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SURF TRIP GUIDE TO CORRALEJO
The harbour in Corralejo, FuerteventuraOverview
Corralejo is a former fishing village on the northern coast of Fuerteventura. It’s harbour is still a working port used by the local fishermen. Although it does attract many tourists there’s still plenty of good seafood restaurants, veggie restaurants, juice bars and tapas interspersed with the usual mainstream tourist affair. The buildings here are pretty low rise and the town is in the most part made up of a grid like system of roads. The main beach is pretty charming and its harbour is worth a visit. Corralejo is popular for a reason, it’s a good base for those looking to explore the area and surf. If you’re looking to explore by sea, the marina can take your to Lanzarote, Lobos as well as the rest of the island.
Just to the south of town is the beautifully windswept Corralejo Natural Park, a protected area with miles of sandy dunes and beaches with the superb backdrop of Montana Roja volcano.
Getting Around Corralejo
Getting around Corralejo is easy as it is fairly small. You can walk to most places within 30 minutes but if you need to you can take a taxi which are lined up on the main street in the town.
It’s useful to have car if you’re heading to Flag Beach or Glass Beach and the dunes of Corralejo Natural Park. If you taking surf lessons or are staying at a surf camp they will drive you to the surf spots.
Beaches
Life guard tower at dusk Grandes Playa de CorralejoBeach In Corralejo
There are a couple of sandy beaches in Corralejo, Playa Muelle Chico a small beach in the old town area and Playa La Goleta, a longer beach with bars, restaurants and water sports available. Both are pretty good options if you’re looking to soak up a few rays although Playa Muelle Chico is quite small Playa La Goleta is only a short walk down the coast.
Beaches just outside of Corralejo
Just outside of Corralejo are the stunningly beautiful Corralejo Dunes along with nine kilometres of beautiful beaches. The Grandes Playa de Corralejo is made up of many beaches in the Corralejo National Park with views out to sea of the islands of Los Lobos and Lanzarote.
At the north end you’ll find family friendly beaches with lifeguards and sunbeds whilst toward the south there are some nudist beaches with small coves for some privacy.
The surf spot of El Burro (Glass Beach) between Corralejo and Puerto del Rosario, it’s also popular with kite and wind surfers so avoid if it’s windy! Further north toward Corralejo is the surf spot, Flag Beach which like El Burro competes with kite and wind surfers for space in the water.
You can reach the Corralejo Natural Park and beach via FV-1 motorway, that has parking alongside. The area is quite big so it’s wise to plan which beach you want to visit before you get there. There are a couple of roundabouts that take you off the FV-1 to the hotels near the beach where you can park, but parking is limited.
Where to Unwind – Yoga
It’s really easy to find yoga classes in Corralejo as they are advertised absolutely everywhere! In fact, the real challenge is to pick one from all the options available: specialised studios, gyms, independent instructors, surf and yoga combo camps, retreats, etc.
The good news is you’re are guaranteed to find a class to suit all yogi levels and styles. Outdoor classes are naturally very popular and you should try them at least once while in the island. If you do not speak Spanish, no problemo! Most instructors will teach in English so all you need to do is to double check it before heading off to your chosen class.
Here are some of the yoga spots in Corralejo:
It’s Yoga
It’s Yoga has a beautifully decorated studio in the heart of Corralejo that offers Yin, Ashtanga and Rocket style classes. This is one of the seven studios that It’s Yoga International (itsyoga.com) owns and it is the most popular in town. Like most yoga schools in Fuerteventura, they offer a weekly donation based beach yoga class as well as teacher training for those wishing to take their practice a step further.
Ocean Yoga
Ocean Yoga offers private or group yoga and meditation classes in two different locations: on the beach or the beautiful Corralejo sand dunes. Yes, you read it right! They also run vegan cooking classes, surf and yoga holidays or week-long retreats to please any preference or budget.
Their class schedule changes seasonally so it is a good idea to contact them for more information.
Namaste Yoga
If you are an Ashtanga enthusiast, look no further. Namaste Yoga is the place for you. However, you will find more than just yoga and meditation here as the centre also offers ayurvedic treatments and spiritual healing practices like Reiki.
Frauke Yoga
Frauke, a.k.a. Super Frauke, teaches Kundalini, Yin Yang, Yoga Nidra, Meditation and Pranayamas at different locations in Corralejo such as Endorfina Club and Hotel Bahia Real. She also organises yoga events and retreats locally and abroad.
Endorfina Club
How about about practicing yoga at a glass window terrace that overlooks one of the islands’ volcanoes? That’s right! At Endorfina Club, you are not only spoiled for choice of yoga styles and instructors but you get to have a very privileged view whilst doing it too.
Where to Surf
Our Corralejo Surf Guide is focused on beginners and you’ll be pleased to hear there’s plenty of wave options for newbies. Although it is strongly recommended that if you’re new to surfing or don’t have much experience, to book surf lessons.
Corralejo is a popular base in Fuerteventura for those seeking the perfect waves. It’s within easy reach of the beaches in the dunes of El Burro (Glass Beach) and Flag Beach as well as Rocky Point and many others.
Book your surf lesson here.
Rocky Point in CorralejoRocky Point, Corralejo
We stumbled across Rocky Point whilst wandering along the coastline through Corralejo, it’s just outside the centre and features a small sandy beach with rocky areas to either side. When we were there the was a surf camp lesson going on with newbie surfers in the water and practicing on the beach. The waves here break over a reef with a right hand wave nearest to the shore than the left. It can sometimes feel quite busy with all the beginners and surf camps doing lessons. The dangers to look out for at Rocky Point is the rocky reef bottom and the number of other newbies in the water.
