Jandia is a peninsula that covers the entire southwestern part of the Fuerteventura Island. This mountainous peninsula is under the municipality of Pajara . Compared to other areas of the Canary Islands , the peninsula has less vegetation. However, there is an abundance of plants and palm trees.
The whole area of the Jandia Peninsula is a nature reserve, which is bordered by a wide stretch of white-sanded beaches. This peninsula is a very important ecological zone, where various habitats live and nestle. It has been officially categorized as a Site of Scientific Interest .
The Jandia Peninsula is home to Fuerteventura s highest mountain, Picola de la Zarza or Pico de Jandia, which rises to a height of 807 meters.
The Punta de Jandia is the southwest point of the Peninsula. The Playa Jandia is a tourist spot and a popular football team.
Located at the south central is the village Morro Jable, while the northern part is where the narrowest part of the island and the five-kilometer isthmus called Istmo de la Pared are found.
It includes two exceptional tourist beach resorts - the Costa Calma and Morro Jable.
