Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands (after Tenerife) situated approximately 60 miles from the coast of Africa. It is less developed than Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria and has its own unique and special, unspoilt charm. Only four hours flying time from the UK, it is enjoyed as an all year round sunshine holiday destination (sharing the same latitude as Florida & Mexico). It is a paradise for sun seekers, beach lovers, water sport enthusiasts, retired people and families. From its violent beginnings (being part of the Canary volcanic hot spot) it is now a geologically peaceful island (no eruptions for 4 -5 thousand years)! It is however next to Lanzarote which is still fairly active, featuring large hardened lava moonscapes and hot craters. There is now a wealth of things for visitors to do on Fuerteventura as tourism is its main economy. There is a water park, championship golf courses, Botanic gardens and zoo. Near to Corralejo there are miles of unspoilt, protected sand dunes (deposited from the Sahara desert over many years) and blue flag beaches. The beaches are very popular with water sport enthusiasts and naturists. The island can also offer opportunities to watch dolphins, whales and even turtles around its shores. You can also go shark fishing and scuba diving (although perhaps not at the same time). The more adventurous visitor can take surfing, scuba diving and kite surfing lessons. You can also take part in 4x4 off roading excursions over the rough, volcanic and sandy terrain. Or you can just lie down on a beach and take in the suns rays. The weather, all year round, is sunny (21 – 30 deg C) accompanied by a little cooling breeze on most days. It’s a perfect place to come to escape the winter and stock up on valuable vitamin D!

Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands (after Tenerife) situated approximately 60 miles from the coast of Africa.

It is less developed than Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria and has its own unique and special, unspoilt charm.

Only four hours flying time from the UK, it is enjoyed as an all year round sunshine holiday destination (sharing the same latitude as Florida & Mexico). It is a paradise for sun seekers, beach lovers, water sport enthusiasts, retired people and families.

From its violent beginnings (being part of the Canary volcanic hot spot) it is now a geologically peaceful island (no eruptions for 4 -5 thousand years)! It is however next to Lanzarote which is still fairly active, featuring large hardened lava moonscapes and hot craters.

There is now a wealth of things for visitors to do on Fuerteventura as tourism is its main economy. There is a water park, championship golf courses, Botanic gardens and zoo. Near to Corralejo there are miles of unspoilt, protected sand dunes (deposited from the Sahara desert over many years) and blue flag beaches. The beaches are very popular with water sport enthusiasts and naturists. The island can also offer opportunities to watch dolphins, whales and even turtles around its shores. You can also go shark fishing and scuba diving (although perhaps not at the same time).

The more adventurous visitor can take surfing, scuba diving and kite surfing lessons. You can also take part in 4x4 off roading excursions over the rough, volcanic and sandy terrain. Or you can just lie down on a beach and take in the suns rays.

The weather, all year round, is sunny (21 – 30 deg C) accompanied by a little cooling breeze on most days. It’s a perfect place to come to escape the winter and stock up on valuable vitamin D!