Things to do in
La Lajita

La Lajita

Our most recommended things to do in La Lajita

Fuerteventura: Oasis Wildlife Entry Ticket

1. Fuerteventura: Oasis Wildlife Entry Ticket

Make your way to Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura and journey through some of the most exciting regions of the world. Discover a refuge that enhances the survival of the ecosystem in a real oasis. See striking flora in various parts of the park and at the only botanical garden on the island. Fall in love with tropical succulents and native plants.  Attend the live demonstrations by sea lions, reptiles, birds of prey and parrots and their handlers, and interact with lemurs and sea lions in the water. Nourish yourself at the park's 3 restaurants and enjoy exquisite cuisine in a unique environment. Follow a route through the park to discover some 3,000 animals from 250 different species. Go on a camel safari at the largest camel reserve in Europe, look into the bright eyes of the curious lemurs from Madagascar or get your photo taken with a friendly giraffe.

Fuerteventura: Magic Catamaran Trip with Food and Drinks

2. Fuerteventura: Magic Catamaran Trip with Food and Drinks

Discover the beauty of Fuerteventura with a cruise on a modern and luxurious 23- meter catamaran. Search for dolphins and whales, pause for a swimming stop in a scenic cove, and enjoy a meal onboard with drinks. Set off from the harbor in Morro Jable under a magnificent 150-meter sail. Go in search of the dolphins and whales that inhabit the coastline surrounding the Canary Islands, where more than 29 different species have been identified. After finishing dolphin and whale watching, the captain will change course and take you to enjoy a refreshing swim off the coast of Jandia.  Afterward, enjoy a delicious meal consisting of chicken with teriyaki sauce, rice, and vegetables. During the whole excursion you can enjoy a wide selection of drinks, including water, soft drinks, beer, and wine.

Learn to surf at the white beaches in Fuerteventura's south

3. Learn to surf at the white beaches in Fuerteventura's south

You participate in a surf course at the endless white beaches in the south of Fuerteventura. It does not matter if you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced surfer. As me and my team value small groups in our courses, we can adapt individually to the learning objectives of our students. Every day, we will drive to the beach which offers the best conditions for the surfing level of our surf students. At the beach, we explain currents and give important safety instructions for the use of the surf equipment. After that there is a short warm up, which is followed by first dry exercises on land for the position on the board and the movement how to stand up – we call this the “Take Off”. Now everybody is off to the water. The surf instructor will be in the water with you and help you choose waves, push you into the waves and give you tips on how to improve your surfing technique. For a small extra charge of 8€ we will pick up from your accommodation in: Morro Jable, Jandia, Esquinzo, Butihondo, Costa Calma, La Pared or La Lajita.

Fuerteventura: 2-Hour Kayaking and Snorkeling Excursion

4. Fuerteventura: 2-Hour Kayaking and Snorkeling Excursion

Begin your kayaking and snorkeling excursion with a group briefing. Put on your life vest, prepare the equipment, and have the option to wear a wetsuit. Head to the beach of La Lajita to get into your kayak and start your excursion in the ocean. While paddling, enjoy the rocky coast views and discover an island of beaches and cliffs only accessible by sea.  After a bit, stop for snorkeling in an area rich with marine life. Grab masks and snorkels from your guide and jump into the crystal clear ocean for some underwater exploring. Understand why all the dive schools bring their divers to this location and see a large variety of fish and sea creatures. Spend about 30 minutes snorkeling and swimming before heading back to La Lajita Beach in your kayak. At the conclusion of your excursion, change into some dry clothes and check out the photos taken while kayaking and snorkeling. If you like any of the photos have the option to purchase them to take home. 

Fuerteventura: Guided Snorkeling in La Lajita with Pickup

5. Fuerteventura: Guided Snorkeling in La Lajita with Pickup

Explore the sea creatures of the Atlantic Ocean with this guided snorkeling experience in  Fuerteventura. Get picked up from your hotel, and head to La Lajita beach. Receive a brief training from an instructor, pick up your snorkeling gear, and head out into the waters. Begin by meeting your guide at your hotel. Hop in an air-conditioned vehicle and set off for La Lajita beach. Once there, listen to a local instructor give you tips on how best to use the equipment. Grab your own snorkeling equipment and make the short walk to the ocean. Use the skills you have just learned to explore the waters. Keep an eye out for interesting sea creatures, and be amazed by the underwater world beneath you. Take a break to soak up the sun, then head back into the ocean to cool off and keep exploring. Get taken back to your hotel at the end.

Fuerteventura: Introductory Dive in La Lajita with Pickup

6. Fuerteventura: Introductory Dive in La Lajita with Pickup

We start with 30 minutes of training in a language understood by the participant. We use a specially prepared video or oral instruction. We prepare diving equipment and enter the water. Try divers are under the supervision of an instructor, in a maximum of two to one ratio. This gives great comfort and safety. This distinguishes our school from others, where one instructor can take care of up to 8 people! Discover underwater life in Atlantic ocean! What to take with you? Take with you towel, bathing suit and drinks. You can leave your personal belongings in our center.

