When we first went to find the famous secret beach (a bit of an oxymoron that) of Playa de…read morePapagayo, we were confronted with a dusty dirt track type road. We paused and saw another car coming from another direction, we we waited to see which way they were going. They steamed ahead on this dirt road, so we followed them. And sure enough it was the way the Playa de Papagayo. At the entrance you pay the man 3 EUR to allow you to continue by car. And you should, it's a fair trek to the beaches from here. We've noticed that if it's after 5pm, the man is usually gone home for the day. Continuing on three are four beaches you can go to. We went to Playa Mujeres both times, where we had great snorkelling experiences. The best action was on the right hand side of the beach as you look out to sea. We saw a big Octopus eating a fish!! And there is an awesome cave around the corner. At this end you'll find the regular beach goers. If you go to the other end you'll find the nudist friendly area. I understand most beaches are nudist friendly in Lanzatote, but the naturists are conscious enough to designate themselves areas or keep to the lesser frequented parts. Despite the bumpy roads, Papagayo is highly recommended. There's parking, nice sand and great snorkelling.

Large golden sandy beach at the southern tip of Lanzarote. It's part of a nature reserve so you…read morewill need to pay a few Euro to access it, plus the road there is unmetalled and spine crushing. On top is the fact that it is pretty popular with naked bathers, so don't be shocked when you get there! Take a sun umbrella, plenty of suncream, a boogie board, a packed lunch and a broad mind and you should have a great day!

All of the beaches on the island tend to be small, after a visit to Dorado, you will find it one of…read morethe better beaches in Playa Bianca. There is a reef offshore still within the protected lifeguard area which is perfect for snorkeling. There is no admission charge for the beach but chairs will cost you 4 euro for the day. Lots of British tourists and a few locals use the beach die to the close proximity of all inclusive resorts. The volcanic rocks surrounding the beach are attractive as they contrast with the sand. Many Lanzarote beaches have black sand. A tip is to go to the edges of the beach where there are less people. Water temp, even in the winter, is tolerable. Great views at sunset, as well!

Wide sandy beach. The beach wasn't exactly breathtaking but it is ok to spend nice afternoon.read more

Let me start with a very clear recommendation: Try to avoid this place. The managers of this place…read moreseem to accomplish the unlikely: To run a ridiculous windsurfing school at a place that appears to be perfectly located for such an enterprise. We (as a couple) booked both a one-day course as well as material for one day. The teacher was supposed to pick us up at 9 o'clock at the hotel. At a quarter to 10, a guy turned up who made the impression of having had a joint too much the night before, of being tormented by a terrible hangover. Irritatingly, he started by lying to us that he had been there before the very same morning (which he surely hadn't) and asking for more money, since the price for renting material communicated to the travel agent was apparently wrong. He then picked up a couple of other people, collected the material, and then drove us to a spot close to Majanicho. Indeed, the condition of the material was quite appalling: The boards were literally falling apart, with the top layer of plastics departing from the core, were incomplete, the sails were small and in a bad shape. What followed was a course were people were largely left alone, with hardly any active teaching being detectable. What is more, I personally had only rented the material (so was not involved in the course), and it was quite a disgrace to get such a pile of worthless rubbish for a price that top places at the Lake Garda would ask for for top notch new material. The teacher made a most irresponsible impression: Had anything happened, he probably would rather have smoked a joint to calm down his own nerves than to intervene. At the end of the course, another teacher from that school drove us back. The glorious end of our interaction with this school was that the teacher named us a third random price for renting material, so that in the end, we paid yet more than the previous teacher had told us (again, a ridiculous price for the rubbish given to us). It seems hard to imagine a way of how to run run a windsurfing school in a less professional manner. Having said that, the day was of course great fun, but only because the island is magic, I was there with my partner and we were having a great time. The school did not contribute to this impression in any constructive way, however.

This is a lovely beach not far from Celeste apartments where we were staying. It's clean, wasn't…read moretoo busy and we were able to get a sun lounger no hassle for €7:50 each. On your right there are lots of places to grab a bite to eat, a drink and do a bit shopping, walk further along to your left and you'll come across public toilets which weren't the best, dirty and no loo roll but also along this way you'll find hundreds of black crabs which I got excited about, my niece not so much but a lovely place to visit whilst in costa Teguise.

