Fuerteventura is widely known as a surfer’s utopia, a reputation it well deserves due to its impressive waves and welcoming surf culture. During your time here, particularly if you’re here on an internship on Fuerteventura, you’ll be delighted to discover that the island is dotted with numerous sport schools. These establishments not only offer comprehensive surfing courses that cater to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced surfers, but they also provide all the necessary equipment you might need. This makes it incredibly convenient for anyone looking to dive into the sport or polish their surfing skills.

Therefore, if you find yourself yearning to conquer the majestic waves on your days off, Fuerteventura presents itself as the ideal destination. Its friendly surf community, coupled with the easy access to high-quality surf education and gear, ensures that your surfing adventure here will be both thrilling and fulfilling.

The mill of Antigua – have a look at its inside! The mill is located at a huge area where you can see lots of different things. If you are interested in art, there is the possibility to visit exhibitions where you can have a look at canary craft. Since 1998, there has been a museum inside the restored large windmill, which, among other things, provides information about the life of a miller and the production of gofio.

There is also a shop, where you can buy some of the crafts – maybe you find a nice souvenir! A restaurant, a cafeteria and a gallery are also located there. Outside you find a cactus garden, where you can take a walk.

If you are interested in culture, you can have a look at an archaeological collection of the lava cave of Villaverde. The Cueva del Llano came into existence following the eruption of the Escanfraga Mountain volcano, an event that dates back over 800,000 years. To date, its mapped length reaches 648 meters, with the final 200 meters presenting challenges for exploration. In certain areas, the cave’s ceiling rises to heights of more than six meters. Within the cave, there is a fascinating assortment of fossils, including those of species that are now extinct. Notably, it houses the remains of the lava mouse, a species that was prevalent around two thousand years ago but disappeared following human arrival and the introduction of the common mouse.

You can also visit the Museo del Queso Majorero in this area. Come and discover the origin and production of Majorero cheese. Did you know that the Majorera goat is recognized as one of the most productive in the world? The excellent quality of its milk, dense, aromatic, and fatty, is one of the main secrets of Majorero Cheese.

Do you like hiking? Visit the 20 Squarekilometers big dune area El Jable – Las Dunas de Corralejo. The area is under conservation and close to the 7 km long white beach of Corralejo.

In 1969, a German company built two hotels on the dune area. This company previously bought up parts of the beautiful, ever-moving landscape. Fortunately, the area is no longer ‘approved’ building land today. Since 1982, the beach and shifting dunes have been designated as a special EU nature reserve because the shifting dunes are always in motion due to the constantly present winds. It can happen that the road from Puerto del Rosario to Corralejo (it divides the dune area) is blown away by sand and sometimes winds whip the fine grains of sand through the air. An impressive image that you should definitely take a picture of. You can reach the public, extensive beach area with bus number 6. Bus stops are at the train station and the port of Corralejo.

The small fishing village Las Playitas is only a few kilometres eastern of Tarajal. There you can enjoy delicious fish plates in one of the small restaurants or go for a walk. Before you come to the village, you can follow a small street to the east, which leads to the south. At the highest point of Punta de la Entallada you find a beautiful lighthouse. There you have a wonderful view over the Atlantic Ocean.

The Faro de la Entallada at Punta de la Entallada is the last lighthouse in Spain built according to the old standard design from the 1850s. That’s exactly what makes it so beautiful. The lighthouse was built to help ships navigate in a direct line from Spanish Western Sahara to the port of Gran Canaria or Tenerife. At that time, the western part of the Sahara was still Spanish and occupied by the Spanish Foreign Legion.

The Faro de la Entallada lighthouse is almost exactly the ideal image of a lighthouse that most people have in their minds. 187 m high above the sea, it towers spectacularly into the sky, freestanding on a cliff. The rocks fall dizzyingly and vertically into the sea beyond it.

You should definitely visit the Oasis Park in the west of Tarajalejo during your internship on Fuerteventura!

Join amazing parrot shows, see lots of different animals or take part in an exciting safari with camels. You will be lead past tropical plants and palm trees up to a hill from where you will have the chance to enjoy an amazing view over the botanical garden and the beautiful beaches of the cost.

The most sought-after attraction is the camel experience. Camels have become synonymous with Fuerteventura’s character. Having been introduced to the Canary Islands over five centuries ago, they have been companions to both residents and tourists alike. Today, you have the opportunity to engage with their storied presence. Allow these ancient creatures to lead you across the stunning desert landscapes that encircle this oasis, guiding you until the sea comes into view.

Here is the link to the homepage for further information: http://www.fuerteventuraoasispark.com/en

Punta de Jandia is located at the southwest of the island. From Morro Jable you can follow a route through a semi-desert with minimal vegetation. The view you get there is impressive. Everybody will enjoy it!

