Fuerteventura, known as the “peaceful island” is the island with the oldest history and the longest beaches. It’s wonderful golden fine sand, the crystalline sea and a colourful world under water attracts magically divers from many countries. Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands and is a paradise equally for spending holidays at the beach as for fishing. It offers you truly outstanding landscapes, such as the legendary Mount Tindaya, undulating plains dotted with ancient mills and small coastal villages full of flavor and tradition which display their most typical architectural styles including churches, chapels, castles and museums!

The landscape of Fuerteventura

This island, with thirteen protected natural spaces, shows off its exoticism with palm trees and tamarisks and the much-appreciated aloe vera. Fuerteventura has extensive plains, practically unique in the archipelago, and although the island has suffered numerous volcanic eruptions throughout its geologic history, these have been insufficient to compensate erosion and significantly rejuvenate the terrain.

Large cities on Fuerteventura

Puerto de Rosario, the small capital of the island, shows us the typical architecture of Canary Islands.

Tourist attractions on Fuerteventura

The most important attraction in Fuerteventura is its beaches (between Pajara and Jandia you will find an almost untouched beach of a length of 6 kilometres). Corralejos is a picturesque fishing-village from where you may have an excursion by boat to the nearby lonely island of Lobos. In Fuerteventura you will also find a wide range of cultural attractions, such as its museums, religious architecture and local crafts, as well as local festivities in which to discover traditional music and dances

Sports activities on Fuerteventura

Some of the main sports activities are: trekking - walk along pathways between exotic volcanic cones. The island also provides you with the best possible conditions for sailing, diving and windsurfing. Fishing is another option and you should also try riding on camels!

Gastronomic characteristics of Fuerteventura

A cuisine with two main sources: goats and fish. However there is one product that is so exquisite that it has crossed its borders to attain international recognition, that is, the “majorero cheese” made of fresh pasteurized goat milk. 

The climate of Fuerteventura

The climate is gentle and moderate throughout the year, and the contact with the pure mountain air or refreshing sea breeze, will enable you to enjoy yourself with this constant spring