A jewel in the Atlantic, Fuerteventura has large areas of protected land, a landscape that is volcanic in parts, Sahara-like in others and still virtually undeveloped

 The main tourist areas are Jandia in the South, Corralejo with its sand dunes in the north and Caleta de Fuste a short distance from the airport and capital (Puerto del Rosario) which is really just an overgrown town. The island has long sandy beaches that are unsurpassed in Europe as is its gentle ever sunny climate, yet the island is just a short 4 hour flight from the rest of Europe.

A turquoise crystalline sea is never far away wherever you go exploring and a rural farming landscape edged by mountains is a constant companion inland.  

The island is the largest of the seven islands that make up the Canarian archipelago and it is estimated to have evolved from a volcanic eruption some 20 million years ago. It measures 1.731sq km (including the Isla de Lobos –6.41sq m.) and is the second largest of the archipelago. It is also the closest to the African coast (52 nautical miles at the closest point.) The island is more European in its culture than African, more African in nature.  It has 375 kms of coastline and 175 kms of beaches which makes it perfect for holidays and idyllic for a change of lifestyle as the many new residents will testify.

The highest peak on the island, Pico La Zarza in Jandia, an ancient volcanic formation, stands at 807 meters. The island has 47,763 (almost 29%) of protected land or nature areas including some that are underwater.

The latitude of the islands is situated between 28,45’ north by 28,02’ east which places them in a subtropical zone, the same as Orlando, Delhi and Kuwait, but the climate is quite different. The temperature range here is small and never extreme due to the prevailing north and northeast winds which moderate the climate, however when the hot winds blow across from the Sahara the temperature can reach 40C. Rain is scarce and some years there are droughts, the relative humidity is 19-38% and the sunshine hours average 2,800 per year.

Sports

Fuerteventura has plenty to offer those who are seeking more than a relaxing beach holiday, there are many sports facilities- gymnasiums, tennis courts, , bowling, go-karting, horseriding, yoga, Tai chi classes and a golf course to name but a few of the possibilities! There is also the option to take a jeep safari or hire a quad or bicycle for some exploring. If you are adventurous, why not take some time to explore the ocean that surrounds our island paradise? Fuerteventura is the ideal playground for anyone who craves action on the water.

At the Corralejo Harbour you can choose from deep-sea fishing, to jet ski riding, from snorkeling trips to scuba diving. Long boarding, surfing, wind surfing or kite surfing are other possibilities and there are plenty of schools that can show you the way safely. For those that are experienced the following spots are worth checking out;

For SURFING in the north of the island there are many great spots, amongst the favourites are - Isla de Lobos, Harbour Wall (Corralejo) Shooting Gallery, Bubble, Hierro, Cotillo and Playa de Esquinzo. In the south Punta Salinas and Tiger Point are amongst many other good spots.

The island has particularly good conditions for WINDSURFING owing to the prevailing trade winds, the big swells generated by winter depressions in the Atlantic Ocean and the nature of the coastline. The best spots are Corralejo, Cotillo and Sotovento where the annual PWA World Cup Competition is held in July.

The islands fastest growing sport is KITE SURFING Fuerteventura is a popular location where many professionals come to train. The best spots are Flag Beach (Corralejo) Cotillo and Sotavento. In July and August a large number of the best world-class riders can be seen as they come to the island for the PWA contest.

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