El Burro Beach (Glass Beach), Fuerteventura: How to Get There and What to Know Before You Go

El Burro Beach (Playa del Burro) is one of those beaches we keep coming back to whenever we’re in the north of Fuerteventura. It’s inside Corralejo Natural Park, a few minutes from town, and it has everything that makes the Grandes Playas special: fine, pale sand, turquoise-green water, the dunes in the background and, when the wind allows, a calm bay for swimming.

Online you’ll also find it as Glass Beach, although that isn’t its official name. In this guide we tell you exactly where it is, how to get there by car or by bus, where to park, what to bring (because there’s absolutely nothing there) and what else to see nearby. All of it based on what we’ve learned going there many times, with information updated for 2026.

Summary: El Burro Beach in Fuerteventura

1. Where El Burro Beach is

El Burro Beach is on the northeast coast of Fuerteventura, on the stretch of the Grandes Playas that runs along Corralejo Dunes Natural Park, south of the town of Corralejo. This whole protected area covers about 2,668 hectares of the municipality of La Oliva and includes the dune field and Montaña Roja, which you can see from the beach.

The Grandes Playas are really a string of beaches joined by kilometres of sand: El Burro is one of them, and very close by are others such as Playa del Moro and Bajo Negro, in front of the hotels. From the shore you can see Lobos Island and, on clear days, the coast of Lanzarote.

2. Why is it called Glass Beach?

If you looked this beach up on Google Maps or Instagram, it probably came up as Glass Beach. It’s a name that caught on among travellers, but you won’t find it in the official guides: the Cabildo and the Government of the Canary Islands call it Playa del Burro or simply El Burro.

We mention it because it causes quite a bit of confusion: sometimes it gets mixed up with Playa del Moro, another beach of the Grandes Playas, very close by. Our advice is simple: put “Playa del Burro” into your GPS and, once you’re there, walk along the shore. The little coves and bays in this area can be explored on foot in a few minutes, and they’re all worth seeing.

3. What El Burro Beach is like

The first thing that catches your eye is the colour of the water: a crystal-clear green that changes with the light and the tide. The sand is fine and pale, and the beach is so wide that you always find a spot, even in high season.

A calm bay for swimming

In the bay the water is usually quite calm, so it’s ideal for swimming or just floating for a while. There are a few stones at the water’s edge, but mostly you’ll be walking on sand. When the wind blows hard, the sea gets choppier: always check the water before you go in.

The stone windbreaks

If there’s one thing that defines this beach, it’s the stone windbreaks: little half-moon-shaped enclosures of volcanic stone that shelter you from the wind. In Fuerteventura the wind is in charge, and these shelters make the difference between an uncomfortable beach day and a perfect one. There aren’t many of them, so if you want one, get there early.

Long walks with views of the dunes

Another plan we love is walking. From El Burro you can walk for kilometres along the shore with the dunes on one side, the sea on the other and Montaña Roja in the background. At sunset, the light on the sand is incredible.

4. Kitesurfing and windsurfing at El Burro Beach

El Burro is one of the kitesurfing spots on the Grandes Playas of Corralejo. On windy days the beach fills up with colourful kites and it’s a great show to watch from the sand, even if you don’t do the sport yourself. You’ll also see plenty of windsurfing.

If you want to give it a try, it’s best to do it with a school: the wind on this coast can be strong and the currents change. In excursions in Corralejo we tell you about more water sports and excursions in the area.

5. Services: what there is (and isn’t) at El Burro Beach

This is the most important thing to know before you go: there are no services at El Burro Beach. No toilets, no showers, no bars and no shade. You’re inside a natural park and, apart from the road and the parking areas, it’s all sand and sea.

• Bring water and food for the whole day.
• An umbrella or something to cover yourself: there isn’t a single tree, and the sun is strong all year round.
• Sunscreen and a hat, even if the wind makes you feel cool.
• If you want sun loungers and umbrellas for hire, they’re in the Bajo Negro area, in front of the hotels.
• Lifeguards: the lifeguard service in La Oliva was out to tender in 2026, so check whether the beach is supervised on the day you go.

Something you’ll see in some guides: in the smaller coves towards the south of the Grandes Playas, nudism is common, in a relaxed and respectful atmosphere.

6. How to get to El Burro Beach

El Burro Beach is on the FV-104, the road that crosses the dunes between Corralejo and Puerto del Rosario (it’s the old stretch of the FV-1: today the FV-1 dual carriageway runs inland). From the centre of Corralejo it’s about 6 or 7 km, and from Puerto del Rosario, about 23 km.

By car

It’s the easiest way and the one we always use. Heading south out of Corralejo, the road soon enters the natural park and runs alongside the beaches. Since it crosses a protected area, drive slowly and follow the signs.

Parking: you can leave the car for free in the designated areas next to the road, a few metres from the sand. Be careful about parking on the side opposite the beach: the sand there is often very soft and it’s easy to get stuck.

