Fuerteventura is the second largest of the
Canary Islands,
a Spanish archipelago situated in the Atlantic
Ocean.
This island is famous for its stunning beaches
and picturesque villages
and, like the others in this group,
enjoys a climate that makes it feel like perpetual
spring.
With an average of 365 days of sunshine each
year and 160 miles of coastline,
Fuerteventura is the perfect place to escape.
Just half an hour north of the international
airport is Corralejo,
once a small fishing village and now one of
the island’s largest resort towns.
Claim a sun lounge,
or explore the incredible Corralejo Dunes
National Park.
Take a day trip to the other end of the island
to Morro Jable.
Although this is a very popular spot with
tourists,
you can escape the crowds at the quaint harbour
which is still used by local fishermen.
Enjoy a drink at one of the restaurants,
sample local seafood, or stroll to the Jandia
Lighthouse,
the tallest in the entire archipelago.
Gorgeous beaches run the length of the Jandia
Peninsula reaching all the way to Costa Calma.
For something a little different,
spread out your beach towel on the pitch-black
sand of Ajuy Beach,
actually tiny fragments of volcanic rock.
In the unlikely event you ever tire of the
Fuerteventura’s beaches,
head inland to gain a deeper understanding
of this island’s amazing landscapes and
its picturesque villages.
Like the other Canary Islands,
Fuerteventura was formed by volcanic eruptions
millions of years ago.
Take the winding roads up to Mirador Morro
Velosa on
Mount Tegu for one of the best views on the
entire island.
Or, take a bus to Puerto del Rosario, the
island’s capital.
Quirky statues are dotted all around this
town,
an open air exhibition that makes for a delightful
stroll.
With its long Spanish history,
Fuerteventura is also home to many romantic
buildings and
churches such as the parish church at La Oliva
and the town hall in Pajara.
An old fishing village,
today El Cotillo is perhaps the most picturesque
on the entire island.
Stroll the old harbour which is still used
by fisherman or admire the original windmills.
In an archipelago famous for its beaches,
Fuerteventura has some of the biggest and
most beautiful.
Combined with its perfect weather and sandy
shores,
this is the perfect island to relax and recharge
and reconnect with nature.