Really great hotel! Loved the pool area, the food, the service, the 24hour open gym, the beach and…read morethe easily accessable airport. Only thing is, that the hotel was VERY dark in the morning aroound the hotel-including the gym, which was also dark when I had my morning workout at 5.30 am. There should be lights 24/7. The pool bar (which is used for lunch in the off season) did not have too many vegetarian options for a whole week, and the bread could be more healthy-only white bread here. But all together me and my boyfriend really enjoyed the stay and would def. come back!

Barren land piled high with sand blown over from the Sahara covers the majority of the Island, but…read morepatches offer the tourists experiences and views that rival the Caribbean; crystal clear azure seas, soft white sand, palm trees and a light breeze. Relaxation, fun, and adrenaline pumping activities are all available to visitors of this unusual holiday spot. I have visited twice in recent years. The first time I stayed at the Hotel Riu Palace Tres Islas Correlejo, and the second at the Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach, Golf and Spa Resort just below Fustes. My family and I are at a consensus on the latter being the preferred of the resorts, and so I will use this resort for my review, but both were of high quality. We are not a family to bury our heads in the sand and remain in one spot even if there's a cocktail in the hand and towel miraculously on a sun bed. Water sports, and our first forays below the waves with scuba were exhilarating and well taught. The location offers a variety of marine life to investigate which holds the attention and inspires the mind. A hotspot of kite-surfing activity, the hundreds of kites soaring above tiny little black specks moving in leaps and bounds seemed an essential part of the seascape by the time we left. Flying fish entertained us whilst we sipped honey rum on a short but enjoyable catamaran trip to Lanzarote. Sea spray exfoliating our faces and whipping our hair into a frenzy reminiscent of Monica Geller's vacation in Barbados, we caught sight of the Isla de Lobos; a nature reserve richly populated with rare birds and beautiful vegetation. An idyllic and serene site that contrasts sharply with the nearby Canary Island Lanzarote. Welcomed back to the hotel each day by the smells wafting from the mouth-watering cuisine, we promptly headed to the kitchen and dining area where freshly caught fish was cooked before your eyes. A memorable dish from the restaurant which I have since tried to recreate were 'papas arrugadas con mojo', a garlicky treat for consumer but terror for any other human being in close proximity to you. We had elected an all-inclusive package which successfully filled the bellies of my brother and father; an incredible feat. The staff was friendly, the service quick, and the hotel blessedly cool and clean. The rooms were spacious and decorated pleasantly, and we had a balcony with a striking view over the coastline, pool and surrounding area. One of the main features that originally attracted us to the hotel was the waterfall and moat-style layout, which both enhanced the resort aesthetically and encouraged a tranquil atmosphere. I returned home feeling calm, and satisfied that my time and money had been well spent. I highly recommend both the Island and the hotel. A huge postcard featuring Corralejo beach adorns my bedroom wall, and plenty of fond memories reside in my head. Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZnk40848nE

We proudly present Homegrown, the surfcompany of Fuerteventura. The Homegrown homebase (Surfshop,…read moreSurfschool and Surfcamp) is situated in the North of the island right at the centre of Corralejo. This is the best part of the island to surf. The Homegrown Shop and Surfschool with Surfcamp was founded in 1995. Fuerteventura is blessed with good weather and consistent waves all year round, so you can book your holiday whenever you want. Fuerte has the longest beaches of the Canary Islands, but with the lowest population density. Only a small straight separates Fuerteventura from the African continent. Video link: http://youtu.be/DXf9oaKtLas Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRuGjdvcpyY

From the owner: Os presentamos a Homegrown! Escuela de surf, surfcamp y tienda de surf en Fuerteventura. Fundada en…read more1995, Homegrown está situado en Corralejo, considerada la mejor zona de la isla para practicar el surf, relajarse y también ir de copas y de fiesta! Nuestros monitores de surf (que hablan español e ingles) os enseñarán a hacer y mejorar vuestro surf de una manera divertida y segura. Homegrown te ofrece la posibilidad de hacer surf durante todo el año y todos los días (también los domingos!) Puedes apuntarte a los cursos con o sin alojamiento. Te esperamos para surfear juntos!