Tarajalejo: Beach, Art and Cycling Routes

This will help you decide whether the beach, a cycling trip, outdoor art or a specific event date is most important for your trip.

Town Beach and Getting There

Tarajalejo’s town beach has coarse black sand and generally calm water. It is more than 1,300 metres long and 45 metres wide. Sea conditions can vary. Based on these measurements, the beach is considerably longer than it is wide: its length is more than 28 times its width.

The beach is accessible by public transport. If you plan to use this option to get there, check the current routes and timetables in advance, as both can change.

Cycling Routes with Different Paths

Cycling Route 38 starts in the town of Tuineje and ends on Tarajalejo’s Avenida Marítima. It passes through a dry landscape characterised by caliche. Cycling Route 39 starts on the same avenue and follows unpaved paths parallel to the east coast as far as La Lajita; its end point is near Montañeta del Granillo. This gives you the choice between a route from Tuineje to Tarajalejo and a coastal route in the direction of La Lajita.

Route 39 crosses several barrancos and smaller ravines, some of which are somewhat challenging. The level of difficulty can change depending on the weather and the route’s maintenance. Conditions along the route can also change, so it is a good idea to check them before setting out.

Outdoor Art: the MARESEUM

The MARESEUM is an open-air museum on Avenida Marítima, with five sea-inspired works of art by artists of various nationalities. The sculptures were created in November 2017 during the I Encuentro Internacional de Escultores de Tarajalejo, FÔRMAR 2017. Individual works may require maintenance. Their connection to the sea links them thematically; the sculpture event marks the occasion on which they were created together.

Fiestas with Programmes That Vary by Year

The 2026 edition of the Fiestas en honor al Sagrado Corazón de María was scheduled to take place from 29 April to 10 May. The programme for the 2025 edition included sporting, cultural, religious and musical activities. In 2025, the fiestas ended with a traditional procession by sea. Events may vary from one edition to the next. If a fiesta date is important for your trip, check the announcement for the relevant edition.

Planning Your Visit

The official driving route through southern Fuerteventura names Tarajalejo as its first recommended stop. On 8 April 2026, part of the seafront promenade was closed to traffic due to planned repairs. Check the promenade’s current status before your visit.

Discover more destinations: Giniginamar, Juan Gopar, Las Playitas, Gran Tarajal, Tiscamanita.

See the main travel overview: Tuineje.