Playa de Gran Tarajal — Attraction in Tuineje

Gran tarajal is one of the six municipalities that make up Fuerteventura, unlike many other parts of the island it is not a major tourist destination, this means it is quieter and more relaxed, but always has a number of tourists to keep the town busy and profitable, it has beautiful beaches of mixed black and white sands. We found great restaurants and bars, shops etc but also the peace to just relax. The apartment we rented for our stay was just perfect,all in Gran Tarajal is a must visit if you want to know this island and its culture better. ( I will add reviews so shops...

This little gem is easy to miss. The south of Fuerteventura has a number of resorts but when you head down it is usually straight on FV2 to Costa Calma, Jandia or Morro Jable, where the tourist trade really gets going. Gran Tarajal was always there too but tourism seems to have passed it by. And yet that is its charm - old buildings, traditional restaurants, a working port and some really eyecatching palm lined avenues. The beach is clean, safe and smack in the town centre. If you get chance take that detour, you will be very...

Big black sandy beach. With a long promenade to go for walks. Lots of locals, a few restaurants and bars on the promenade, friendly and not at all commercial. If you are after a peaceful holiday, this is the place for you. You can catch the sun rise, if you are up early enough. A lot of walls have cool murales, some are unfortunately fading. There's a clown festival in October, called Tran Tran, which brings in a...