Things to Do in Lajares, Fuerteventura: Local Guide 2026
Discover the best things to do in Lajares, Fuerteventura, including surfing, Calderón Hondo, cafés, markets, El Cotillo and local tips.
Why Adults Forget How to Be Beginners
I used to think adults were simply better at things. Not everything. Just enough things that they no longer had to stand somewhere looking confused while another person explained the absolute basics. Then I became one. Turns out adults are not necessarily better at everything. We’re mostly just very good at avoiding situations where we…
Is Fuerteventura Good for Beginner Surfers?
I think almost everyone has the same fear before their first surf lesson. Not the sharks. People always ask about the sharks, but I don’t think that’s what worries them most. It’s looking silly. Standing on the beach in a wetsuit that suddenly feels a little tighter than expected, carrying a surfboard that seems much…
Reunion Surf Trip at Kyuka Surf Club: A Week of Waves, New Friends & Unforgettable Memories
What happens when a group of complete strangers spends a week surfing together in Fuerteventura? Follow the Reunion Surf Trip at Kyuka Surf Club as we look back on a week filled with surf sessions, island adventures, shared meals, and friendships that lasted long after the final wave.
Surf Fuerteventura: The Best Surf Spots for Every Skill Level
When people think about surfing in Europe, one destination always comes up: Fuerteventura. Known for its year-round waves, volcanic coastline, and consistent Atlantic swell, the island has become a dream destination for surfers from all over the world. Whether you’re stepping onto a surfboard for the first time or chasing more challenging waves, there’s a…
Surfing Philosophy: What the Ocean Teaches Us About Letting Go
I used to think surfing was all about getting better. Catching more waves. Standing up faster. Turning a little sharper. Looking slightly less like someone who had accidentally fallen onto a surfboard. Those things are definitely part of it. But the longer I’ve spent in the water, the more I’ve realised that surfing philosophy isn’t…
Talking to Strangers Is Weird Until You Realise Everyone Else Is Also Weird
I used to think socially confident people knew something I didn’t. Not some huge life secret. Just enough information to walk up to a stranger and start talking without looking like they were trying to sell something. Because some people make it look ridiculously easy. They arrive somewhere new, talk to three people, somehow join…
Making Friends as an Adult Can Be Weirdly Hard
Nobody Warns You About the Friendship Admin Making friends as an adult is strange. When you’re younger, friendships kind of just happen to you. You sit next to someone in school, you both hate the same teacher, one of you has a PlayStation, and suddenly you spend every afternoon together for the next four years.…
Stand Taller, Smile More: What Surfing Teaches You About Confidence
I Used to Think Posture Advice Was Stupid I always thought posture was one of those things people only talked about when they had no real problems. Like, yeah cool, I’ll stand straighter and suddenly my taxes are done and my childhood is healed. Amazing. Thank you, spine. But then I started noticing something annoying.…
Canela Jam Session in Lajares: Why Canela at a Wednesday Night is a Must for a Surf Camp Fuerteventura Experience
A Small Bar, Some Live Music, and a Lot of Courage Every Wednesday in Lajares, something amazing happens. A bar pushes the tables and chairs to the side. Musicians set up. People start arriving.Someone takes a microphone. Someone grabs a guitar. Someone else stands in the crowd, not fully sure yet if they want to…