Pajara

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Pajara featuring tranquil scenes and desert views
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Pajara which includes a church or cathedral
Move through this area’s small villages to discover scenic beaches, hiking paths, dunes and an active local fishing community.

Pajara, the largest municipality on the island of Fuerteventura, contains several picturesque resort villages and a natural park. Visit the sand dunes and sprawling beaches on the coast of this large region and learn about local customs farther inland. 

Morro Jable, once a quiet fishing village, has now developed into a beach haven. Here, find Playa de Cofete, a stunning stretch of golden sand with coastal cliffs looming overhead. Travel by bus or car along a dirt track to reach the unspoiled terrain. Try not to look down as you speed around the corners of mountains. Morro Jable has several beaches and an old town center where you can eat fresh seafood meals after watching locals catch fish.

Make your way northeast to Jandía to find the Faro de Jandía. The village lighthouse is set in a spacious area with very few crowds. Contemplate the stillness while you stare at the ocean. 

Playa de Sotavento is the highlight of the Jandía area. This beach is remarkably long and wide, which means you can find your own space to sit and enjoy a family picnic. Stroll through the dunes for that desert feeling before cooling down in the ocean. Strong winds provide ideal surfing conditions.

As you move farther northeast along the coast, the beach continues with picturesque lagoons occasionally breaking up the sand. Eventually, you will reach Costa Calma, a resort town that developed rapidly in the 1970s.

Pajara receives plenty of sunshine year-round and temperatures that soar above the average for the rest of the island.

The local language is Spanish, although the region is a hotspot for German tourists.

Pajara takes up the southwestern portion of the island, incorporating Jandía, Morro Jable and several other villages. A bus or taxi journey from Fuerteventura Airport will take slightly more than an hour to cover about 50 miles (80 kilometers). 

Sand dunes, surfing and sun are among the many reasons to visit Pajara.

Where to stay in Pajara

Sotavento de Jandia Beach featuring windsurfing and general coastal views as well as an individual male

Costa Calma

Costa Calma is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Costa Calma Beach and Sotavento de Jandia Beach while you're in town.

Costa Calma
Fuerteventura Princess
Fuerteventura Princess
4 out of 5
Gran Canaria 13 ( Urb. Butihondo ), Pajara, Fuerteventura
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Fuerteventura Princess
Royal Palm Resort & Spa - Adults Only
Royal Palm Resort & Spa - Adults Only
4 out of 5
Avda. de los Pueblos sn, Esquinzo - Jandia, Pajara, Las Palmas
The price is P7,050 per night from 28 May to 29 May
P7,050
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May 28 - May 29
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Royal Palm Resort & Spa - Adults Only
Club Jandía Princess - All Inclusive
Club Jandía Princess - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Gran Canaria, 11 Urb. Butihondo, Pajara, Fuerteventura
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Pajara. Enjoy free parking, 5 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Esquinzo Beach and Las Gaviotas beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (55 reviews)
"Not bad, rooms could be much cleaner. Dirty cups in the dining area on clean tables - kind of like when you overfill the dishwasher. But other then that it was fine."

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025

Club Jandía Princess - All Inclusive
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Aparthotel Esquinzo Y Monte Del Mar
Aparthotel Esquinzo Y Monte Del Mar
3 out of 5
Calle Escanfraga, Pajara, Las Palmas
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Pajara. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Esquinzo Beach and Las Gaviotas ...
8/10 Very Good! (83 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025

Aparthotel Esquinzo Y Monte Del Mar
Hotel Esmeralda Maris by LIVVO
Hotel Esmeralda Maris by LIVVO
4 out of 5
Calle Punta del Roquito, 1, Costa Calma, Pajara, Fuerteventura
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Pajara. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (171 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024

Hotel Esmeralda Maris by LIVVO
Sotavento Beach Club
Sotavento Beach Club
4 out of 5
Avenida Jahn Reisen, 3, Pajara, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Pajara. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Costa Calma Beach and Sotavento ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
Good resort, excellent location, amazing dinner
"Very good resort, excellent location, nice accommodation, amazing dinner but average breakfast(always same things). The resort is very nice and also all the apartments are good. The dinner has a good choice, with the majority of dishes very good and some also excellent, but the breakfast is quite ..."

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2023

Sotavento Beach Club
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