La Oliva

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La Oliva showing a garden and heritage architecture
La Oliva which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements
La Oliva featuring a square or plaza
La Oliva featuring a church or cathedral
La Oliva showing a church or cathedral, heritage elements and heritage architecture
Stroll across mountains of sand and investigate local traditions in this town full of stunning resorts in northern Fuerteventura.

Visit La Oliva, a quaint colonial town with pristine beaches and pretty architecture. It has Fuerteventura’s most popular resort areas, such as El Cotillo and Corralejo. Here the national park is full of sand dunes meeting ocean.

Enjoy a sense of the sublime as you look wistfully into the unforgiving desert and imagine being stuck in the Sahara. Then dash into the warm, clear ocean water to cool down and forget the harsh desert conditions.

Just north of the park in Corralejo Beach, relax and sunbathe with a view of Lobos Island. Take a short ferry ride from the resort’s harbor to the island. Walk around its circumference in 2 or 3 hours and note interesting wildlife and vegetation.

On La Oliva’s west coast is El Cotillo, a picturesque haven of beaches and lagoons. Stroll along the white sandy beach and capture photos of the lighthouse. Don’t be surprised to encounter naked sunbathers, as the area welcomes nudists.

Learn about the town’s culture at the Centro de Arte Canario. The outdoor sculpture gallery has works by local artists from the Canary Islands. See the fortified tower of Castillo de El Toston and look around the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, with its whitewashed façade and ornate interior. Find restaurants serving local dishes, such as tapas and shellfish.

People from La Oliva speak Spanish, although many who work with tourists also understand English and German.

Find La Oliva at the northern tip of the island, incorporating the stunning resort villages of Corralejo and El Cotillo. Ride a bus or taxi about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north from Fuerteventura Airport to get to the center of town. The journey should take less than an hour.

Stay in La Oliva for lagoons, sand dunes and a sense of colonial traditions.

Apartamentos Hesperia Bristol Playa
Apartamentos Hesperia Bristol Playa
3 out of 5
Urbanizacion Lago de Bristol, 1, Corralejo, La Oliva, Fuerteventura
The price is €77 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
€77
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in La Oliva. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Corralejo Beach and Charco ...
7.4/10 Good! (630 reviews)
"Diamond of a hotel at a good price. Lovely pool area, fab sea views, great little friendly bar, supermarket on site who make pizzas for €4.50, the most comfortable queen bed I’ve slept in, new fluffy towels, fab rainfall shower, basic room but all you need. Will be back."

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2025

Apartamentos Hesperia Bristol Playa
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 €135 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
€135
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach property in La Oliva. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 outdoor pools, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (727 reviews)
Lovely staff. Perfect location.
"We had an amazing stay. The staff are friendly and helpful, they accommodated our room requests and gave us a bottle of fizz in the room for my partner's birthday. Great variety of foods and restaurants and beautiful location. The place could do with an update but it is adequate for a 3*."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2025

Hotel Riu Oliva Beach Resort - All Inclusive
 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 eco-certified aparthotel in La Oliva. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (499 reviews)
Great waterpark
"Great waterpark for the kids"

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025

Pierre & Vacances Resort Fuerteventura OrigoMare
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.
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 eco-certified aparthotel in La Oliva. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Corralejo Beach and Charco ...
7.4/10 Good! (630 reviews)
"Diamond of a hotel at a good price. Lovely pool area, fab sea views, great little friendly bar, supermarket on site who make pizzas for €4.50, the most comfortable queen bed I’ve slept in, new fluffy towels, fab rainfall shower, basic room but all you need. Will be back."

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2025

Apartamentos Hesperia Bristol Playa
 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 eco-certified aparthotel in La Oliva. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (499 reviews)
Great waterpark
"Great waterpark for the kids"

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025

Pierre & Vacances Resort Fuerteventura OrigoMare
Apartamentos Dunas Club
Apartamentos Dunas Club
3 out of 5
Calle El Pulpo 2, La Oliva, Las Palmas
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in La Oliva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Corralejo Beach and Muelle Chico ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (82 reviews)
good position
"booked for 3 nights but only stayed for one as called back home. cant really say much."

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025

Apartamentos Dunas Club
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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