Fuerteventura

As of May 2026, Corralejo, Caleta de Fuste, Morro Jable, Costa Calma have 3,759 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 18% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Fuerteventura generates €21K per year. High-performing properties earn €43K/year, while low-performing properties earn €9K/year. The substantial revenue spread between top-tier listings and the average suggests that market performance is heavily bifurcated rather than uniform, indicating that specific asset characteristics drive significant variance in capture rates.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Fuerteventura. Average annual revenue is €21K with 50% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €43K/year. The gap between average and high performance demonstrates that operators capturing the upper market tier are significantly outperforming the broader market baseline despite the current contraction in supply.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Fuerteventura is 50%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €128, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €36 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Fuerteventura, with annual revenue of €44K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Fuerteventura market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Fuerteventura area. Corralejo: Moderate. Registration with Canary Islands tourism registry required, property must meet habitability standards. Enforcement increasing with inspections and fines for unregistered properties. Caleta de Fuste: Moderate. Same regional requirements - tourism registry registration mandatory, safety/quality standards. Growing enforcement through online platform monitoring. Morro Jable: Moderate. Tourism registration required, zoning restrictions in residential areas. Moderate enforcement, some illegal rentals persist. Costa Calma: Moderate. Registry registration needed, mainly tourist zone properties allowed. Enforcement moderate, focused on resort areas. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Fuerteventura Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 18% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The simultaneous contraction in both supply and revenue suggests that the market is normalizing after a period of potential saturation, finding a new equilibrium between available inventory and traveler demand.

Launch around December, 2-3 months before peak winter season (March peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 13% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (July-June) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Fuerteventura listings include: Kitchen (95%), Washing Machine (91%), Tv (81%), Balcony (60%), Pool (56%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Hot Tub, Bbq, Pool, with Hot Tub properties earning approximately 52% more (€39K/year vs €26K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Fuerteventura over the last 12 months: May: €717, June: €645, July: €816, August: €848, September: €844, October: €933, November: €1K, December: €1K, January: €1K, February: €1K, March: €2K, April: €1K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Fuerteventura is €128, up 35% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €90/night, 2-bedroom properties average €121/night, 3-bedroom properties average €204/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €316/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.

Guests in Fuerteventura book an average of 43 days in advance, down 25% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 41 days, 2-bedroom: 42 days, 3-bedroom: 46 days, 4+ bedroom: 51 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Fuerteventura Airbnb and VRBO market has seen: supply declined 18%, revenue per listing decreased 2%, occupancy fell 3%, average nightly rates increased 35%, and lead time decreased 25%. These shifts indicate a transition toward shorter booking windows and higher pricing premiums, suggesting that remaining inventory is capturing value through increased rates rather than volume.

In Fuerteventura, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 5% higher occupancy than weekdays.