Puerto del Rosario

Travel Guide
Sotavento de Jandia Beach which includes desert 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
The price is CA $129 per night from Apr. 28 to Apr. 29
CA $129
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto del Rosario. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Chica Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (128 reviews)
"Walkable to PTO Rosario, close to airport, overall - very good location for exploration of the whole island"

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 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 CA $183 per night from Apr. 4 to Apr. 5
CA $183
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Stay at this 3-star beach property in La Oliva. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (610 reviews)
Wspaniały! Nie burzcie go.
"Lokalizacja idealna dla osób które chcą spędzić czas na plaży i w oceanie. Hotel duży, ale dobrze wyposażony i z miłą obsługą. Możliwość mieszkania w hotelu lub domkach. Codzienne wieczorne rozrywki dla gości. All inclusive spełnia wymagania. Dostępne baseny i plac zabaw dla dzieci. Hotel godny polecenia. ..."

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 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 CA $192 per night from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8
CA $192
CA $206 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Antigua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"This is our third visit and each time stayed in a Seaview Suite - huge terrace/balcony overlooking the bay, very impressed. In all apartments stayed in - the bathroom sinks, the plugs do not hold the water - a bit annoying. We stayed B&B and each occasion selection of food excellent, if a little ..."

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 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.
Typical local house in  Fuerteventura. Sun and relax
Typical local house in Fuerteventura. Sun and relax
El Time
Stay at this vacation home in Puerto del Rosario. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Back again
"Nice to be back again in this quiet bungalow with secure parking and the owners close by to help with any problems. A car here is essential, as the nearest restaurant is a 5 minute drive away, and nearest supermarket a 12 minute drive away. But the location is central for northern towns, villages ..."

Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2023

Typical local house in Fuerteventura. Sun and relax
 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 family-friendly aparthotel in La Oliva. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions El Hierro and La Derecha ...
8/10 Very Good! (455 reviews)
"I’m been trying to find fault with our stay but couldn’t, enjoyed everything, we were self catering, had our own villa, front garden and everything supplied inside. There’s free transport links to port or local villages or hire a car like we did, it’s in the middle of nowhere that’s its attraction. ..."

Reviewed on Jan. 9, 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 family-friendly aparthotel in La Oliva. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Corralejo Dunes Natural Park ...
7.4/10 Good! (597 reviews)
Good little budget hotel for a short stay.
"Good little budget hotel for a short stay. Only problem is the 5:00pm check in!"

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 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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