Flag Beach, Corralejo
Flag Beach, also known as the Bajo Negro is around 2 kilometres from Corralejo and is a long sandy beach just beyond the dunes. It’s a popular spot for kite surfers and windsurfers as well as surfers along this stretch of water. There’s a small beach bar and kite/windsurfing centre (Flag Beach Windsurf & Kitesurf Centre) where you can hire equipment or take lessons. The left and right have wave break over a sandy bottom with some stones at Flag Beach, surf booties are recommended.
Where to eat
H2O Juice Bar & Vegan Cafè
VEGAN BREAKFAST LUNCH
H2O Juice Bar & Vegan Cafe was one of the first places we ate at in Corralejo and it didn’t disappoint. It’s a bright, airy cafe with a friendly, helpful owner. It’s tucked away in the corner of a square with some colourful tables outside if you want to sit in the sun. It’s got an easy going vibe and would be a perfect option for a spot breakfast or lunch. They serve muffins, cakes, cookies as well as fruit salads for breakfast and burgers, salads and sandwiches for lunch.
We opted for a homemade pumpkin burger, but there were several other options. It was really tasty and I really loved the mayo/sauce on the burger. There’s also plenty of homemade salads and other snacks on the menu plus the must try smoothies. It’s definitely worth visiting even if you’re not a vegan!
Baobab – Juice Bar Casa Vegetariana
VEGAN BREAKFAST LUNCH
Some say there are more Italians living in Corralejo than local Spanish inhabitants and Baobab is run by a friendly Italian family that are passionate about fresh, ethically sourced, healthy vegan ingredients.
Baobab is a stylish little vegan restaurant with plenty of outdoor seating, some of which is covered to shelter from the wind. We only ordered a smoothie and cake but we really appreciated the attention to detail, the smoothies arrived each with individual labels and the cake was delicious too.
It’s a great option if you’re looking for a healthy spot of breakfast, lunch or even just a fresh juice. Baobab isn’t the cheapest option but the quality of its dishes shine through.
Citrus Cafe
COFFEE LUNCH DINNER
Citrus Cafe has a surf bar type of vibe and although it is situated just on the main strip it’s got a pretty chilled out feel to it. There’s an excellent garden terrace at the back, a great place relax.
Service tends to be friendly and pretty quick, I tried the nachos and jalapeño poppers and there are also plenty of vegetarian options on the menu. It gets bonus points for having free WiFi too.
Dr Sanchez
VEGAN LUNCH DINNER
If you’re looking for a home made vegan burger, this is the place to go. The burgers are tasty and huge! If you like a bit of spice like me then go for the hot Sanchez sauce too. There are plenty of burger options (and sandwiches) that are made from scratch.
There’s a great selection of craft beers at Dr Sanchez and the owner took time to explain which ones were local and described them before I chose one. Good service and tasty burgers, especially the spicy option!
Even if you’re not a vegan it’s worth a visit. The best burger I’ve had for a while.
Where to sleep
Apartamentos Dunas Club
We stayed at Dunas Club apartments as we wanted somewhere comfortable, quiet with the facilities to cook if we wanted. The apartments are clean, fairly with a nice pool area, gym and squash court. The staff on reception are lovely, helpful and like to have a chat. The apartments also have a bar, shop and restaurant if you fancy staying close to home. It’s only a short 10 minute walk from the centre of Corralejo, just the right distance to stretch the legs.
There’s parking on the street outside too, but is first come first served so you may need to park on one of the other streets. This was fairly easy though.
There’s a good supermarket just around the corner too (Supermercados Inpescasa).
It’s close to the harbour and the ferry to Lobos Island and Lanzarote. If you’re looking for more independence and a quiet spot whilst in Fuerteventura then Dunas Club is a decent option.
Apartamentos Dunas Club Official Website
Billabong Surf Camp & School “Beach House”
Surf Camp & School
The Billabong Surf Camp is sat right on Waikiki beach with sea views and just a few steps from the beach, it’s also fairly central so everything is your doorstep.
If you’re looking to spend as much time as you can in the water and making progress surfing then this is a good option. With great facilities and knowledgable stuff your surfing skills will improve in no time.
Planet Surfcamps Surf Camp & School
Planet Surfcamp is only about 200 metres from the beach and 500 metres from the nearest surf spot. It’s just south of the main streets of Corralejo. It’s essentially a hostel setup with some great facilities, think ping pong table, small pool and a pool table plus kitchen facilities and BBQ space. Meals aren’t provided so it’s self-catering, but there are plenty of supermarkets a short walk away.
Wave Rider Surf School
On the south side of Corralejo bay and right on the beach is the rustic surf themed Wave Rider Surf School villa. This place focuses on being a laid back and friendly place to stay with good self catering facilities, the rooms are simple but comfortable. The villa also has a nice decking area complete with a hot tub, perfect for chilling out after a hard days surfing!
There you have it, all our tips and advice for a surf trip to Corralejo in Fuerteventura! It’s a great spot to base yourself on the island whilst heading out to explore to the surf spots, get some surf lessons and yoga classes on the beach! If you have any comments, questions or there’s anything you think we’ve missed, we’d love to hear from you -> info@surfandunwind.com.
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