Pajara

Travel Guide
Pajara featuring signage
Move through this area’s small villages to discover scenic beaches, hiking paths, dunes and an active local fishing community.

Pajara, the largest municipality on the island of Fuerteventura, contains several picturesque resort villages and a natural park. Visit the sand dunes and sprawling beaches on the coast of this large region and learn about local customs farther inland.

Morro Jable, once a quiet fishing village, has now developed into a beach haven. Here, find Playa de Cofete, a stunning stretch of golden sand with coastal cliffs looming overhead. Travel by bus or car along a dirt track to reach the unspoiled terrain. Try not to look down as you speed around the corners of mountains. Morro Jable has several beaches and an old town center where you can eat fresh seafood meals after watching locals catch fish.

Make your way northeast to Jandía to find the Faro de Jandía. The village lighthouse is set in a spacious area with very few crowds. Contemplate the stillness while you stare at the ocean.

Playa de Sotavento is the highlight of the Jandía area. This beach is remarkably long and wide, which means you can find your own space to sit and enjoy a family picnic. Stroll through the dunes for that desert feeling before cooling down in the ocean. Strong winds provide ideal surfing conditions.

As you move farther northeast along the coast, the beach continues with picturesque lagoons occasionally breaking up the sand. Eventually, you will reach Costa Calma, a resort town that developed rapidly in the 1970s.

Pajara receives plenty of sunshine year-round and temperatures that soar above the average for the rest of the island.

The local language is Spanish, although the region is a hotspot for German tourists.

Pajara takes up the southwestern portion of the island, incorporating Jandía, Morro Jable and several other villages. A bus or taxi journey from Fuerteventura Airport will take slightly more than an hour to cover about 50 miles (80 kilometers).

Sand dunes, surfing and sun are among the many reasons to visit Pajara.

Where to stay in Pajara

Sotavento de Jandia Beach featuring windsurfing and general coastal views as well as an individual male

Costa Calma

Costa Calma is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Costa Calma Beach and Sotavento de Jandia Beach while in the area.

Costa Calma
Royal Palm Resort & Spa - Adults Only
Royal Palm Resort & Spa - Adults Only
4 out of 5
Avda. de los Pueblos sn, Esquinzo - Jandia, Pajara, Las Palmas
The price is €152 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€152
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Pajara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (146 reviews)
"Amazing friendly staff, couldnt do enough. It made our stay memorable for all the right reasons"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

Royal Palm Resort & Spa - Adults Only
Fuerteventura Princess
Fuerteventura Princess
4 out of 5
Gran Canaria 13 ( Urb. Butihondo ), Pajara, Fuerteventura
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Pajara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Esquinzo Beach and Las Gaviotas beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (169 reviews)
"Lots of pools, nice bars. Needed to be more evening entertainment - was only on a few days. Need more English channels especially a news channel, maybe some of Smart TV"

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2024

Fuerteventura Princess
TUI MAGIC LIFE Fuerteventura - All Inclusive
TUI MAGIC LIFE Fuerteventura - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Avda. de los Pueblos 1, Urb. Butihondo, Pajara
The price is €196 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
€196
per night
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Pajara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Esquinzo Beach and Las Gaviotas beach are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (101 reviews)
"great access to a beach with a lovely flat beach walk. gardens kept beautifully. Great coffee at the bar. great variety of food. great staff. fabulous shows and entertainment only downside . new bed was needed as sagged"

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2024

TUI MAGIC LIFE Fuerteventura - All Inclusive
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.
Servatur Alameda de Jandía
Servatur Alameda de Jandía
2 out of 5
Calle Bentejui, 4, Pajara, Las Palmas
Stay at this aparthotel in Pajara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a children's pool. Popular attractions Las Gaviotas beach and Esquinzo Beach are located nearby. ...
6.8/10 (103 reviews)
great hotel in a great location
"Great hotel, location, amazing staff, beautiful view from the balcony, quiet, great swmming pool."

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2024

Servatur Alameda de Jandía
Aparthotel Esquinzo Y Monte Del Mar
Aparthotel Esquinzo Y Monte Del Mar
3 out of 5
Calle Escanfraga, Pajara, Las Palmas
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Pajara. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a beach locale, and breakfast. Popular attractions Jandía Playa and Mal Nombre Beach are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (53 reviews)
"Great experience!"

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2024

Aparthotel Esquinzo Y Monte Del Mar
Hotel Esmeralda Maris by LIVVO
Hotel Esmeralda Maris by LIVVO
4 out of 5
Calle Punta del Roquito, 1, Costa Calma, Pajara, Fuerteventura
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Pajara. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (157 reviews)
Great place to stay
"Fabulous stay"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2023

Hotel Esmeralda Maris by LIVVO
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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Reviews of Pajara

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
20 Mar 2020

Very sadly, we hardly had chance to unpack before we were confined to our hotel. Because we were with family, we were able to enjoy ourselves, but the hotel facilities might have been a bit limited for folks who could not get out, on their own.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
1 Feb 2020

Beautiful area for swimming and trail running.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
23 Jan 2020

First visit to Fuerteventura and I definitely chose the right area with Pájara with the long sandy beach and great to watch the kite surfers. Lots of walking after breakfast.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
2 Dec 2019

If you like Calm beach and quit and if you are long walk beach lover choose Sotavento Beach is amazing and relaxing.

5/5 - Excellent

CS
31 Oct 2019

A quieter resort but we liked it.

5/5 - Excellent

Steve
18 Oct 2019

I've been going here for the past 25 years. It's my favourite destination by a country mile. Perfect sandy beach which is never too crowded, relaxed laid back atmosphere, no conflict between nationalities and the weather is normally wonderful.