Isle of Fuerteventura

Morro Jable

Morro Jable, Fuerteventura

Map Morro Jable, FuerteventuraThe Canary Island Fuerteventura - a very popular place for holidaymakers.
Morro Jable and its location in Fuerteventura
Morro Jable is situated in the south of Fuerteventura on the peninsula Jandia. The centre of this city is stated in a valley between two rocks near the Atlantic Sea. From time to time, the village Morro Jable stretched its area to the east and west side of the valley.

Behind the western part of the hills is the station for ferries going to Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura. Going to the eastern side, there is the hotelzone of Jandia.

History of Morro Jable

Morro Jable is an old little fisherman's village and was pretty secluded until 1970. When the first street to Morro Jable was built, tourism began and grew more and more. Lots of hotels were built upon the hills offering a great view over the sea. In the last years Morro Jable and Jandia became the most important centres of tourism in Fuerteventura.

Sights in Morro Jable

If you come to Morro Jable you should walk along the streets and go into all the little shops, bars, cafés and restaurants. This old fisherman's village offers a really nice atmosphere and will welcome you as tourists with every step you take. The most impressing quarter of Morro Jable is the one with all the bars because there are more than 25 of them within only a few meters.

Enjoy Morro Jable

If you are in Morro Jable you should not miss walking along the nice beach and the lively streets. Both day and night you can enjoy the beach of Morro Jable which is called Playa de Matorral. The beach is very clean and great for families with little kids because it is sandy and flat.
If you want to go shopping you can visit the market place of Morro Jable and buy lots of typical products from Fuerteventura.

Nature in Morro Jable

On the edge of the village Morro Jable is a nice parc which invites you to rest a little bit. Children can play on the playground while their parents can enjoy the great weather, beautiful surrounding and the wonderful view.