Spending your vacations in Lanzarote? Wanting to see more of the Canary islands?
A Lanzarote to Fuerteventura Day Trip is a great adventure to see another style of living and different landscapes.
Below is my guide to help you plan your excursion for just one, or several days.

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Lanzarote to Fuerteventura Day Trip - Is it worth it?
First of all, some of you might be wondering if it is even worth it to head to Fuerteventura for the day while on vacation in Lanzarote.
Here a re a few facts to consider and my overall opinion
Lanzarote to Fuerteventura - Timing
- Fuerteventura is located to the South of Lanzarote in the Canary islands
- The main option to travel from one island to the other is the ferry from Playa Blanca Lanzarote to Corralejo Fuerteventura
- Ferry Time - The ferry can take from 25min to 45 min to cross depending on the boat and company chosen. See my section about the ferries
- Driving time Lanzarote - The ferry departs from Playa Blanc which is a 30min drive from Puerto del Carmen and 40min drive from Costa Teguise
- Driving time Fuerteventura - Fuerteventura is very long - from Corralejo (where the ferry arrives) to Morro Jable the last town to the South it takes 1h45 via express way
- Therefore you can see only the Northern part of the island on a day trip from Lanzarote

Interest of getting to Fuerteventura
Both islands are very close to the African continent and have the same weather. Some people say they are quite similar.
Compared to other canary islands they may be true, but I think they are quite different and that a day is interesting to discover different landscapes.
Even if just touring the North of the island you can see a large sand dunes natural park and drive in mountains. This is scenery you will not see in Lanzarote.
You can learn more about differences on my article about Lanzarote of Fuerteventura.

So, is it worth it?
I think if you only have one week in Lanzarote and it is your vey first time there, there is already way enough things to do on that island. It might be too much to do a long day trip to Fuerteventura.
However if you are staying over a week or like me absolutely love sand dunes, then an excursions to Fuerteventura is fantastic idea.
Lanzarote to Fuerteventura excursions - Options
If you are not renting a car in Lanzarote
If you are not renting a car in Lanzarote and staying at one of the resort towns, companies a running days trips to Fuerteventura. You just have to sit back, relax and follow the guide.
- OPTION 1 - Bus to Playa Blanca + Ferry - If you want to be free to do whatever you want in Corralejo Fuerteventura, you can book a tour that includes the drive to Playa Blanca plus the ferry and the return. You get 5h of free time on Fuerteventura - Learn more
- OPTION 2 - If you want a bit more, you can pick a tour that leaves you some free time in Corralejo but also take you to play in the Corralejo sand dunes - Check out program and book
- OPTION 3 - If you want to get a nice overview of the Fuerteventura landscapes, you can book a full day excursions around the North of the island including the mountains, the historical capital and the sand dunes - Check out program and book
Further in the article I am showing you what you cold see on those tours with pictures

If you are renting a car in Lanzarote
If you are renting a car in Lanzarote you may want some freedom to move around Fuerteventura as well.
Driving in Fuerteventura is as easy as driving in Lanzarote. The mountain roads are wide enough and not too dizzying.
- OPTION 1 - You are with a company that allows you to take the car to another island (e.g. Cicar) then you book a ferry crossing with your car
- OPTION 2 - You leave your car in Playa Blanca, take the express ferry or the car ferry on foot and rent a car in Fuerteventura - it might actually be cheaper than paying for the crossing with car but you will waste time getting and giving back your car - See all my tips to rent a car in Fuerteventura.
You can compare all the ferry crossings and book your trip on directferries.com

Need to rent a car in Lanzarote?
Ferry from Lanzarote to Fuerteventura
So the main option to get from Lanzarote to Fuerteventura is to take the ferry in Playa Blanca and arriving in Corralejo. This is the shortest distance to cover on water.
The advantage is that it is not out of the way. It departs and arrives in the heart of towns. So even if you just want to have a different shopping experience or try new restaurant you can just hop to the next island
There are 2 types of ferries doing the connection. Both can be booked on directferries.com
Express Ferry from Playa Blanca Lanzarote to Corralejo Fuerteventura

If you are not travelling by car, you can take the smaller and faster boat. it is called the express ferry. Some even have glass bottom if you want to see the fish and inside the ocean. It is an enjoyable way to cross.
Car Ferry - Lanzarote to Fuerteventura - Fred Olsen and Armas

There are also 2 companies running bigger boats in which you can enter your car. The trip is slightly longer but the boat is also way more comfortable with great comfy chairs and lounges. The photo inside is from a Fred Olsen car ferry. It was really clean and enjoyable.


