Visitors to the island of Fuerteventura can discover a world of peace and tranquillity free from the cares and woes of everyday life. The island is renowned for its idyllic white sandy beaches, but beyond the resorts there is diverse array of sightseeing opportunities and activities to do during your stay. Whatever your decision, the many comfortable Fuerteventura hotels on offer will ensure that your stay is as stress-free as possible.
Things To Do
Fuerteventura boasts more than 150 beaches making it an ideal place to enjoy surf, sun and sand with a Spanish twist. On the north of the island, the resort town of Corralejo is popular with both families and surfers alike, and is famous for its glistening sand dunes. Due to its location near Corralejo town centre, families can easily purchase food and drinks and make use of other amenities. Just outside the capital city of Puerto Rosario, meanwhile, lie the sparkling white sands of Puerto Blanco. Lifeguards and a flag system help alert visitors to the safety of the undertow and surf.
With a steady breeze blowing off the Atlantic, Fuerteventura is a Mecca for windsurfers and surfers. For beginners, there are a number of schools on the island which provide equipment and instruction. And for those who would like the opportunity to explore the wreck of the SS American Star, which was beached in 1994 Playa de Garcy during a storm, there are a number of diving schools.
Things to See
There is plenty to do both in the north and south of the island, depending on your preference for holiday activities. Drive to the north of the island where you can enjoy a scenic view of the island from the Mirador de Morro Velosa viewpoint. Continue north to the Corralejo Nature Reserve and rent a jeep to explore the sand dunes, a lavascape and Montaña Roja. Or take a short glass-bottomed boat trip from Corralejo to the deserted island of Los Lobos, which is home to over 130 different species of plants and animals.
Camel Safari expeditions await those who head to the south of the island, where camel rides are combined with a zoo experience and traditional Canary Island lunchtime cuisine. En route, stop and explore Puerto Rosario, Fuerteventura’s capital city. For a change of pace, catch a ferry to Gran Canaria and Lanzarote from Puerto Rosario to visit some of the other Canary Islands. On the western side of the island lies Betancuria, the isle’s original capital. Visit the city’s 15th century cathedral and see the archaeological remnants of the island’s first inhabitants, the Guanches, in the city’s archaeological museum.
The Serene beauty of Fuerteventura’s volcanic landscape, its dazzling sun and perfect surf is enough to satisfy all tastes. Surrounded by turquoise waters and uncrowded beaches, guests staying at Fuerteventura hotels will enjoy the perfect break from everyday life.
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