To the Island’s Edge: Drive a Buggy to Punta de Jandia

LA MATILLA SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE

To the Island’s Edge: Drive a Buggy to Punta de Jandia

A focused 2.5‑hour, guided self‑drive across 50 km of gravel in Jandia Natural Park — this guide explains what to expect, what’s included, and how to prepare.

To the Island’s Edge: Drive a Buggy to Punta de Jandia.

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Location
La Matilla
Operator
Atrakcje Fuerteventura
Category
Sightseeing Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

This is a compact, high‑adrenaline self‑drive through the wild south of Fuerteventura: a 2.5‑hour buggy tour that takes drivers across roughly 50 km of gravel roads through Jandia Natural Park to the island’s southwestern point, Punta de Jandia. The outing pairs on‑route supervision with a short theoretical briefing and the necessary safety accessories so participants can take the wheel and experience the island’s raw coastal landscapes firsthand.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

Fifty kilometres of gravel to the island’s southwest

The itinerary covers some 50 km of gravel roads leading from Morro Jable out toward Punta de Jandia, threading coastal and interior tracks that end at the island’s southwestern tip.

THE SAFETY BRIEF

Quick training and guided supervision

Before you depart the guide gives a concise theoretical course, allocates machines, and issues helmets and goggles; an experienced instructor supervises the drive throughout the tour.

THE DESTINATION

Punta de Jandia and coastal viewpoints

The drive leads to Punta de Jandia with stops en route such as Puerto de la Cruz and Punta Pesebre, offering scenic endpoints on Fuerteventura’s southern peninsula.

What the day feels like

What the ride feels like

Over a concentrated 2.5 hours you move from hotel pickup to the coastal tracks of the Jandia Natural Park, receive a short driving and safety orientation, then take the wheel to traverse gravel tracks under the instructor’s supervision — a compact loop that returns you to Morro Jable before transfer back to your hotel.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this outing suits — and who should check first.

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Active familiesAppropriate for families that include children aged 6 years and older.
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Families with younger childrenNot suitable for children under the minimum age of 6.
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Solo adult adventurersAges 10 and older.
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Those requiring special accommodationsMinimum participant age is 6; contact the operator for questions about other accessibility or suitability needs.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

The tour duration is 2.5 hours.

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup from hotels in the south of the island with transfers to and from Morro Jable included.

What’s included

Included: transfer from the hotel (south of the island), 50 km of gravel roads on the route, quick driving and safety training, supervision by an experienced instructor, insurance, and necessary accessories such as helmets and goggles.

What to bring

Helmets and goggles are provided; participants should note that necessary accessories are supplied by the operator.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the buggy tour?

The tour lasts 2.5 hours.

What is the minimum age to participate?

Participants must be at least 6 years old.

Is hotel transfer included?

Yes — transfer from hotels in the south of the island to Morro Jable and back is included.

How far do we drive during the tour?

The route covers approximately 50 km of gravel roads.

Are safety helmets and training provided?

Yes — the guide issues helmets and goggles and provides a quick theoretical driving and safety briefing; an experienced instructor supervises the tour.

Where does the tour go?

The tour operates from Morro Jable toward Punta de Jandia with route points including Puerto de la Cruz and Punta Pesebre before returning to Morro Jable.