Kites Return to La Oliva
The municipality’s beaches will host, from 10 to 16 November, an event for all audiences that brings together tourism and the environment.
More than 200 kite‑flyers from around the world are preparing for the 2025 International Kite Festival. The gathering, a highlight on both the municipal and international November calendars, will see hundreds of kites soaring over the skies of Corralejo and El Cotillo beaches in a family‑friendly celebration. The La Oliva City Council, through the Department of Tourism and Environment led by David Fajardo, announced today—alongside the Fuerteventura Island Council and the Government of the Canary Islands—that the international event will feature new activities and workshops that blend attractive tourism with environmental awareness.
This year’s program includes a day of astro‑science, an FPV drone circuit, a giant‑toy park, and the inaugural “Kitefestival” Rapid‑Painting Contest, among other attractions. The popular nighttime drone show will return, this time with 300 drones lighting up the sky on 14 and 15 November at 21:30 h from the small pier in Corralejo.
“The 38th edition of the International Kite Festival shows how the event transcends, year after year, the borders of our municipality, capturing the attention of locals and tourists from all over the world who visit our island. This gathering stands out not only for the variety of activities it offers but also for the setting—our beaches of Corralejo and El Cotillo, one of La Oliva’s greatest attractions—while always keeping environmental consciousness at the forefront,” said Mayor Isaí Blanco.
“The International Kite Festival is such a unique and sustainable event that it deserves the affection we give it. The work of the more than 200 kite‑flyers who come from everywhere is essential, especially as they perform in a natural park we protect with various tools. The festival will feature environmental guides, perimeter fencing, eco‑workshops, shuttle services to promote sustainable mobility, and even a novelty: eco‑toilets that attendees can explore. Every detail matters to keep this important and delicate festival alive for many more years,” emphasized Tourism and Environment Councilor David Fajardo.
“It is one of the most anticipated events in the municipality, offering a quality programme that also carries a strong environmental‑education component. A unique gathering in an incomparable setting, where the participation of schoolchildren and seniors is especially valued,” added Tourism Councilor Marlene Figueroa.
This initiative reinforces the local government’s commitment to the tourism‑environment partnership, engaging both residents of La Oliva and island visitors while promoting education and sustainable practices that will allow the festival to thrive year after year.