Holiday rentals & lettings in Corralejo

Table of Contents

• At a glance: What should you know about renting a holiday letting in Corralejo?
• Holiday lettings in Corralejo: find your perfect retreat
• Exploring Corralejo: our top recommendations
• Activities: What are the top things to do and see in Corralejo?

• Range of holiday lettings: From compact apartments for two by the harbour to ten-sleeper villas with a private pool, most within walking distance of Corralejo old town.
• Where to base yourself: The old town suits first-timers, Grandes Playas beach lovers and quieter Lajares or El Cotillo surfers and walkers.
• Guest-rated favourites: Our top Corralejo stays sit at 9.7+ and above, praised for sea views, spotless kitchens and helpful Star Hosts.
• Best time to visit: Warm all year, with March to June the sweet spot for calm beach days and autumn for reliable windsurfing breezes.
• Things to do: Walk the Parque Natural de Corralejo dunes, sail to Isla de Lobos, climb Volcán de Bayuyo or catch the ferry to Lanzarote.

Corralejo covers the full range, from bright first-floor flats above the harbour to detached houses in the residential streets behind Grandes Playas. Couples tend to book studios near the old town, while families and groups of friends choose roomy villas in Corralejo or self-catering apartments in Corralejo with a shared pool. Most sit within a short walk of the seafront promenade. When you are comparing options, these are the features guests ask about most.

• Private or shared pool for the long, warm afternoons
• Sun terrace or roof terrace facing the dunes
• Air conditioning and ceiling fans for August heat
• Secure parking for a hire car and board bags
• Fast Wi-Fi and a full kitchen for good-value stays in Corralejo

Sort by the extras that matter to you, then book early for school holidays.

What are the best areas to stay in Corralejo?

For a first visit, the old town and harbour is hard to beat, with restaurants, the ferry pier and a small beach all on foot; the wider island of Fuerteventura opens up easily by hire car. The table below details regions for specific interests:

What do our guests say?

Guests staying in Corralejo consistently rate the same things: how close their holiday letting sits to the sand, how well the kitchen is equipped for self-catering, and how quickly hosts reply when a ferry time or a beach recommendation is needed. Properties in the residential streets behind the promenade score especially well for quiet nights and easy parking, and several of our top-rated addresses hold ratings of 9.7+ across dozens of reviews.

Here are our top-rated holiday lettings from the past year:

1. La Casita - 10.0: A three-guest flat with a sea-view balcony and parking, a short walk from the harbour restaurants in central Corralejo.
2. Apartamento La Palma Corralejo - 9.8+: A Star Host apartment for three with a full kitchen and fast Wi-Fi, handy for the old town and the beach.
3. Villa del Relax - 9.7+: A ten-sleeper villa in Corralejo with pool, garden and great views, and dogs are welcome too.

Corralejo sits at the northern tip of Fuerteventura, where a former fishing village meets the vast dune fields of the Parque Natural de Corralejo.

✈️What is the best way to get to Corralejo?

Flying into Fuerteventura Airport and driving north is the quickest option for most British travellers. Here are the most common ways to get to the island:

• Plane and car: Direct flights from London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh and other UK airports land at Fuerteventura Airport (FUE), just south of Puerto del Rosario. Corralejo lies about 35 km north, roughly 40 minutes on the FV-1 and FV-101. Hire cars are collected in the terminal car park, and a car is well worth having if you plan to reach El Cotillo, Lajares or the west-coast beaches.
• Bus or transfer: If you would rather not drive, Tiadhe line 3 runs from the airport to Puerto del Rosario, where line 6 continues to Corralejo bus station in about an hour and a half in total. Pre-booked private transfers and shared shuttles meet arriving flights and drop you at your holiday letting door, which is the easier choice with children, buggies and surfboards in tow.
• Ferry: Corralejo harbour is also a working ferry port. Fred. Olsen Express and Naviera Armas sail from Playa Blanca on Lanzarote in around 25 minutes, several times a day, so island-hopping trips are straightforward. Small boats from the same pier run across to Isla de Lobos, and a permit is needed for that crossing in high season.

🥗Where to eat in Corralejo?

