Fuerteventura Area Guide

Fuerteventura sits on the same latitude as Florida and Mexico and is an all year round holiday destination. It is one of the least spoiled of Canary Islands with more miles of sandy beaches and sand dunes than any of the others.

Caleta de Fuste on the coast midway up the island is very much an up-and-coming resort geared to families and an ideal base for sunbathing and exploring with a golden sandy beach set in a bay shaped like a horse shoe and gently sloping shore. South of Caleta de Fuste is the Costa Calma and the resort of Jandia or Morro Jable with superb beaches and a variety of shops and bars.

In the north of Fuerteventura is Corralejo which is a busy resort surrounded by sand dunes – which have been created by natural sandstorms sweeping vast amounts of Saharan sand over from Africa.

El Cotillo is to the west of the island and is a peaceful village with some excellent surfing beaches to the south and lovely lagoons to the north. The coast is wilder here being natural, rugged and more inaccessible. Most of the roads are dirt tracks leading to virtually deserted beaches or tiny isolated villages.

On Fuerteventura you can swim with dolphins, go whale watching, take a ferry to the Isle of Lobos which is a protected natural park off the north coast with many rare birds and plants, or just relax on the beach.Our guide to local attractions in Fuerteventura gives you full information on where to go and what to see.

 

Fuerteventura has literally miles of white sandy beaches with over 150 to choose from. The island can get very windy but it is normally possible to find a sheltered beach somewhere along the east coast. To find out more read our read our guide to beaches in Fuerteventura

 

While Fuerteventura is not yet well-known as a golfing destination, it soon will be with two championship courses now up and running and three more either under construction or in the planning stages to be located in Pajara, El Cotillo and Puerto del Rosario. Our guide to golf courses in Fuerteventura contains detailed information and contact details on the Fuerteventura and Las Salinas de Antiqua courses.

In all of the tourist resorts you will find Italian, Tex-Mex and French cuisine and all day English breakfasts. There are also some Canarian restaurants serving fresh local produce. The quality and prices vary considrably, but a good meal with wine will usually cost quite a lot less than in the UK.

Our guide to restaurants in Fuerteventura lists some of the most popular ones.

Fuerteventura is a VAT free island which means there are some great shopping bargains to be had when buying alcohol, tobacco, perfume and certain electrical goods.For more details on where to shop in Fuerteventura read our shopping guide to Fuerteventura and guide to markets in Fuerteventura.

 

There are two principal theme parks in Fuerteventura : Baku Water Park in Corralejo and the Oasis Park Zoo in La Lajita (near Costa Calma). .Take a look at our amusements guide to Fuerteventura for full details.

 

If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car. There are a number of car hire firms based at Girona Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.

We also provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Fuerteventura with a Fuerteventura Area Guide which includes information on the best Shopping Areas in Fuerteventura, Markets in Fuerteventura Fuerteventura Golf Courses, the different types of Fuerteventura Beaches, recommended Fuerteventura Restaurants, details of Amusement Parks in Fuerteventura and Fuerteventura Local Attractions.