What to See and Do in Morro Jable: Jandía Beach and Wild Nature
Here are the Morro Jable tours and excursions for getting around the southern tip of Fuerteventura, with the Canary Islands’ longest beach, the fishing port and the mountains of Jandía Natural Park.
Jandía Beach – The Canary Islands’ Longest Beach
One of the longest beaches in the Canaries, right below the town:
- Jandía Beach with more than 14 kilometers of uninterrupted golden sand
- Turquoise water for swimming, with moderate waves
- Quiet areas with few people as you move east from the centre
- Promenade with palm trees, restaurants and views of Jandía mountains
Traditional Fishing Port
Seafaring life in the south still revolves around the port:
- Active fishing port where traditional local fleet boats moor
- Fresh fish market in mornings with day’s catches
- Fishermen’s restaurants with freshly caught Atlantic fish
- Majorero atmosphere combining fishing tradition and tourism
Jandía Natural Park and Mountains
The Jandía massif closes off the town to the west:
- Jandía Mountains reaching over 800 metres next to the sea
- Hiking Pico de la Zarza, Fuerteventura’s highest point at 807 metres
- Routes through ravines and valleys with Canarian endemic flora
- 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean and the entire peninsula
Virgin Beaches of the Far South
The island’s most isolated beaches lie on this side:
- Cofete Beach accessible by 4×4, one of the Canaries’ wildest
- Puertito Beach with quiet fishing village atmosphere
- Hidden coves on Jandía’s west coast with difficult access
- Jeep safari tours discovering secret beaches and lunar landscapes
Water Sports and Marine Activities
The south has good conditions for getting on the water:
- Diving at the south’s main dive sites in clear water
- Boat excursions spotting dolphins, turtles and pilot whales
- Deep-sea sport fishing with professional charters from the port
- Paddle surf and kayaking in calm waters along the promenade
Seafood Gastronomy
The day’s catch is eaten right by the port:
- Fish restaurants at the port with terraces facing the sea
- Vieja, sama, grouper and wreckfish freshly caught prepared grilled or baked
- Local seafood: limpets, sea snails and Atlantic clams
- Traditional Canarian cuisine in family guachinches with fair prices
Excursions from Morro Jable
From Morro Jable, tours head across the Jandía peninsula and the south of the island:
- 4×4 safari to Cofete crossing the mountains on dirt tracks
- Excursions to Costa Calma and the beaches of Sotavento to the north
- Tours to Betancuria crossing the whole island from the south to the mountainous centre
- Quad routes through volcanic landscapes and Natural Park ravines of Jandía
Jandía’s long beach, the fishing life at the port, hiking across the massif or a 4×4 run out to Cofete: Morro Jable is the most remote and wild corner of Fuerteventura, at the southern tip of the island.
What kind of plans fit best here
This page helps you compare the activities nearby, taking into account local logistics, travel times and the kind of plan that tends to work best around here.