The Pulse of Fuerteventura's After-Hours Playground | Corralejo Nightlife
Situated in the northeastern region of Fuerteventura, Corralejo has transformed from a quaint fishing village into a captivating resort town. Easily accessible from Puerto del Rosario, you can reach Corralejo by car, taxi, or bus number 6. Boasting beautiful beaches, a mesmerizing dunes park, and a lively Corralejo nightlife scene, the place is not only a charming destination but also serves as a gateway with excellent ferry connections to Lanzarote’s Playa Blanca and Lobos Island.
Nightlife districts
The main areas to look for include Old Town, Avenida Corralejo Grandes Playas, and the Harbour area.
Popular bars, clubs & live music venues
Rock Island Bar
The bar is the longest-running venue that offers live music. The venue opened in 1990. Its owners are Gary and Mandy. Gary is often part of the live music gigs on stage, while Mandy is mostly responsible for running and managing the business. The place welcomes all nationalities. Sometimes is it better to book your seat in advance since some days can be quite busy. The live music played is often contemporary and light-rock music.
Waikiki Lounge
A popular place for people who want to spend time at the beach. The place offers not only live music and disco, but it comes with a restaurant that is open throughout the day from 9.30 am until 11.30. The club closes around 4 am. Besides sea views, you will get free wi-fi, outdoor sitting and you can watch TV too.
Cocoloco Beach Bar
More luxurious and upscaled bar with a relaxed atmosphere. It belongs to the Gran Bahia Real Hotel but you don’t have to worry about the dress code too much. You can come in right after you have spent the day at the beach, or pool, or after the walk.
Flicks bar
Usually open from 8 am to 2 am after midnight, Flicks bar offers live disco and karaoke shows. If you enjoy singing and dancing you will probably like this place. The staff is friendly and there are no age restrictions for guests.
Kiwi bar
Kiwi Bar has existed since 1986. It offers a variety of cocktails with fresh fruits as well as a variety of beers to choose from. The place is open every day from 6 pm until 4 am early morning. Those who love Latina dances can take a free bachata, salsa, or kizomba class every Wednesday and Sunday. You will be led by professionals in this field.
Mojito bar
The bar is located next to the ocean on the promenade. You will get a nice view of the ocean and the Lobos Island. It opens at 11 am and closes at midnight. There is an outdoor terrace where you can sit and enjoy a cocktail or snack.
McCarthys Irish Pub
Lies in the heart of Corralejo. The pub is open from 5 am until 2 am during the week, and from noon during the weekend. The place is small but with a great atmosphere. You can watch TV or enjoy live music, dancing, and happy hour drinks.
Empire rock
The place is usually open from 7 pm until 2 am. It offers outdoor seating, cocktails, and live music including rock, indie, and occasionally metal. Unfortunately, you can not order any food here.
B-side club
An electronic music club that is open on Friday and Saturday from 11.30 pm until 5.30 pm.
Rock Café
Great place where you can eat and listen to live rock music. The venue is open daily from 10.30 am until 1.30 am. You can choose from a variety of burgers, pizzas, meat dishes, salads, and of course cocktails.
Beach parties, special events, festivals
Fuerteventura Carnival
If you happen to be in Fuerteventura in February or March you have the chance to experience Corralejo nightlife in a slightly different way than drinking cocktails at the bar. The carnival is hosted by 6 municipalities. Each one of them chooses a date and a theme. Festival events usually last around 2 weeks. They all start with the traditional ceremony The Birth of the Sardine and end with The Burial of the Sardine. Some other acts include sports, modern and traditional dances, drag queen galas, competitions, and night parties with live DJ sets or live music. Most of the festival events are free of charge.
Corralejo Festivals
By monitoring local events when planning your stay in the Canary Islands, you may discover occasional happenings such as Corralejo’s Oktoberfest, providing you with the opportunity to experience the renowned German festival under the sunny skies of Fuerteventura. Alternatively, during the autumn season, you have the chance to attend international festivals like Blues & Jazz.
Sources:
www.rockislandbar.com
www.kiwibar.eu
mccarthyscorralejo.com
www.rockcafefuerteventura.com
www.fuerteventura-beaches.com/fuerteventura-carnival.html
www.guidetocanaryislands.com/events/corralejo