ABOUT FUERTEVENTURA

Fuerteventura is the closest Canary Island to the African Coast; and the oldest of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura like all the Canary Islands is volcanic, the last eruption was some 7000 years ago, Mount Tindaya was considered to be a sacred place and carvings of feet (said to ward off evil spirits) can still be seen today on the rock. The village of Tindaya, a small goat farming village sits at the foot of the mountain, weather conditions in Fuerteventura are very similar to that of Florida and Mexico with around 300 days of sunshine per year, which makes Fuerteventura an ideal holiday destination with some of the finest beaches in Europe. Corralejo has some very impressive sand dunes, while in Jandia in the South the beaches are flat, many of the beaches in Fuerteventura have been awarded the Blue flag for water quality, safety and services, most of the larger beaches have lifeguards on watch. Fuerteventura like the rest of the Canary Islands likes nothing more than a carnival, from January to April the streets in the main towns and larger villages of Fuerteventura come alive with music, dance, colourful costumes and decorated vehicles.

Fuerteventura is a popular location for visitors who enjoy sports and in particular water sports, wind surfing in Fuerteventura is very popular also and classes are available for beginners. Experienced wind surfers in Fuerteventura will be delighted with the secluded bays and reefs with the waves and wind they need to give them the ride of their life. In Fuerteventura, other water sports include Diving and kite board surfing, visitors who prefer to stay on dry land in Fuerteventura will find a whole host of activities, ride around the mountains and through the Canarian villages of Fuerteventura with the Off Road Motorcycle Tours. Cycling offers another way to see the unique lunar landscape whether visitors are experienced or inexperienced cyclists; or go Hiking and discover the picturesque villages of Fuerteventura, climb the volcanos and look out for the birds of prey, lizards and other wildlife of Fuerteventura.

Resorts in Fuerteventura have much to offer, Corralejo is one of the main tourist areas in the north of the island, once a small fishing village, it has now been transformed into a lively town without losing any of its charm. Water sports, boat trips and jeep safaris are available in Corralejo, Caleta de Fuste in the south of Fuerteventura is another major tourist resort, the resort is expanding rapidly in order to cope with the increase in tourism and boasts a new Golf Resort, the main street is lined with shops, bars and restaurants. Nightlife in Fuerteventura is varied with bars offering Quizzes, Karaoke and Dance; due to the hot climate in Fuerteventura traditional dishes are kept simple but tasty, fish is the most common, served with a homemade sauce, and cheese made in Fuerteventura from goat's milk is much sought after, many of the restaurants in the main resorts offer international cuisine to cater for all tastes.