Beaches
Playa Esquizo is one of the prettiest white sandy beaches in Fuerteventura that is located close to the hotels. So if you are looking for a beach holiday in Fuerteventura, this might be one of the best options. However, this beach is left pretty much untouched except for some sunbeds and a beach bar. If you are looking for bars, restaurants or shops next to the beach, this beach has none. However, if you want to do some windsurfing or want to learn, you can do this on the beach.
Best hotels in Esquinzo
Esquizo is all about size. Huge hotels with everything you want to do and experience offered inside the hotel. Most offer multiple pools, sports fields, all-day entertainment, many restaurants and much more.
Of all the hotels I have visited in this area, these I can advise:
- Fuerteventura Princess: Great for families
- Aluavillage Fuerteventura: One of the more budget-friendly options in this area.
Things to do in Esquinzo
Esquinzo is mainly about the beach and hotels, so there is not much to do in the resort itself. There are some watersports you can learn or enjoy on the beach, but that is about it. However, from the hotels, there are also many organised excursions all over the island. These include visits to Betancuria, Ajuy caves and museums all over the island.
Here is my complete list of things to do in Fuerteventura.
Restaurants, bars and nightlife
Esquinzo is all about the hotels. There are very few bars or restaurants here except for the few on the beach. Also, nightlife mostly takes place within the all-inclusive hotels with entertainment for the entire family; some even have small nightclubs.
Fuerteventura airport to Esquinzo
Esquinzo is not located close to the airport of Fuerteventura. It is 78 km or over 1 hour of driving away. Because of this, it is best to arrive at the airport well prepared and preferably with pre-booked transportation.
- Public transport to Esquinzo is possible, but many buses take many stops (sometimes over 30) and can take a long time to get there. If you want to do so, the price is 8.50 € per person.
- A shuttle bus will get you there faster but needs to be booked before arriving, costing 19.43 €. It also has a lot of other benefits like a guaranteed place to sit on the bus.
- Reserving a taxi online before arriving has a fixed price of 106.50 €. Taking a taxi from the airport has a starting price of 90 € and will be more expensive when in bad traffic, at the weekend or evening.
This is the company I used and advise for booking a taxi or shuttle online. For more information about public transport, you can have a look here.
Weather in Esquinzo & when to go
Esquinzo is a great place to visit any month of the year. The weather here is warm all year round, and since it is located in the South of the island, it gets less rain and cloudy days compared to the North. However, December might be a month you want to avoid if possible because of prices and that this is the rainiest month on the island. Yet, even so, rain is minimal in December, with only 3 rainy days.
Is Esquinzo the best holiday destination for you?
Esquinzo is all about the hotels and the beach. If you are most of the time in the hotel or on the beach during your holiday and don’t care about having a town nearby, this is great. Not only is the beach beautiful, but it is also close to the hotels. On top of that, the hotels here are massive and therefore offer many different restaurants, great entertainment, sports field and much more. If that sounds like what you would enjoy, then Esquinzo is the best holiday destination for you in Fuerteventura.
This resort in Fuerteventura is at least 1 hour away from the airport in Fuerteventura by taxi and much longer by bus or airport shuttle. So consider this before booking if you quickly get car sick or are travelling with small children and babies.
Not sure Esquinzo is right for you? Here is my complete guide to where to stay in Fuerteventura.