Enjoying the crossing from Lanzarote to Fuerteventura
During the ferry ride, you can just relax inside or you can enjoy the outside deck to admire the view. Since the distance is so short, there is always something to look at.
Departure from Costa Blanca
As you float away from Playa Blanca Lanzarote, you can appreciate the white of the buildings against the bare brown of the land behind. I love such contrasts, don't you?

Passing by Lobos island
Shortly after the ferry pass not far from the magnificent small island of Lobos. I love this small island (check out my article and pictures).
The advantage is that from the ferry you can see the whole length of the island with the large volcano at one end and the lighthouse at the other.

Arriving in Corralejo
The arrival in Corralejo is quite impressive too with the large volcano crater in the background (Volcano Bayuyo).
And then you notice that the houses have colours. On Lanzarote, thanks to the work of Cesar Manrique, the architecture has been preserved and all you can see is white (except in Arrecife). But such thing did not happen on Fuerteventura and you can see big buildings of all styles.

If you want to explore on your own, my eBook about Lanzarote also includes a maps and things to do in Fuerteventura:
Plan your perfect trip around Lanzarote!
- 7 easy-to-plan maps
- 55 Scenic locations in Lanzarote
- 19 Scenic locations in Fuerteventura
- Planning tips + Best times
- 140+ large photos to decide where to go
- GPS coordinates direct to the carparks
Sand dune tour of Fuerteventura from Lanzarote
Your first option is a Lanzarote to Fuerteventura day tour that focusses on the town of Corralejo and the famous sand dunes.
This way the day is not too intense and does not keep you inside a vehicle too long.
You start with free time in the town of Corralejo with it charming harbor and shops.

Then you head to the famous sand dunes of Corralejo Dunes Natural park.
It is only a very short drive from Corralejo. There are difference places to see. At the beginning the road is distanced from the water and you have dunes to reach the beach. but further South the road get right by the beaches.
So when your transportation stop you can spend some times lost in the dunes on one side or refreshing by the water on the other.



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Lanzarote to Fuerteventura Day Tour to Mountains
If you don't mind spending more time inside a vehicule, I think the last option is great. It is one that gives you a better idea of what Fuerteventura looks like.
And it will give you a big change of scenery from the volcanoes in Lanzarote.
You will enjoy the stunning drive in the central mountains of Fuerteventura with beautiful soft shapes and nuances of oranges, yellows and browns. ou will stop at at least one of the viewpoints.

You will be able to visit the original capital of the Canary islands - a small village called Betancuria. It is really charming with typical Canarian architecture.

And you will finish with the magnificent sand dunes of Corralejo. A nice overview of North Fuerevntura.

Lanzarote to Fuerteventura Trip - Multidays
If you have 2 weeks in Lanzarote, you can decide to stay 10 days on the island and head for a multi day tour of Fuerteventura. It is a great balance! No time to get bored.
Things to see in Fuerteventura
There is much to see in Fuerteventura depending on what you like:
- we saw the mountains earlier. There are several really nice viewpoints to stop at
- history lovers will stop in Betancuria, the original capital city of the Canary islands.
- geology lovers will stop at Ajuy beach to walk along the old petrified soil and get down inside large sea caves
- offroad seeker can head to the famous South cliffs of Cofete with several meter high waves
- while beach lovers will appreciate El Cotillo in the North and the lagoon of Jandia in the South.




You can find 19 suggestions about Fuerteventura in my eBook. The map will facilitate the planning of your trip!
Plan your perfect trip around Lanzarote!
- 7 easy-to-plan maps
- 55 Scenic locations in Lanzarote
- 19 Scenic locations in Fuerteventura
- Planning tips + Best times
- 140+ large photos to decide where to go
- GPS coordinates direct to the carparks
Where to stay in Fuerteventura
On your way around Fuerteventura, you could stay at:
- Betancuria - there is a great historical building which has been transformed into a guesthouse. It is quite a unique stay ! Check out the Casa Princess Arminda
- South Coast - half way through your tour of the island you can stay at one of the beach resort town. Costa Calma is a great choice, not too big and too busy and close to the beach - Check out the accommodations in Costa Calma
- North in Corralejo - Corralejo is really the hub to explore the North of the island. It you want to photograph the sand dunes at sunrise this is where you need to stay - Check out the accommodations in Corralejo

Casa Princess Arminda - room

Casa Princess Arminda - Common area

Costa Calma beach
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