The remote cape of Punta de Jandía can only be reached via a 19 kilometre long gravel road that begins behind the cemetery of Morro Jable. Along a mountain range on the right, the gravel road winds through endless expanses, while the blue Atlantic stretches out to the left. Winds, drought, dust, stones, and orange-yellow sand characterize the landscape, which is a true beauty when you look closely.

Close to Punta de Jandia the village Puerto de la Cruz offers lovely places for a break. There you can eat one of the typical canary dishes. Arrived at Punta de Jandia you can see a beautiful lighthouse. At the southernmost point of this cape is the very photogenic Faro de Punta de Jandía. At the foot of the lighthouse, you can have a picnic on several seating areas and enjoy the raw and minimalist nature.

Tip: The most beautiful time in this place is at sunset. As the sunlight turns orange and the shadows become longer, the view over the Atlantic also changes. When the air conditions are clear, Gran Canaria appears out of nowhere in the last hours of the day and, with a bit of luck, even Tenerife with the 3,718-meter-high Pico del Teide volcano.

The beautiful beach is located northern of the small village El Cotillo. The bays are good protected and if you are lucky there are almost no other people. Turquoise water and white sand are the highlight of your free day during your internship on Fuerteventura at your dream beach.

Los Lagos beach impresses above all with nature. Most people come here to relax. A bit of entertainment is provided on the sand, as there are two small soccer goals and poles for a volleyball net. Apart from snorkelling, you cannot do any other water sports directly in the lagoons.

The serene atmosphere and picturesque lagoons create ideal conditions for a peaceful beach day. While there are no dining or restroom facilities directly on the beach, a short distance away with a view of the beach, you’ll find the “Ocean Deli”. Here, you can indulge in tasty food and drinks, and you’re likely welcome to use their restrooms in exchange.

For years people say the mountain has magical powers.

The Montaña Tindaya may have had a wide variety of cultic significance. One was the determination of the winter solstice. The whim of nature would have it that the shadow of the Montaña de Enmedio (523 m) is cast symmetrically on Mount Tindaya before and after the days of the winter solstice. The small bulges and caves at the summit of Tindaya may have been places of sacrifice. Potsherds were found there. But the “podomorphos”, the rock carvings, pose a mystery. 312 of them have so far been found on Montaña Tindaya. They are rock carvings that resemble feet. Whether they should be is questionable.

On the southwestern ridge of Mount Tindaya there is a path that allows the visitor to get to know the sacred mountain and the beauty of its colors up close. It lies in the middle of a landscape that radiates peace and mystery. At its southern foothills lies a small village where a few shops and restaurants make a visit to this magical landscape more pleasant.

Get inspired by the mysterious atmosphere! Traces of the native inhabitants remind of the history of the Montaña de Tindaya.  Art and nature get connected there – be enchanted!

Discover nature from the viewpoint of las Peñitas. After you left behind the oldest village of the Canary Islands, you will get a beautiful view over mountains and the amazing Atlantic Ocean.

Las Peñitas serves as a canvas for the imagination, inviting you to journey back to a time millions of years ago when the island featured towering mountains instead of its current gentle slopes. Those motivated by the scenic landscape can venture to the adjacent town of Vega de Rio Palmas by car and embark on the SL-FV-27 trail. This path meanders past the dam, offering hikers a chance to immerse themselves in the fresh air and distinctive ambiance of this remarkable location. At the Las Peñitas viewpoint in Betancuria, you are greeted with a breath-taking sight: a lush oasis amidst the desert expanse. Beneath the ravine of Las Peñitas, an underground river surfaces via an artificial dam, giving life to a quaint lake adorned with indigenous flora. This expansive lookout point provides an ideal pause on a drive through Fuerteventura’s heartland, offering a chance to savour this stunning and unexpected scenery.

A unique experience of nature! You have the possibility to help baby turtles to begin their life at the impressive beach of Cofete.

The Morro Jable Sea Turtle Recovery and Conservation Centre is situated in the Port of Morro Jable, approximately a 1km distance or a 15-minute walk from Playa Morro Jable. Admission to the center is entirely free, though its limited size necessitates a maximum visit duration of 20 minutes. However, this should not deter you, as the center can comfortably be explored within this time limit.

Among the eight species of sea turtles, four are found in the waters surrounding the Canary Islands, with the Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles being the most prevalent. The Morro Jable turtle nursery is driven by two primary objectives: 1. The recovery of sick and injured sea turtles and 2. The conservation effort of reintroducing an endangered species back to the island.

You can visit the `kindergarden´ for turtles from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 1 pm.