Jandía Natural Park, Natural park on Jandía Peninsula, Fuerteventura, Spain.
Jandía Natural Park is a protected area on the peninsula featuring volcanic terrain with white sand beaches, rocky cliffs, and mountains. The landscape is defined by extensive dune systems that run along the coastline throughout the park.
The peninsula was once a separate volcanic island that later joined Fuerteventura through volcanic eruptions, which formed the La Pared isthmus. This geological process created the landform seen today.
The name reflects the ancient people who inhabited this territory, leaving behind stone structures and caves as traces of their daily lives. These remnants show how communities adapted to the harsh environment over time.
The area is accessible via the FV-2 coastal road from Puerto del Rosario or through the FV-605 route from Pájara. Both routes provide access to different sections of the park.
The park contains Pico de la Zarza, which rises 807 meters and is Fuerteventura's highest mountain. The north and south slopes display distinctly different geological formations.
Location: Canary Islands
Inception: June 19, 1987
GPS coordinates: 28.09611,-14.32889
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40
Fuerteventura, the second largest island in the Canary Islands, is characterized by its diverse landscapes and notable geological features. The island houses spectacular formations such as the white dunes of Corralejo Natural Park, extending over more than 10 kilometers, the 70-million-year-old Ajuy caves, and accessible volcanoes like Calderon Hondo with its 70-meter-deep crater. The coastline offers expansive beaches like the one in Cofete, 12 kilometers long and backed by the Jandía mountains, as well as Lobos Island, a volcanic nature reserve with black sand beaches. Beyond its natural assets, Fuerteventura offers cultural experiences such as the Grain Museum, which traces the island's agricultural history, and activities suitable for all ages with Oasis Park with 3,000 animals or Aqua Water Park in Corralejo. The island's climate allows visits year-round, with mild temperatures and ample sunshine promoting exploration of its natural parks, historical sites, and preserved coastline.
Pico de la Zarza
2.7 km
Cofete
6 km
Playa de Cofete
6.3 km
Rio Calma Artificial Beach
14.2 km
Oasis Park
19.1 km
Morro Jable Lighthouse
5.6 km
Playa del Matorral
5.8 km
Punta Jandía Lighthouse
17.8 km
Playa de Sotavento de Jandía
5.7 km
Playa del Salmo
5.7 km
Playa Risco del Paso
6.6 km
Playa de la Pared
17.2 km
Playa de los Ojos
16.1 km
Roque del Moro
10.5 km
Butihondo
4.1 km
Playa de Esquinzo-Butihondo
3.7 km
Centro de Recuperación y Conservación Tortugas Marinas
5.8 km
Beacon of Punta Pesebre
16 km
Playa de la Jaqueta
16.8 km
Playa de Barlovento
4.2 km
Playa de Costa Calma
12.3 km
Viejo Rey Beach
16.3 km
Playa de las Hermosas
19.4 km
Aguda
3.2 km
Playa de la Pared
17.2 km
Playa de las Pilas
12 km
Playa del Esquinzo
3.7 km
Zarza
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