Tuineje: Southeast Fuerteventura Boat Cruise with Lunch

7. Tuineje: Southeast Fuerteventura Boat Cruise with Lunch

Explore the coast of Fuerteventura by boat on this tour from Las Palmas. Search for whales in the Giniginámar, Tarajalejo and La Lajita bays, go for a dip in Cala del Caracol, and sail by fishing villages. Listen to live music, savor local food, and sip on beer, wine, and soft drinks on board.  Be picked up from your accommodation at selected locations on the island of Las Palmas. Sit back and relax in an airconditioned bus on the transfer to the dock in Gran Tarajal. Hop aboard the 8 m long and 7 m wide, double bridge catamaran. Hang out in the upper deck's panoramic solarium with comfortable hammocks, cushioned and reclining seats, and a space reserved for the DJ. Visit the cozy lounge space on the lower deck and chill out on the high-back sofa benches under warm LED lighting. Dance in the clubbing house where you can purchase a cocktail in the Gintoneria bar. Take in views of the picturesque fishing villages of Las Playitas, the iconic Entallada lighthouse, and the golden sands of Jacomar beach. Cruise along the Giniginámar, Tarajalejo and La Lajita bays and keep an eye out for the whales that frequent these bays. Set anchor at Cala del Caracol which is inaccessible by land. Dive into the crystal clear waters, snorkeling through vibrant underwater ecosystems and go paddle boarding. Savor Canarian tapas and paella onboard. Return to the pier in Gran Tarajal and transfer back to your accommodation in Las Palmas in a spacious bus.

Kids & family surf course at Fuerteventura's endless beaches

8. Kids & family surf course at Fuerteventura's endless beaches

Sandy beaches and gentle waves are a great playground for children and for adults. Our surf instructors are always amazed at how quickly and naturally children learn to surf. Experiencing the children's enthusiasm for surfing is almost as exciting for us adults as surfing ourselves. Therefore, we offer surf lessons especially for children and families. We have a team of German-, English-, French- and Spanish-speaking surf coaches, who are aware of the special needs and desires of children under the age of 12. In small groups of maximum 4 children per instructor, our instructors will help to carry surfboards, choose waves, gentle push the surfboard into the wave and give individual support and feedback. According to the needs of children, we only teach at beach with soft sandy ground, less current and gentle waves. Once at the beach, our surf instructors explain the surf equipment, waves, currents and important safety rules. After a short theoretical instruction, practical exercises on land follow. In simple steps, our instructor will show the position on the surfboard and the movement how to stand up - we call this the "Take Off". Now everybody is off to the water. The course takes place only in shallow water. The surf instructor will be in the water with the children and help choose waves, give the surfboard a little push into the waves and provide tips on how to improve the surfing technique. For a small extra charge of 8€ we will pick up from your accommodation in: Morro Jable, Jandia, Esquinzo, Butihondo, Costa Calma, La Pared or La Lajita.

Fuerteventura : Stand Up Paddle

9. Fuerteventura : Stand Up Paddle

We start the tour with carrying out the necessary training to make the trip pleasant and safe. During the trip on Paddle board we observe the beautiful coast of Fuerteventura with its wild beaches and rocky cliffs. If you don´t have any experience don´t worry. It´s not difficult. Paddling on Sand Up board gives a lot of pleasure and satisfaction. With our instructor you will learn it easy and will have a base of skills and a possibility to practise it where you want. 1 hour lesson with the instructor and 1 hour by yourself

Intermediate & Advenced Surf Course in Fuerteventura's south

10. Intermediate & Advenced Surf Course in Fuerteventura's south

You participate in an intermediate or advanced surf course at the famous surf beaches in the south of Fuerteventura. As you know first basics in surfing and can stand up in the foam, the next step in surfing is paddling out and catch "green" (unbroken) waves, learn how to ride them, practice and learn new surf manoeuvres. The skill level of intermediate and advanced surfers can vary. That's why our surf instructors decide together with our students before the course what they already good at and what they would like to learn next. As our surf school value small groups, we can adapt individually to the learning objectives of our students. Every day, we will drive to the beach which offers the best conditions for the surfing level of our surf students. At the beach, our instructor explains the currents, tides and waves of the surf spot. After that, there is a short warm up, which is followed by an explanation on land off the individual learning task of the day. For example, how to paddle through the surf, how to paddle into unbroken waves or how to make turns in the wave. Now everybody is off to the water. Our surf instructor will be in the water with you and help you choose waves and give you tips on how to improve your surfing technique. If you book a 3 day surf course you will also get a video coaching. For a small extra charge of 8€ we will pick up from your accommodation in: Morro Jable, Jandia, Esquinzo, Butihondo, Costa Calma, La Pared or La Lajita.

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What people are saying about La Lajita

Overall rating

4.5
(906 reviews)

We had luck. We had wonderful warm, sunny weather (april) and soft waves. We lieked the tour, especially the snorkeling in a bay, where we have seen crabs, and many interesting fisches. The guide helped us carrying the kajaks into the water and back. For 15 Euro we received beautiful photos in 4k, over and under water.

The trip was great! I can only recommend it! The crew was friendly, enough space for everyone, good food and drinks and we even saw dolphins! All in all great!

Really enjoyed our day. Nice size group and guide was fab. Great to be picked up and dropped off too. Would recommend

very good organization; great tour; very good food :-) definitely recommendable

Very nice outing, nice atmosphere, I highly recommend.👍