Parque Natural de Corralejo stretches across Fuerteventura like a pristine canvas, its golden dunes meeting the deep blues of the ocean. EasyJet’s Traveler magazine describes this desert paradise as a sublime escape, where the untouched simplicity of nature takes center stage in a serene and unspoiled setting.

Dreaming of getting away from it all? Parque Natural de Corralejo is a good place to start. This otherworldly national park at the tip of the isle of Fuerteventura looks more like the Namib Desert than somewhere you’d find at the end of a four-hour flight. Its 10.4 square miles are home to enormous shifting sand dunes backdropped by black volcanic mountains and stretches of sparsely populated beaches, all baking under a hot Canaries sun. It’s far from lifeless, though—the varied wildlife includes the very rare houbara bustard, which you might spot pecking around in the rocks. Just don’t get lost out there…

To reach Parque Natural de Corralejo, fly into Fuerteventura, about 30 minutes from the park. There are no trains on the island, so flying is the most convenient option. From the airport, take a bus or taxi to Puerto del Rosario and then continue by car or public transport to the park.