, which is even nicer for eating outside).
For groceries, I relied a lot on supermarkets. In Morro Jable, for example, there’s a big Spar and also a Mercadona, so it’s pretty handy for stocking up. And if you want to do a quick grocery run right when you arrive, there’s a Lidl and a Mercadona right outside the airport.
This also means I have a bit fewer restaurant recommendations to share with you this time, but at least you now know where to find what you need to throw together a picnic wherever you are on the island!
The small encounters
Traveling solo also means it’s easier to talk to people. And I love that!
Even on the day I did an e-bike tour (even though I hadn’t been on a bike in 4 years!), it was with the small group of fellow participants I met there that I had a great time.
Do I recommend Fuerteventura solo?
Yes, with one condition: you need to enjoy your own company and not be afraid of the road. Fuerteventura lends itself well to that: the landscapes speak for themselves, you can chill at the beach, visit small villages, and there aren’t too many people around.
And what about you, have you ever traveled solo? Tell me about it in the comments!
