Puerto del Rosario

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Sotavento de Jandia Beach featuring mountains, a coastal town and a beach
Sotavento de Jandia Beach showing desert views
Puerto del Rosario showing art and outdoor art
Puerto del Rosario featuring a fountain
Puerto del Rosario showing boating and general coastal views
Learn about the customs and traditions of the Fuerteventura islanders in this town’s museums before sunbathing at the spectacular beach.

Puerto del Rosario is Fuerteventura’s capital city and home of museums, shopping centers and many restaurants and hotels.

Take a leisurely stroll along the oceanfront promenade and look at the boats in the harbor. Visit one of the cafés and restaurants in this built-up area. Farther inland, walk down the pedestrianized Primero de Mayo street to appreciate colonial architecture and visit boutiques, cafés and a church.

Spend the afternoon shopping in the Centro Comercial Las Rotondas. Peruse its four floors with about 100 boutiques and restaurants, including supermarkets and jewelry stores.

After exploring the capital city, make your way to Playa Chica with your family. Rent equipment at the diving center near the beach and go snorkeling in the clear ocean water. Its safe, shallow waters teem with fish that will delight the kids. 

Visit the city in mid-February to see it come to life for an annual carnival with exuberant parades and street performances.

Brush up on your Spanish before your trip to interact with city locals. You will also find many English speakers in the area. The city has been the island’s capital since 1860 and has grown around the commerce of the port during that time.

Puerto del Rosario is on the eastern coast of the island, just 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) north of the Fuerteventura Airport. The city’s port has regular ferries taking passengers to neighboring islands, such as Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas. Take short bus trips to beach havens, such as Corralejo and Caleta de Fuste.

Visit Puerto del Rosario to enhance your understanding of Fuerteventura’s colonial history and daily island life. 

Where to stay in Puerto del Rosario

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Los Estancos

Beaches, restaurants, and spas are some highlights of Los Estancos. You might stop by Las Rotondas Commercial Center or Playa Blanca while you're in the area.

Los Estancos
El Mirador de Fuerteventura
El Mirador de Fuerteventura
4 out of 5
Carretera Playa Blanca, 45, Puerto del Rosario, Canary Islands
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,303 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
P5,303
P5,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto del Rosario. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (157 reviews)
"Dinner time takes an effort. Only 2 ppl working. Coffee and cream were not refilled by the maid."

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2024

El Mirador de Fuerteventura
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 P8,176 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
P8,176
P8,749 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
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8.2/10 Very Good! (666 reviews)
Great week of winter sun
"We had a great week. The location is amazing, the staff are very friendly and helpful. The food was varied and tasty. The hotel is dated but for what you pay it is a very good value holiday."

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2024

Hotel Riu Oliva Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Eurostars Las Salinas
Eurostars Las Salinas
4 out of 5
Paseo Maritimo S/N, Caleta de Fuste, Antigua, Fuerteventura
The price is P8,639 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
P8,639
P9,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Antigua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Huge rooms . Lovely food . Very clean"

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2024

Eurostars Las Salinas
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.
Aparthotel la Piramide
Aparthotel la Piramide
3 out of 5
Berlina, 7, Antigua, Fuerteventura
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Antigua. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa ...
7.2/10 Good! (391 reviews)
Better than expected
"So much better than what I expected. Everything you need for a self catering holiday. Pool area was cleaned daily. Cheap food and drink at the pool bar. Entertainment most afternoons. For the money I paid it was more than perfect."

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2024

Aparthotel la Piramide
 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (482 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful! Had the best holiday with our 4 kids"

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024

Pierre & Vacances Resort Fuerteventura OrigoMare
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 Beach and Charco ...
7.4/10 Good! (616 reviews)
Good location hotel
"The hotel is in good location with 10 min walk into town. The pools are salt water and cold. A lot of rooms over look the pool. And Evening bar with entertainment on. The restaurant was refurbished but has since closed. It just received a lot of new sunbeds as a lot of the old ones are broken. Nice ..."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2024

Apartamentos Hesperia Bristol Playa
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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