Day trip from Lanzarote to Fuerteventura
How to plan the perfect Canary Islands escape
How many days are you staying in Lanzarote? 3? 5? 18? 365? Aren’t you bored yet? If the answer is no, then we totally get it! Lanzarote is amazing! Still, how about a day trip to Fuerteventura to spice things up? It’s really close, ferry tickets are quite cheap and the island is equally magnificent.
Let’s take a look at how to plan the perfect island-hopping adventure from Lanzarote to Fuerteventura!
View to the island of Lobos from Corralejo beach in Fuerteventura
How to get to Fuerteventura from Lanzarote
Getting from Lanzarote to the island of Fuerteventura is a piece of torta de cuajada (the traditional Canary Islands curd cake). The Lanzarote - Fuerteventura ferry route is available throughout the year and there are multiple daily crossings!
In particular, you can get to Fuerteventura from Lanzarote by ferry at least 20 times per day. There are normally 3 companies operating on this route: Fred. Olsen Express, Naviera Armas and Líneas Romero.
Fuerteventura ferry tickets range from around €17 to €33. The cheapest ferry tickets from Lanzarote to Fuerteventura are offered by ferry company Líneas Romero, which you can easily book on Ferryhopper with no extra fees.
As for the duration of the crossing, it takes 25 to 35 minutes to get from Playa Blanca to Corralejo port in Fuerteventura, so it’s ideal for a day trip in the Canaries!
See suggestions for the top one-day itinerary in Fuerteventura below.
Boat view to the port town of Corralejo in Fuerteventura
What to see in Fuerteventura: one-day itinerary
Your day trip to Fuerteventura starts with taking the ferry from the port of Playa Blanca in Lanzarote, located in the southern part of the island. The first ferry usually departs around 07:00, so you have the whole day to explore the island!
Once you step foot onto the ferry, your Canaries island-hopping experience has already started. You get to admire ocean views, feel the breeze of the archipelago and enjoy the trip with your friends, family or pet on board!
After only 30 minutes, Corralejo welcomes you for a perfect day on the island. The port town in Fuerteventura is the place to be for beaches, as well as fish restaurants and beautiful nature! We recommend that you visit the Natural Park of Corralejo and climb up the sand dunes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean!
The vastness of sand dunes at the Natural Park of Corralejo, Fuerteventura
In just 25 minutes from the natural park, you can visit the capital of Fuerteventura, Puerto del Rosario. There, you can have a snack or a quick bite and continue your adventure on the island. Some of the must-see attractions of Puerto del Rosario are the Playa Blanca beach, the open-air sculpture park by the port, as well as the many shops and local markets.
After spending 1-2 hours feeling the city vibe, it’s time to hit the beach! One of our favorite beaches in Fuerteventura is Playa del Castillo. This sandy beach is 15 minutes from the capital city. It’s also close to the golf club of the island and the impressive saltworks of Salinas del Carmen.
And now it’s time for a road trip! The Natural Park of Jandía is 1.5 hours from Salinas del Carmen and it’s said to be the top sight in Fuerteventura! Hike among volcanic rocks, climb quaint green hills and head to the beach of Cofete for remote swimming in an otherworldly setting!
Scenic hiking trail by the lighthouse of Jandía
It may be time to start heading back to Corralejo, but your Fuerteventura day trip is not over yet! Making your way inland, don’t forget to stop by the villages of Antigua or Tindaya for delicious local dishes, such as majorero cheese, sun-dried fish and papas arrugadas, a staple food in the culture of the Canary Islands.
Just before you get to the port for the return trip to Lanzarote, stop by the famous Popcorn Beach! This Instagram sensation lives up to expectations! It’s less than 30 minutes away from the port and it’s covered with popcorn-like rhodoliths which guarantee amazing photos.
It’s 20:00, time to board the ferry back to Playa Blanca. No worries though, you can always come back for a one-day trip or a longer stay and explore everything that the majestic island has to offer!
Tip: if you happen to have more time before the last ferry departure from Fuerteventura to Lanzarote, you can also check out the 278 m-tall Calderón Hondo volcano crater (20 minutes from Corralejo), as well as the Tindaya Mountain, featuring more than 200 ancient engravings (25 minutes from Corralejo).
Windsurfers enjoying the sea at a sandy beach in Fuerteventura
Book ferry tickets to Fuerteventura from Lanzarote online
On Ferryhopper, you can compare ferry companies between Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, book the cheapest ferry tickets and plan your day trip in Fuerteventura with ease! Check our Map of ferries for available ferry crossings, have a look at the 2024 Spain ferry timetables and get ready for an amazing adventure!
