Camels for Hire, Fuerteventura
February 16, 2026
Camels waiting to take tourists on a ride around a local volcano.
Camels waiting to take tourists on a ride around a local volcano.
Fuerteventura has many beaches covered in fine white sand, but the so-called ‘popcorn’ beaches in the North are almost glaringly white. On closer inspection you
The western side of the island is locally referred to as ‘Barlovento’: the windward coast. It often gets battered by heavy seas.
The tower formed part of a set of 18th century fortifications designed to protect maritime traffic to and from the nearby port. The skeleton in
These bronze statues were created in 2007 by a Cuban sculptor. Fittingly, they are located in the Plaza de Los Pescadores.
There are several extinct volcanos just west of Corralejo. Hondo is one of the largest and most easily accessible. The photo looks down into its
The park covers a large area in the South of the island and showcases its volcanic origins.
When I saw ‘Saharan Calamari’ on a restaurant menu in Fuerteventura, I just had to ask! It turns out that it is a variety of
These purple wildflowers – here interspersed with some yellow ones – cover many hillsides on the island at the moment.
The main church in the ancient capital of the island.
Camels waiting to take tourists on a ride around a local volcano.
Fuerteventura has many beaches covered in fine white sand, but the so-called ‘popcorn’ beaches in the North are almost glaringly
The western side of the island is locally referred to as ‘Barlovento’: the windward coast. It often gets battered by
The tower formed part of a set of 18th century fortifications designed to protect maritime traffic to and from the
These bronze statues were created in 2007 by a Cuban sculptor. Fittingly, they are located in the Plaza de Los
There are several extinct volcanos just west of Corralejo. Hondo is one of the largest and most easily accessible. The
The park covers a large area in the South of the island and showcases its volcanic origins.
When I saw ‘Saharan Calamari’ on a restaurant menu in Fuerteventura, I just had to ask! It turns out that
These purple wildflowers – here interspersed with some yellow ones – cover many hillsides on the island at the moment.
The main church in the ancient capital of the island.