According to Google Maps data and reviews, El Calderón is the best rated restaurant here. Below is a table showing the top 5 highly-rated restaurants hand-picked by our travel experts.

⭐Our guests' recommendation: Our guest traveller Charlotte recommends the The Ugly Duckling in Corralejo: a small, friendly kitchen a few streets back from the beach, where the daily specials board and the unhurried service make it worth booking ahead.

☀️When is the best time to visit?

Corralejo is a year-round destination, but March to June brings the happiest balance of warm sea, long days and manageable crowds. Autumn holds onto summer warmth with steadier trade winds for windsurfing, while December to February stays mild enough for beach days when Britain is grey.

Spring

• Best for: Families and walkers who want warm days without high-summer heat.
• Weather: Highs around 22–25°C, plenty of sunshine and very little rain.
• Atmosphere: Relaxed, with dune paths and beaches pleasantly uncrowded outside Easter.

Summer and early autumn

• Best for: Windsurfers, kitesurfers and anyone chasing reliable breeze.
• Weather: Highs of 27–29°C, tempered by the trade winds that sweep Grandes Playas.
• Atmosphere: Lively, with busy terraces, surf competitions and long evenings at the marina.

Winter

• Best for: Sun-seekers escaping the British winter and long-stay visitors.
• Weather: Highs near 21°C, short-sleeve afternoons and cool, breezy evenings.
• Atmosphere: Calm and unhurried, with good value on longer bookings.

⭐Our Hosts' recommendation: Our Corralejo local expert, the Star Host team of Villa del Relax, recommends coming to visit the dunes at first light, before the wind picks up and the car parks along the FV-1 fill. Walk in from the northern entrance, follow the sand ridges towards the sea, and you will often have a whole bay to yourself. Afterwards, they suggest breakfast in the old town and an afternoon boat across to Isla de Lobos. You can read more about local tips on their page.

1. Walk the dunes of the Parque Natural de Corralejo
2. Swim and windsurf at Grandes Playas
3. Sail across to Isla de Lobos
4. Climb Volcán de Bayuyo
5. Wander the old town and harbour

1. Walk the dunes of the Parque Natural de Corralejo

   The Parque Natural de Corralejo spreads over some 2,600 hectares of pale, shifting sand between the FV-1 and the sea. Paths lead from the roadside straight into the dunes, and within minutes the sound of traffic disappears. Go early or late, when the low sun sharpens every ridge and the sand is cool underfoot. Birdwatchers come here for steppe species that breed nowhere else on the island, while photographers head for the view towards Lanzarote from the higher crests.

2. Swim and windsurf at Grandes Playas

   Grandes Playas runs for kilometres along the park's edge, a broad band of white sand with water that shades from turquoise to deep blue. The sheltered bays at the northern end suit families and gentle swimming, while the exposed middle stretch is a long-standing favourite for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Schools in town hire out boards and run lessons for complete beginners. Bring a windbreak: the trade winds that make the sport so good also carry the sand.

3. Sail across to Isla de Lobos

   Small boats leave Corralejo harbour for Isla de Lobos, an uninhabited islet a fifteen-minute crossing away. There are no cars and no shops, just marked trails, a lagoon at Playa de la Concha and the climb up La Caldera for views back across the strait to Fuerteventura and over to Lanzarote. Numbers are capped, so book your boat and visitor permit in advance, and pack water, sun cream and a picnic for the day.

4. Climb Volcán de Bayuyo

   Just south of town, the cinder cone of Volcán de Bayuyo rises above the lava fields that shaped this corner of the island. The path up from the Lajares road is short but loose underfoot, and the reward at the rim is a full circle of dunes, ocean and neighbouring craters. Set off in the cooler hours, wear proper shoes and take a jacket for the summit breeze. It is one of the easiest volcano walks in northern Fuerteventura.

5. Wander the old town and harbour

   Behind the modern avenues, the old town keeps its low white houses, narrow lanes and small working harbour. Watch the fishing boats unload, browse the craft stalls, then settle on a terrace for fresh fish or Canarian papas arrugadas. The ferry pier is a lively spot in the late afternoon as the Lanzarote boats come and go. Markets, small galleries and a handful of long-established bars make it the best part of Corralejo for an unplanned evening.