The most Instagrammable spots in Fuerteventura
28/02/2022
Capturing the most beautiful spots while traveling has become a way of life. We can no longer visit a destination without our mobile phone or camera, much less without sharing it. Under hashtags like 'wanderlust' , 'lifestyle' , and 'travelgram' , the passion for showcasing remote places has massively taken over the unique platform of Instagram.
You've probably already decided to travel to Fuerteventura for a sunny, tropical vacation. You've likely also used social media to learn more about your chosen hotel or to get a first impression of the island's most incredible spots . We don't just look for information to plan your trip; we select those places where you can truly enjoy your time off and that are also worthy of being captured in photos.
At R2Hotels, we've decided to make it easy for you, and if you haven't yet discovered the amazing island of Fuerteventura, you might be interested in knowing where some of these places are.
The Barranco de las Peñitas and Arco de las Peñitas (Ravine and Arch of Las Peñitas) is one of the most beautiful and photogenic landscapes in Fuerteventura. It forms part of the Betancuria Rural Park Protected Natural Area and is located between two must-see towns on our trip: Betancuria and Ajuy. It's a stunning and unusual setting on an island known for its beautiful beaches. If you intend to reach the Arco de Las Peñitas, where you can take one of the most unique photos, you'll need to take a walk of approximately half an hour, so we recommend wearing appropriate footwear. Formed by wind erosion , it is undoubtedly one of those wonderful treasures that nature offers us.
Fuerteventura's long, winding roads offer ideal spots for those seeking unique landscapes. Finding them is easy. If you've planned a route to explore the island's main tourist attractions, you won't have to search for them; they'll appear along the way. Fuerteventura's incredible light will make things simple. Unleash your creativity to find the perfect perspectives and compositions for the best shot.
In La Oliva, nestled between the fishing village of Majanicho and the port of Corralejo, lies El Hierro Beach, one of the most visited and photographed spots on Fuerteventura. Better known as Popcorn Beach, it has gained immense popularity after going viral on social media. This beach boasts different types of sand: fine sand and another that, as the image shows, looks like popcorn! (Or, as we say in the Canary Islands, "roscas" or "cotufas"). It's nothing more than rhodoliths (calcareous algae). This unique feature has made this beach in the north of the island one of the most visited and most photographed.
Cofete is one of the wildest, least developed, and largest beaches in the Canary Islands. Located in Jandía, in the south of Fuerteventura, it's a visual treat for landscape photography enthusiasts. Getting there isn't easy; you reach it via an 8.5-kilometer dirt track with some challenging but entirely manageable sections. A must-see stop before the end of the journey is the Cofete Viewpoint, where you can confidently take photos with your phone or camera. Once past this point, all that's left is to park and enjoy the breathtaking scenery, sharing this natural wonder on your social media.
The islet of Lobos boasts one of the most Instagrammed spots in the Canary Islands. Who hasn't seen the famous photo of Puertito de Lobos on their social media feeds? It's not on the island of Fuerteventura, and to get there you'll need to take a boat from Corralejo; the journey takes about 20 minutes. This is one of the must-have photos of your trip. Take out your camera, adjust the light, and find the best angle facing the wooden walkway. The crystal-clear waters, the contrast of the volcanic landscape, and the bluest sky you've ever seen will be the perfect ingredients for a photo that's sure to be a hit on social media.
We hope these points on the map help you explore this island, which is well worth discovering. And between excursions, you can also take the most Instagrammable photos in the surroundings, pool, or jacuzzi of any of our hotels in Fuerteventura.
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