I’ve been to Fuerteventura 3 times now, the last time for a month, I hiked most of the volcanoes and traveled across the island for weeks to explore every corner of this beauty spot and feel the local town vibe. Undoubtedly, Fuerteventura is the most beautiful Canary Island (along with Lanzarote, which has my heart for volcano hiking). If you want to make the best out of your stay – you are on the right post – I’ll guide you through the most unique and fascinating things to do in Morro Jable, the best place to stay in Fuerteventura.
As much as Corralejo along with its Sand Dunes National Park is adorable, Morro Jable entertains with a range of amenities, including traditional cuisine, harbor with mantas, water sports activities, snorkeling and beach volleyball 😉
Best things to do in Morro Jable Fuerteventura.
Morro Jable is a leading tourist destination town, located on the southern coast of the island of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands (Spain). It is a much more interesting place to stay than other holiday beach towns like Costa Calma. With many unique things to do in Morro Jable you won’t be bored for a second. It’s a great destination to relax and enjoy the beauty of the ocean coast.
Morro Jable light sand beach stretches for many kilometres, the coastline is uncrowded and comfortable for sunbathing.
Morro Jable offers everything you need for an active holiday: water and beach sports, ocean-view restaurants, convenient shops and beachfront apartments.
Usefull information for Morro Jable.
CLIMATE: The southern part of the island is warmer with the hottest month August (temp. around 25-26 degrees) and the coldest January with 18 degrees.
CURRENCY: EURO. Card payments are available in restaurants and shops. However, 500 Euro note is some places is NOT accepted.
LANGUAGE: Spanish, but due to the majority of German tourists, all places speak perfect German and little English.
MAIN BEACH: Playa de Morro Jable/Morro Jable Beach.
TOURIST INFORMATION: Get maps and folders at the airport main hall in the arrivals in the tourist information desk.
How to get to Morro Jable?
There are few ways to get to Morro Jable from Puerto del Rosario Airport or even nearby islands.
BUS: There is a direct bus No 10 from Fuerteventura Airport to Morro Jable. Taxi from the airport to Puerto del Rosario costs Euro 12-15. Bus ride from the airport to Morro Jable takes 1.5h depending on traffic (9.70 Euro in 2023). Tickets are available in the bus. All routes and timetables are on the official website TIADHE.COM.
CAR RENTAL: Renting a car is a cheap and ideal option for any Canary Island. I always use RENTALCARS.COM, the world’s largest online car rental service, comparing offers from the majority of rental companies. By selecting your preferences you can get the best deal on your desired car category, but the road infrastructure in Fuerteventura is great so a small car is more than sufficient.
PRIVATE TRANSFER. The easiest, top-rated and most convenient way is to book a private transfer with GetTransfer.com, which offers different vehicle types to suit every budget and party size, from shuttles to private taxis.
Meet Stingrays in Morro Jable harbour.
One of the biggest things to do in Morro Jable port is watch stingrays. To spot them you need to get to the port early in the morning (or at night time) when the water level is low enough and with good visibility. Stingrays and other fishes are well visible while swimming just meters from the shore. Don’t forget sea life has its own cycle and sometimes the stingrays are just not there. You’ll likely notice tourists gathering in the harbor to watch this fascinating picture from the quayside.
Morro Jable best beaches & activities.
1. Playa de Morro Jable - Morro Jable Beach.
Playa de Morro Jable is the main beach, a long stretch of golden sand with crystal-clear waters. It offers various facilities such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach bars, changing rooms and water sports activities, and what’s most important – BEACH VOLLEYBALL COURTS. The courts belong to nearby hotels (Robinson Hotel) but if you kindly ask you may be able to join some matches.
Recommended restaurants: along the main street – Centro Comercial Palm Garden. However, there are few beach bars serving really tasty food.
2. Playa del Matorral.
Playa del Matorral is a protected natural area with stunning dunes and a lighthouse (Faro de Morro Jable). It is a popular spot for sunbathing, swimming, and windsurfing. It is also a nudist beach.
SNORKELING SPOT: On the south end of the beach (port side), there is a perfect snorkeling spot near the rocks – one of the leading attractions in Morro Jable. There are also stairs leading up the hill port direction along the church stadning over the town.
PARTY YACHT: There’s often a catamaran party yacht drifting at the shores of Playa del Matorral.
SURFING & SAILING RENTAL: There is a huge kite-surfing and sailing rental spot at the beach.
3. Playa de Butihondo.
Situated to the north of Morro Jable, Playa de Butihondo is a wide and sandy beach with calm waters. It is less crowded and offers a more relaxed environment.
Morro Jable accommodation.
I’ve been to Fuerteventura many times in different locations, but this is what I recommend for Morro Jable accommodation.
The best accommodation deals are available on Agoda.com.
BEACHFRONT APARTMENTS, located along the promenade, with swimming pools and a nudist beach in the front.
Second options: 4* star Sol Fuerteventura Jandia – All Suites.
BEST OPTION: 4*star Servatur Alameda de Jandia (~$50/per night)
NEAR THE LIGHTHOUSE: 4*Star The Real Casa Atlantica Morro Jable By PVL (~$80/per night).
Surfing and snorkeling in Morro Jable.
Water sports are a big attraction in Morro Jable. Staying active and actively enjoying the sparkling ocean is a great way of spending your holidays. Water sports centers and provide a wide range of professional facilities to keep you active safely along with experienced instructors. Trying kitesurfing is one of the best things to do in Morro Jable – there’s an international Wind Surf Center just at the beach, where you can try kitesurfing and book sailing lessons. Fuerteventura can be windy, so make sure you are fit enough for water sports like kitesurfing.
