Viewpoints and Natural Landmarks
Fuerteventura’s landscape is defined by its volcanic origins and arid terrain. This collection features the island's highest point, Pico de la Zarza, and geological anomalies like the fossilized sand dunes of Barranco Encantado. Historic maritime structures, including the Faro de la Entallada—the closest point to Africa—sit alongside astronomical viewpoints like Sicasumbre. Visitors can also explore ancient history at the La Atalayita archaeological site or see the Cueva del Llano, one of the world's oldest lava tubes.
A Barranco Encantado o de los Enamorados
A canyon featuring fossilized sand dunes carved by wind and water into smooth, undulating geological shapes.
B Mirador Guize y Ayose
Viewpoint featuring two large bronze statues representing Guize and Ayose, the ancient kings of Fuerteventura’s two aboriginal kingdoms.
C Faro de Morro Jable
A 60-meter tall modern lighthouse located within the Saladar de Jandía, a protected salt marsh area.
D Faro del Toston
This lighthouse marks the northwestern tip of the island and houses a traditional fishing museum.
E Beach view
Elevated lookout point overlooking the tidal lagoons and windsurfing areas of Sotavento Beach.
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Scenic roadside stop offering views of the Corralejo Dunes Natural Park and the neighboring island of Lobos.
G Mirador Las Peñitas
Overlooks a green oasis and dam in the desert landscape, featuring a historic chapel and unique rock formations.
H Cave of Plains
Created from a lava pipe, this cave has numerous fossils and a unique kind of spider inside. Definitely visit.
I Morro Velosa
Designed by artist César Manrique, this building offers panoramic views of the island's northern plains and volcanic massifs.
Yacimiento Paleontológico de La Guirra
Protected area containing fossilized marine deposits and remains of extinct species from the Pliocene and Pleistocene eras.
K Punta Jandía Lighthouse
The Punta Jandía Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on the Canary island of Fuerteventura.
L Entallada lighthouse
Built in 1953, this Moorish-style lighthouse sits on a 200-meter cliff and is the closest point in the Canary Islands to Africa.
M Mirador astronómico de Sicasumbre
A designated Starlight reserve equipped with signs, star maps, and supports for telescopes and cameras.
N Punta Martiño Lighthouse
The Punta Martiño Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on the Canary island of Lobos, near Fuerteventura in the municipality of La Oliva.
Montaña Colorada
A volcanic cone known for its reddish hue and the 'Bomba Volcánica,' a massive solidified lava rock at its base.
P Montaña La Caldera
The highest point on Isla de Lobos, offering views across the strait to Corralejo and Lanzarote.
Q Zona Arqueológica Poblado de La Atalayita
An ancient settlement consisting of stone structures built into a lava flow by the island's original inhabitants, the Mahos.
R Pico de la Zarza
The highest peak on Fuerteventura at 807 meters, providing views of the remote Cofete beach and the Jandia peninsula.
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