The best beach in the world according to 'National Geographic' is in Spain: "One of the most seductive areas"

Spain's beaches often appear on various lists of the best in the world. One example is Rodas Beach in the Cíes Islands, although according to National Geographic, the most spectacular beach on the planet isn't located in Galicia, but thousands of miles away: in the Canary Islands. Specifically, one sandy beach on the island of Fuerteventura has caught the publication's attention: Corralejo Beach.

This stunning stretch of the northern coast of Fuerteventura is undoubtedly one of the most unique spots in both the autonomous community and Spain, so it's no surprise that the media has declared it the best beach in the world. Its stunning beauty and wild character have made this sandy beach surpass others in paradisiacal places like French Polynesia, Mauritius, and the Caribbean.

The Great Beaches of Corralejo in Fuerteventura

The so-called Great Beaches of Corralejo are a group of sandy beaches located not far from the municipality of the same name, in the northernmost part of Fuerteventura. Stretching for some nine kilometers, these paradises stretch alongside the Atlantic Ocean and the Corralejo Dunes Natural Park, the largest in the Canary Islands, which only accentuates the wild spirit that characterizes this paradise.

On beaches like El Moro, El Caserón, and Los Martos, the turquoise color of the ocean waters combines with the whitish tones of the sand to create a picture-perfect scene that occasionally attracts water sports enthusiasts. These beaches are ideal for windsurfing (among other activities) due to the intense gusts of wind that sometimes blow there.

Furthermore, just two kilometers from the coast lies the islet of Los Lobos, which is also a natural park in its own right, only adding to the feeling of being in paradise. National Geographic classifies this part of Fuerteventura as "one of the most seductive and ecologically valuable areas" in the entire archipelago, and when you add to that the dreamlike landscapes, the result is extraordinary.

To reach these wonderful beaches of Fuerteventura and enjoy a few days of uninterrupted relaxation, you can take the FV-1, the northern highway of the island. Furthermore, the only buildings on the sandy beaches are hotel complexes, so these beaches are rarely crowded.