La Oliva

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La Oliva which includes a church or cathedral
La Oliva which includes a church or cathedral, heritage elements and heritage architecture
Stroll across mountains of sand and investigate local traditions in this town full of stunning resorts in northern Fuerteventura.

Visit La Oliva, a quaint colonial town with pristine beaches and pretty architecture. It has Fuerteventura’s most popular resort areas, such as El Cotillo and Corralejo. Here the national park is full of sand dunes meeting ocean.

Enjoy a sense of the sublime as you look wistfully into the unforgiving desert and imagine being stuck in the Sahara. Then dash into the warm, clear ocean water to cool down and forget the harsh desert conditions.

Just north of the park in Corralejo Beach, relax and sunbathe with a view of Lobos Island. Take a short ferry ride from the resort’s harbor to the island. Walk around its circumference in 2 or 3 hours and note interesting wildlife and vegetation.

On La Oliva’s west coast is El Cotillo, a picturesque haven of beaches and lagoons. Stroll along the white sandy beach and capture photos of the lighthouse. Don’t be surprised to encounter naked sunbathers, as the area welcomes nudists.

Learn about the town’s culture at the Centro de Arte Canario. The outdoor sculpture gallery has works by local artists from the Canary Islands. See the fortified tower of Castillo de El Toston and look around the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, with its whitewashed façade and ornate interior. Find restaurants serving local dishes, such as tapas and shellfish.

People from La Oliva speak Spanish, although many who work with tourists also understand English and German.

Find La Oliva at the northern tip of the island, incorporating the stunning resort villages of Corralejo and El Cotillo. Ride a bus or taxi about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north from Fuerteventura Airport to get to the center of town. The journey should take less than an hour.

Stay in La Oliva for lagoons, sand dunes and a sense of colonial traditions. 

Apartamentos Hesperia Bristol Playa
Apartamentos Hesperia Bristol Playa
3 out of 5
Urbanizacion Lago de Bristol, 1, Corralejo, La Oliva, Fuerteventura
The price is P4,189 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
P4,189
P4,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in La Oliva. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Corralejo Dunes Natural Park ...
7.4/10 Good! (629 reviews)
Okay for somewhere cheap to stay but not great
"Not good and not terrible but these apartments and the grounds are now getting near to needing complete refurbishment. I was here 12 years ago and honestly it looks like nothing has been done since then."

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

Apartamentos Hesperia Bristol Playa
Hotel Riu Oliva Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Oliva Beach Resort - All Inclusive
3 out of 5
Avenida Grandes Playas, Corralejo, La Oliva, Fuerteventura
The price is P8,276 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
P8,276
P8,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 3-star beach property in La Oliva. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 outdoor pools, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (719 reviews)
Location Beautiful - Hotel Dated
"An old lady of a hotel but set on the most beautiful beach. View from every room. Food good. Very noisy clear up of staff!"

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

Hotel Riu Oliva Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Bristol Sunset Beach
Bristol Sunset Beach
3.5 out of 5
Avenida Juan Carlos I, 3, Corralejo, La Oliva, Fuerteventura
The price is P6,719 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
P6,719
P7,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in La Oliva. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (304 reviews)
"Lovely welcome when we arrived. Easy check-in and the apartment was fabulous."

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2025

Bristol Sunset Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartamentos Hesperia Bristol Playa
Apartamentos Hesperia Bristol Playa
3 out of 5
Urbanizacion Lago de Bristol, 1, Corralejo, La Oliva, Fuerteventura
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in La Oliva. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Corralejo Dunes Natural Park ...
7.4/10 Good! (629 reviews)
Okay for somewhere cheap to stay but not great
"Not good and not terrible but these apartments and the grounds are now getting near to needing complete refurbishment. I was here 12 years ago and honestly it looks like nothing has been done since then."

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

Apartamentos Hesperia Bristol Playa
 Pierre & Vacances Resort Fuerteventura OrigoMare
Pierre & Vacances Resort Fuerteventura OrigoMare
4 out of 5
Carretera Majanicho 100, La Oliva, Fuerteventura
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in La Oliva. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (498 reviews)
Great waterpark
"Great waterpark for the kids"

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025

Pierre & Vacances Resort Fuerteventura OrigoMare
Arena Beach
Arena Beach
3.5 out of 5
Gomera 5, Corralejo, La Oliva, Las Palmas
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in La Oliva. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (169 reviews)
Great week away for winter sun.
"Amazing stay last week. Staff were very friendly. All areas were very clean. One thing you always worry about with all inclusive is the food and I can say it was amazing. Every night a different theme night and all really good standard."

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025

Arena Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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