Why the north is made for e-bikes
The north of Fuerteventura packs an astonishing variety into a small area: lines of volcanic cones, old lava fields, wide desert plains, quiet villages and a wild Atlantic coastline, all within reach of Corralejo. Most of it is linked by dirt tracks rather than busy roads, which makes it perfect terrain for an electric mountain bike.
The one thing that catches visitors out is the wind. The trade wind blows most of the year, and on a normal bike a long stretch into a headwind can wear you down. With pedal assist the wind stops being a problem and becomes part of the fun, so you can focus on the scenery instead of your legs.
The routes at a glance
Distances, times and levels below refer to our guided tours, all starting from our shop in Corralejo.
- Popcorn Beach and Majanicho: easy, short coastal ride, great on your own
- Volcano loop and Calderón Hondo: easy, about 30 km, 3 hours
- Lajares and the barranco: medium, 38 km, 4 hours
- Paladea race route: medium, 60 km, 4 hours
- Montaña de Tindaya: medium, 70 km, 6 hours
- Coast to Coast: demanding, 50 km, 5 hours
Popcorn Beach and Majanicho: the easy coastal ride
Just outside Corralejo, Popcorn Beach is famous for its white, popcorn-shaped bits of coralline algae. It is the classic short ride for a first afternoon on the island: take your photos and please leave the popcorn where it is, as it is part of a fragile natural environment.
From there a rough coastal track runs west along the North Shore to Majanicho, a tiny fishing hamlet with surf breaks and rock pools. The track is bumpy and dusty in places but not technical. Keep in mind that the wind usually comes from the north-east, so the ride back can feel very different from the ride out. Ideal for beginners, couples and families with teenagers on a half-day rental.
Calderón Hondo and the volcano field
If you only have one morning, this is the route that best explains the island. You ride past craters and across fields of petrified lava to Calderón Hondo, one of the best-known volcanoes in the north, near the village of Lajares. Our Volcano Tour covers about 30 km in 3 hours at an easy level, from €60 per person, and is the perfect introduction to riding an e-bike off-road.
Fancy something more relaxed? The Wines and Volcanoes tour follows the same volcanic landscape and adds a stop at a local winery with a tasting of island wines and products (4 hours, from €95, minimum age 12).
Lajares, the barranco and El Cotillo
Lajares is the laid-back heart of the north: a village of artisans, surf shops and good coffee, and the natural stopping point on almost every ride. South of it the landscape opens into desert tracks leading to a hidden barranco, a canyon with steep walls you would never find from the road.
Our Barranco Tour links the volcanoes, a coffee break in Lajares, the desert and the canyon, then returns along the North Shore via Majanicho: 38 km in 4 hours, medium level, from €70. On the west coast, El Cotillo adds a fishing harbour, turquoise lagoons and the El Tostón lighthouse.
Coast to Coast: the big north loop
This is our most adrenaline-packed day and the route that shows the most in one go: volcanoes, Lajares, the barranco, El Cotillo, the El Tostón lighthouse, the natural pools, Majanicho and finally Popcorn Beach. The Coast to Coast is 50 km in about 5 hours, rated demanding, from €80.
The assist takes care of the distance, but you will spend several hours on uneven tracks, so it suits riders who are comfortable on a bike and want a proper adventure rather than a gentle spin.
Tindaya and the Paladea route: longer days
Montaña de Tindaya is a sacred mountain for the Majos, the island’s original inhabitants, and a protected site that you admire from below. Our Tindaya tour crosses the volcanic area and the desert to reach it, stops for lunch at Playa de la Escalera in El Cotillo and returns along the west and north coasts: 70 km in 6 hours, medium level thanks to the e-bike, from €90.
The Paladea Race Tour follows the course of the well-known Paladea race through the volcanic north and on the tracks around Montaña Escanfraga: 60 km in 4 hours, medium level, from €80. A favourite with keen cyclists who like to keep a steady pace.
Guided tour or on your own?
Short coastal rides such as Popcorn Beach, Majanicho or a coffee in Lajares are easy to do on your own: rent an e-bike in Corralejo from €35 a day (€25 for 4 hours), with helmet, lock and insurance always included, and ask our team for route tips when you pick it up.
A guide is worth it as soon as you head inland. Desert tracks branch off without signs, the barranco is hard to find, and a local guide adds the stories about geology, the Majos and village life that you would otherwise miss. Our guided tours have a maximum of 8 riders per departure, with guides in Spanish, Italian and English (German and French on request). You send a booking request online, we confirm it, and you pay in our shop: nothing is charged online, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest e-bike route from Corralejo?
On your own, the coastal ride to Popcorn Beach and Majanicho. With a guide, the Volcano Tour: about 30 km in 3 hours at an easy level, from €60 per person.
Do I need to be fit to ride these routes?
Not for the easy and medium routes: the pedal assist does most of the hard work, even against the wind. The Coast to Coast is rated demanding because of its length and uneven tracks.
Can I ride the routes without a guide?
Yes for coastal rides and village-to-village routes with a rented e-bike. For desert tracks, the barranco and Tindaya we recommend a guided tour, as tracks are unsigned and easy to lose.
How many people are in a guided group?
A maximum of 8 riders per departure, with guides speaking Spanish, Italian and English. German and French are available on request.
Do I pay online when I book a tour?
No. You send a request online, our team confirms it, and you pay in our shop in Corralejo. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start.
