Fuerteventura travel guide

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Fuerteventura, a Spanish island, is one of the Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. With1, 660 km², it is the second largest of the islands. The island, with the oldest history has the longest beaches of the entire archipelago, of wonderful fine sand. Only a narrow channel separates Fuerteventura from the African continent. It is a paradise for spending holidays at the beach. There are great beaches even very close to the islands capital, Puerto Rosario.

Fuerteventura is an ideal destination for surfers (the island has an important place on the windsurfing World Cup circuit) and for diving fans, thanks to the caves, tunnels, overhangs and rock formations to be found on its ocean beds.

Fast Facts

• Buggy Safari
Jeep and buggy safaris are a rough, ready and exciting way of exploring the island. Going off road on one of these safaris means you can really explore the Fuerteventura malpais - literally the badlands.


• Go Karting
Fuerteventura's international Karting centre offers all the thrill of the race track and the excitement of speed.


• Water Park
The water park is situated in Corralejo and consists of eight slides ranging in "thrill level". There is a deep pool for diving, you can swing across on monkey bars, there is a jacuzzi and a computer system producing six different wave effects.

There is an area for younger children with slides and lockers provided.


• Excursions
Fuerteventura has some great excursions and sightseeing tours.


• Boat Trips
Whether you are staying in Caleta de Fuste, Corralejo or Jandia, you are never far away from a boat trip.

There are wonderful places to visit in Fuerteventura which includes the Island of Fuerteventura itself. Some of the places are listed below :

√ Ajuy : - Ajuy is a small village on the West coast of Fuerteventura. The village is most visited because of the caves that are to be found a short walk from the town.

√ Caleta de Fuste : - It is a purpose built holiday resort. It has been created around the original cove, because it offers a safe, sheltered environment for beach activities.

√ Nuevo Horizonte : - Visitors appreciate Nuevo Horizonte for the relaxing break that they get, a short distance away from the touristier town of Caleta. However, these days Nuevo Horizonte is fast becoming the place to be!

√ Corralejo : - Corralejo is a tourist resort situated at the northern end of Fuerteventura.

There are many more splendid tourist places in Fuerteventura which include Cocosol, Caleta Paraiso, Gran Tarajal, Lajares, Lobos, La Oliva and so on.

→ Nightlife : - Corralejo offers many live music venues, which are open until the early hours, as well as many English and Irish pubs. Lively venues can be found on the waterfront, many of which hold themed nights with live music. The Italian Jazz Café is a very popular venue with both locals and tourists and has performances by excellent jazz bands. Caleta de Fuste has a more sedate nightlife scene, but is home to Piero’s Music Café, which is a pub hosting six different entertainment shows including a hypnotist, karaoke and cabaret. Children are welcome provided they are accompanied by adults.

→ Music : - Puerto del Rosario is home to many concerts including a jazz and traditional music festival. If you are a lover of jazz, you will be pleasantly surprised at the number of live jazz concerts there are. There are also numerous local flamenco performances at many bars and other live music entertainment such as karaoke.

• Fuertemusic Festival : - Bands from all over the world come together annually in July for this music festival, which celebrates the Spanish music scene.
• Romería de la Virgen de la Pena and Fiesta de San Buenaventura are two festivals honouring the two patron saints of Fuerteventura.
• Fuerteventura Kite Festival is held over a long weekend in November. It takes place in the dunes of La Playa del Burro and attracts participants from all over the world.
• Fuerteventura Carnival sees the entire island come alive, which takes place during the first quarter of every year. Sporting events, musical concerts, street parades and open-air parties go on through the night.

Because of the hot climate Fuerteventura's cuisine is quite simple and yet extremely tasty. Obviously the most common food is fish which is generally served up with locally produced sauces and flavorings.

A lot of dishes served are centuries old such as 'gofio amasado' this is made from a doughy mixture of gofio (like a grain flour) water, milk, broth, potatoes, honey and wine. This is then served in a leather or fabric bag called a 'zurron'.

Other local dishes include:-
Papas arrugadas- small unpeeled potatoes steamed with lots of salt until the skin becomes wrinkled and served with a hot 'mojo' sauce.

Fish dishes incude:-
Sea bass
Cazon con mojo
Parrot fish or vieja
Sea bream
Tunafish
Sword fish
Shark

With the opening of the Las Rotondas shopping centre in Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura has become a shopper’s paradise. Apart from this shopping centre, Corralejo and Puerto del Rosario are the best places to shop. Just remember to carry your passport if you want to use your Credit Card!

→ Surfing : - Regarded as the premier surf destination in the Canaries, Fuertaventura is a haven for surfers with perfect breaks to suit all levels.

→ Water Sports : - Water sports such as waterskiing and windsurfing are available in all major resorts and easily accessible for all. Sea kayaking is also available or one can also take a leisurely glass bottom cruise around the shoreline.

→ Horse Riding : - Discover the beautiful natural surroundings of Fuerteventura on horseback. A gentle gallop in the surf, traversing the unique red volcanic interior or passing through charming villages, this is a relaxing, undemanding way to spend a day.

→ Quad Biking : - Speed your way through the countryside taking in the immense beauty of the island as you venture through sand dunes, volcanic craters and lush green valleys. This is the most exciting and rewarding way to see the real Fuertaventura and conclude your journey with a refreshing dip in a lagoon.

√ Bus
There are some sixteen different bus routes on the island. The buses run to time and are an excellent way to get around the island.

√ Taxis
Taxis are quite cheap on the island.

Fuertventura Airport is centrally located, and transfer times by coach between Fuerteventura Airport and the major resorts in Fuerteventura is not much.