Lajares: A Short Guide To Fuerteventura's COOLEST Town

A sunny outdoor scene featuring large white letters spelling "Las Lajares," with palm trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

Lajares is a small inland town located in the North of Fuerteventura.

It’s kind of sandwiched between El Cotillo, Manjanicho & Corralejo.

We discovered Lajares on a trip to Fuerteventura a few years ago, & we’d say it’s probably our FAVOURITE small town on the island.

We just really love the atmosphere & the chilled-out vibes!

You’ll also notice when you arrive that there’s lots of surf shops & schools around the area.

This is because it’s actually a really popular town with surfers (even though it’s not on the coast) – it just seems to be where they all go to hangout!

We thought because we adore Lajares so much, that we’d put together this short guide about the town.

Including how to get there, where to eat & shop + some other tips that will hopefully be helpful for your visit!

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How To Get To Lajares

A road sign indicating "Lajares," surrounded by a clear blue sky, with vehicles on a winding road and buildings in the background.

By Car

Whether you are staying in Lajares or simply visiting for the day, we’d say that driving is the easiest, cheapest & quickest way to get there.

We usually hire a rental car each time we visit the island & pick it up at the airport when we arrive.

It takes around 30-35 minutes to get to Lajares from Fuerteventura Airport.

Other travel times:
From Corralejo: 15 mins
From Caleta de Fuste: 40 mins
From Costa Calma: 1hr 30mins

The main roads to Lajares are all tarmacked & in really good condition.

Where To Park

There’s plenty of on-street parking as you drive into Lajares & a few spots in the town itself.

We’ve been lucky to find a space here a couple of times, right in front of the Lajares sign!

If it’s super busy, try this parking lot which is down one of the side streets.

By Taxi

A taxi to Lajares from the airport could cost around 80-100 euro. Then don’t forget you have the return journey to think about too!

(That’s why we prefer to rent the car – it’s cheaper & we have it for the whole week to explore!)

By Bus

You can get a bus from the airport to Lajares, but it does require a change in Puerto del Rosario, so it may take much longer to get there!

There are buses which run from other towns in Fuerteventura to Lajares but again it would require a bit of planning ahead – we would suggest checking the route & times on the official Tiadhe website.

Stone sculpture of two hands playing a guitar, surrounded by palm trees and a blue sky in a vibrant town setting of Lajares, Fuerteventura.

A sustainable shop exterior featuring signs for eco-friendly products and a message promoting pollution solutions near a scenic landscape.

Exterior view of Dreamwave center featuring surf and gym facilities, flanked by palm trees under a bright blue sky.

Shopping in Lajares

A wooden sign outside a shop reads “Handmade, Sustainable, Upcycling” beside palm trees and blue skies in Lajares town.

Exterior view of Joyas Surf Co. shop in Lajares, featuring the store name and windows displaying surfboards and apparel.

Lajares has plenty of small surf-style boutiques & casual clothing shops.

My favourite is Joyas as it carries some of my favourite brands like Vans, Billabong & Roxy! You can also rent a surfboard from here & they have their very own surf school!

A classic brown station wagon parked outside a surf shop with modern signage, showcasing a coastal vibe against scenic surroundings in Lajares, Fuerteventura

For the cutest home decor bits & bobs, don’t miss B.E.A.C.H!

Manawai Surf & Yoga boutique is another gorgeous little shop to check out with yoga wear, jewelry, clothing & swimwear!

Hiking in Lajares

A person stands on the rim of a volcanic crater, photographing the landscape overlooking the ocean and distant mountains under a blue sky in Fuerteventura.

If you’re feeling adventurous or want to do something active, then we recommend doing the hike to Calderon Hondo.

The walk up to the top starts in Lajares & will take about 2-3 hours round-trip.

We recommend wearing good footwear & bringing plenty of water for hydrating. It is quite a popular walk so if you want to go when it’s quieter, set off a bit earlier in the morning.

We did the walk up a few years ago & honestly it’s worth it for the views!