What else is on at the Corralejo kite festival?
More than 200 kite pilots from around the world have been flying over the beaches of La Oliva since 9 November, the organisers say. The Ayuntamiento (town council) of La Oliva runs the event through its tourism and environment department.
Mayor Isaí Blanco and David Fajardo, councillor for tourism and the environment, present the festival with the Cabildo de Fuerteventura (island government) and the Canarian government. Marlene Figueroa, tourism councillor, appears for the Cabildo, and Ignacio Solana of the tourism company Gesprotur for the Canarian government.
There is a daily programme on beaches and squares in the north until Sunday 15 November. Pilots show their kites by day, and drone shows and concerts follow on Friday and Saturday evenings.
When and where do the 500 drones fly?
The first show, “Horizonte Abstracto”, starts on Friday 13 November at 21:30 over the bay of Corralejo. The organisers call it a world premiere.
“Los Cuatro Elementos” follows on Saturday 14 November at 21:30, also with 500 drones. According to the organisers, it is the biggest drone show the Canary Islands have seen so far.
The announcements name no exact viewing point, only the bay of Corralejo. Anyone who wants to be sure should check the festival page on the official website beforehand.
What is on from Thursday to Saturday?
On Thursday 12 November, pilots show their kites from 10:00 to 17:00 at Playa de La Concha in El Cotillo. At the same time, a science day with a mobile planetarium and an astrophotography workshop runs from 10:00 to 14:00 at the Polideportivo Corralejo (sports centre).
At 20:00, a stargazing session with an astronomy workshop follows at Muelle Chico. On Friday 13 November, the official opening flight starts at 10:30 on the Grandes Playas.
On Friday, a park of giant inflatable figures and displays by professional pilots run from 10:30 to 17:00. After the drone show, the band Madafaka plays at 22:00 on Plaza Patricio Calero.
On Saturday 14 November, a kite exhibition runs from 10:00 to 17:00, with the second quick-painting contest “Kitefestival” and workshops for children and on the environment. Acrobatic displays follow at 12:00 and the “Rokaku” kite battle at 13:30.
After the second drone show, a Coldplay tribute plays at 22:00 on Plaza Patricio Calero. Earlier, at 10:00, seniors from La Oliva visit the festival and the “Senderos del Viento” trail opens.
What does entry cost, and how do you get to Corralejo?
Entry is free according to a published events overview, but the organisers have not confirmed this in the reports reviewed. The overview also says workshops need advance registration on the official website, where the organisers give times and sign-up details.
The documents say nothing for visitors from the resorts in the south. They name neither journey times nor bus links.
Councillor Fajardo announces environmental guides, cordons, shuttle buses (lanzaderas), eco-toilets and environment workshops. Routes, timetables and stops for the shuttle buses have not yet been published.
According to the overview, the beach car parks have been reinforced, and no road closures are known. A ferry runs from Playa Blanca on Lanzarote, and one provider also sells a festival transfer for 15 November.
How did the festival go in previous years?
The 2025 edition ran from 10 to 16 November, with drone shows on 14 and 15 November at 21:30 at the Muellito de Corralejo. New that year were a science day, a drone course, a park of giant puppets and the first quick-painting contest.
For 2023, the organisers reported about 70,000 visitors, a record in the festival's history. Gesprotur put the economic effect in 2024 at 6.7 million euros and expected almost 17 million euros for 2025.
It is not confirmed whether 2025 reached that mark. The organisers have not yet given a budget or visitor numbers for 2026.
What is still open, and how does the festival end?
The organisers reserve the right to make changes at short notice, above all in bad weather. Most likely to be affected is the night flying on Wednesday 11 November from 19:30 to 22:30 at Playa de Corralejo Viejo.
Updates appear on the festival page. They also appear on social media.
On Sunday 15 November, the exhibition and figure park run from 10:00 to 17:30, with acrobatics at 12:00 and the kite battle at 13:30. The official finale with a group photo begins at 16:00.