Morro Jable Beach and Promenade.
Morro Jable has a long beautiful promenade, that connects the lighthouse located at the southern end of the beach with a rocky cliff on the north. It’s a beautiful walk along beachfront apartments, souvenir shops near the main road and huge Morro Jable sign (this is partially a nudist beach).
Best cliff viewing spot.
Morro Jable beach ends with high cliffs on the north. From there you can take long steps to reach one of the most spectacular viewing point. If you continue walking north direction you will shortly reach Morro jable harbor. This is actually the most charming part of Morro Jable with plenty of seaside restaurants and great accommodation options, much cheaper than the beachfront apartments.
SNORKELING SPOT – the rocky tale of the beach is also the best snorkeling spot in all Morro Jable. You can spot people on the photo snorkeling around the rocks.
One of the most interesting things to do in Morro Jable is take a one or half-day tour to explore the area. The best tour options to consider in the area: Catamaran Cruise, Dolphin and Whale watching cruises.
Best places to eat in Morro Jable.
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS: I tried most of them and I can recommend few! Best fish soup, seafood paella with black rice and fried goat cheese – Vesubio Restaurante. Best grilled fish (fresh catch – Pescado del Dia) and amazing stew (however I don’t eat meat) – Restaurante Brisa Marina – both are seaside restaurants with an amazing sunset view over the ocean.
Restaurante La Puntilla and Laja de Morrojable have tasty food and an amazing location (the first one is much nicer with Spanish Coniak shot on the house – pity I don’t drink ;)..). Pimentos de Padron (green sweet fried peppers – Spanish tradition) cannot be missed – I could have them 3 times a day!
Calima - Sahara winds over Canary Islands.
Morro Jable beach during CALIMA. Calima is Sahara wind blowing toward the Canary Islands. It brings a mix of dust, sand and ash from the African Desert. It usually brings temperature rise, however, in December 2023, it caused temperature drop and very bad air quality. There will be Calima warnings to stay home and avoid going out because of the unhealthy air quality.
Calima is caused by human interference in the natural environment and forest devastation.
Morro Jable - gateway for top attractions of the island.
With many things to do in Morro Jable, you should never miss visiting Cofete Beach – the southern tale of the island. There are two top-rated tour options below for Cofete Beach – Jandia Natural Park. I tried the first one – Cofete Beach and Villa Winter Tour – and it is an incredible half-day trip through a number of scenic Cofete Natural Park highlights. It’s one of the best tours I’ve ever been to – you can check my detailed post from the tour.
GETTING TO COFETE BEACH BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT. Alternatively, if you’re really into solo traveling, you can take a public bus No 111 (bus goes twice a day/every day of the week) from Morro Jable to Cofete Beach and Faro Punta de Jandia – the most western spot of the island. However the tour reveals extremely interesting history around Villa Winter, which you won’t hear taking a public bus, but you can read in my post.
How to get from Fuerteventura to Gran Canaria?
Traveling by ferry around Canary Islands is extremely easy and affordable. There are plenty of tour operators – I tried few island tours and I have to say they are extremely well organized and priced fairly. I traveled from Morro Jable (Fuerteventura) to Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) by Fred. Olsen Express Ferry (Euro 58 one-way). Fabulous cruise and ferry standard (First Class tickets are available).
OMIO offers good range of ferry tickets and fares.
GOOD TO KNOW:
- Ferries to Gran Canaria leave mostly from Morro Jable.
- Ferries to Lanzarote and Lobos leave mostly from Perto del Rosario.
- Ferries to Tenerife leave either from Morro Jable and Puerto del Rosario.
Hiking Pico de las Nieves – the highest peak of Gran Canaria.
Hiking Pico de las Nieves – the highest peak of Gran Canaria – was my primary mission on the island. At that point,
How to get to Cofete Beach – travel guide to natural wonder of Fuerteventura.
Playa de Cofete – located in Jandia Natural Park – the wildest and most beautiful landscape in Fuerteventura with 14 kilometres of gold
Adventurous hiking Pico de la Zarza – the highest peak of Fuerteventura.
Hiking Pico de la Zarza is extremely beautiful volcano adventure with breathtaking views from the top of the south tale of the island
Top things to do in Morro Jable.
THE LIGHTHOUSE: Faro de Morro Jable: The lighthouse of Morro Jable is a prominent landmark and offers stunning views of the coastline. Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse for panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Morro Jable Old Town: Explore the charming old town of Morro Jable, with its narrow streets, traditional architecture, and local shops. It’s a great place to wander around, soak in the atmosphere, and discover local crafts and souvenirs.
Jandia Natural Park: This protected natural park is located near Morro Jable and offers beautiful landscapes, hiking trails, and stunning views. It’s a great place for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Morro Jable Marina: The marina is a vibrant area with restaurants, bars, and shops. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the waterfront, dine at one of the restaurants, or simply relax and enjoy the views.
Try local fruits.
My favourite breakfast is local coffee (which is the best of the best!) and local fruits – I highly recommend to find local FRUTERIA (fruit shop) instead of buing them in supermarkets (like Dino or Spar). My favourite fruits are:
- Passion fruit,
- papaya
- avocado – choose the giant one,
- pinaple,
- persimmon (very healthy and low calories)
- satsuma,
- banana and many more!
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