If you don’t have a car yet, in our guide to renting a car in Fuerteventura we explain how to do it and what to keep in mind. Getting around Fuerteventura without a car is possible, but you miss out on a lot.

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By bus (public transport)

Tiadhe line 06 (Puerto del Rosario – Corralejo) runs along the dunes road. A ticket between Puerto del Rosario and Corralejo costs €3.40. The catch is that the only stop on the Grandes Playas is “Hoteles Riu”, about 2.8 km north of El Burro, so from there you have a good walk along the shore. Check the current timetables on the Tiadhe website before you go.

From the airport

If you’re flying in, our guide from Fuerteventura airport to Corralejo has all the options for getting from the airport to Corralejo; El Burro Beach is on the way.

7. When to go to El Burro Beach

The good news is that in Fuerteventura you can go to the beach all year round. Temperatures are mild even in winter and it hardly ever rains: according to AEMET, the island’s airport gets less than 100 mm a year, spread over about 16 days, with more than 2,800 hours of sunshine.

Source: AEMET, standard climate values 1981-2010, Fuerteventura Airport.

What changes the most is the wind. Some days the bay looks like a swimming pool, and on others it’s better to look for shelter or leave the beach to the kitesurfers. Our advice: check the wind forecast the night before and, if it’s blowing hard, go early to get a stone windbreak.

8. Our tips for visiting El Burro Beach

• Get there early: the stone windbreaks fill up fast, especially at weekends and on windy days.
• Bring everything you need: water, food, shade and sunscreen. There’s nowhere to buy anything.
• Respect the natural park: the dunes are a protected area. Use the marked access paths and take your rubbish with you.
• Park properly: only in the designated areas and never on soft sand.
• Combine it with other beaches: walking along the shore, you can see several coves of the Grandes Playas in a single morning.
• Stay for sunset: in the low light, the dunes and the water take on incredible colours.

9. What to see near El Burro Beach

The Corralejo Dunes

They’re literally just across the road. Walking for a while among the dunes, with the sea in the background, is one of the most beautiful sights on the island. We tell you all about it in things to do in Corralejo.

Lobos Island

Boats leave from the port of Corralejo for this small protected island, which has one of the most beautiful beaches in the Canaries. Have a look at our guide to Lobos Island.

Calderón Hondo Volcano

Half an hour away by car, near Lajares, you’ll find one of the easiest and most beautiful walks in the north: climbing up to the crater of Calderón Hondo.

El Cotillo

On the west coast, with incredible sunsets and turquoise lagoons. It’s all in things to do in El Cotillo.

10. Where to stay near El Burro Beach

The best base for El Burro Beach is Corralejo: you’re a few minutes’ drive from the Grandes Playas and you have restaurants, supermarkets and the port for trips to Lobos. If you’d rather wake up facing the sea, the hotels in the Bajo Negro area are right on the Grandes Playas. More options in our guide on where to stay in Fuerteventura.

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Frequently asked questions about El Burro Beach

Where is El Burro Beach?

In the north of Fuerteventura, inside Corralejo Natural Park, in the municipality of La Oliva. It is one of the Grandes Playas that stretch south of the town of Corralejo, about 6 or 7 km from the centre along the FV-104 road.

Why is it called Glass Beach?

It’s a name used online and among travellers, but it isn’t official: in the guides of the Cabildo and the Government of the Canary Islands it appears as Playa del Burro or El Burro. If you search for “Glass Beach Fuerteventura” on a map, it usually takes you to this part of the Grandes Playas.

How do you get to El Burro Beach?

The easiest way is by car on the FV-104, the road that crosses the dunes between Corralejo and Puerto del Rosario, leaving it in the parking areas next to the road. By bus, Tiadhe line 06 runs along that route, but the only stop on the Grandes Playas is “Hoteles Riu”, about 2.8 km north of El Burro.

Are there toilets, bars or lifeguards at El Burro Beach?

There are no services or facilities on the beach, so bring water, food and some shade. Sun loungers and umbrellas for hire are in the Bajo Negro area, in front of the hotels. The lifeguard service in La Oliva was out to tender in 2026: check whether there are lifeguards on the day you go.

Can you go kitesurfing at El Burro Beach?

Yes. El Burro is one of the kitesurfing spots on the Grandes Playas of Corralejo, and on windy days it’s common to see the beach full of kites. If you don’t have experience, it’s best to go with a school.

Is it good for children?

In the bay the water is usually quite calm and there’s plenty of sand, so we think it’s a good beach to go to with kids. Just keep in mind that there’s no shade and no services, and the wind can change a lot from one day to the next.

Conclusion: why El Burro Beach is worth it

El Burro Beach sums up the best of northern Fuerteventura: turquoise water, endless sand, dunes and that wind that sometimes challenges you and sometimes gives you a perfect bay. Go early, bring everything you need and take your time to walk along the shore. For us, it’s one of those beaches we never get tired of.

And if you’re planning your trip, start with our guide to things to do in Fuerteventura.

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