Worth a Journey

The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Grandes Playas de Corralejo

Fuerteventura, Spain

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 99 2026
Grandes Playas de Corralejo

A wide beach of fine white sand runs for several kilometres between dunes and turquoise water, with two hotels near its middle. Access is by car to the roadside parking, then a walk through the dunes.

Highlights

  • Fine white sand
  • Dunes behind the beach
  • Views of Lobos island

Good to know

  • Roadside parking is free
  • Two sunbeds and a parasol cost €9
  • Often windy; red flags fly often

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