In Jandia, travel interests range from an extensive protected landscape to coastal activities and the history of tourism in Fuerteventura. When planning your trip, it is worth keeping the different scales in mind: a nature park covers a large part of the peninsula, while individual routes and places offer specific destinations for excursions.

Landscape and Nature in Jandía

The Parque Natural de Jandía covers most of the Jandía Peninsula and forms a distinct part of Fuerteventura’s island topography. Its flora and fauna include numerous endemic, endangered and protected species. The park is therefore notable both for its expansive landscape and for its diverse wildlife.

El Saladar de Jandía covers 115.6 hectares and stretches along a coastal strip just over two kilometres long. The area and the length of coastline describe two different dimensions of the site: its extent and its course along the sea. At low tide, pools form in the Macizo de Jandía, where a great variety of marine species can be observed, especially small invertebrates. If you plan to observe nature here, time your visit to coincide with low tide.

At 807 metres, Pico de La Zarza is the highest point in Fuerteventura. The route there is 6.8 kilometres long, takes about five hours and 30 minutes, and is rated difficult. For planning your day, the duration and difficulty level are just as important as the summit’s elevation: the route takes up a large part of the day.

Routes and Getting There

The yellow route in Jandía starts at the tourist information point at the end of Valluelo de La Cal and follows the beach. If you plan to take this route, check its current condition in advance, as route conditions can change.

An 80-kilometre-long track runs through large parts of Fuerteventura’s main mountain range, Jandía. Track conditions can also change, so check their current state in advance if you plan to include this route in your itinerary.

Punta de Jandía can be reached via a track that starts above the harbour area of Morro Jable. The drive from Morro Jable takes about an hour. This refers to a drive, whereas the approximately five-and-a-half hours for the Pico route refer to a difficult hike. The difference in the type of time commitment helps you plan both outings realistically. Driving times and track conditions may vary; check them before setting off.

Coast, Activities and Local History

Windsurfing, kitesurfing and diving are available at Playa de El Matorral; there are two designated areas for diving. The beach has five lifeguard and observation towers, four accessible sanitary facilities, four access walkways with ramps, amphibious chairs and shaded areas. As individual service arrangements may change, check the current facilities before your visit.

Local history can also be traced through specific places. Casa Atlántica was the first hotel built in Jandía for German guests, in 1966. Solana Matorral–Jandía is considered the birthplace of tourism on the island. The history of Fuerteventura’s Windsurfing and Kiteboarding World Championship in Jandía began in 1986.

Faro de Punta de Jandía began operating on 1 December 1864. It was intended to help ships bound for West Africa and fishing vessels off the neighbouring African coast navigate their approach. For an exploration along the way, a large avenue offers a different perspective: it connects the tourist centre of Solana Matorral–Jandía with the centre of Morro Jable and is suitable for walking, cycling and rollerblading.

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