Much of the natural beauty of Fuerteventura lies off the main automobile roads. One company recognized this and started the Off-Road Motorcycle Tours to show tourists the lesser-known attractions of the island, only accessible by bicycle or motorbike. Depending on the tour, sights may include curiosities such as a camel farm or the shipwreck of the SS American Star.

A few of the smaller neighboring islands may also be of interest. Lanzarote, the producer of the popular local Malvasía wine, is also famous for its Mars-like volcano landscape, which has been featured in several science fiction movies. There is a tour company that offers camel rides into the volcanic Montañas del Fuego, starting from the Parque Nacional de Timanfaya. Also try the submarine safari while you are on Lanzarote to get a scuba diver’s view of the Canaries. Submarines leave daily every other hour between 10a.m. and 4p.m.

The tiny island of Los Lobos, under the jurisdiction of La Oliva in the north, also has some amazing scenery and wildlife. El Majorero glass-bottom boats, docked in the harbor at Corralejo, will ferry you to or from the island in 20 minutes. A few hours should be enough to explore Los Lobos, but make sure to leave time for the lighthouse, which offers an excellent view of the island.