With all year round sunshine and beautiful sandy beaches, Fuerteventura is the right destination for holidaying in the Canary Islands. The island offers quieter resorts than the larger islands with the exception of Corralejo which supplies a very lively scene. For families there’s the resort of Caleta de Fuste and for couples there’s the laid-back Costa Calma on the south coast having its peaceful natural beaches. Other Fuerteventura resorts include Playa Barca and Playa Jandia.
Fuerteventura has significantly more than 150 beaches which are regarded by many as the most effective beaches in the Canary Islands. Most of the resorts have a principal beach which will be well built with sun beds and family facilities. Due to the size of Fuerteventura beaches, visitors can always find a quiet spot, especially on the beaches that continue into long stretches of undeveloped regions of pale sandy beach. Most of the beaches shelve safely to the calm clear waters surrounding the island.
The liveliest beaches are within Corralejo, nevertheless, you only have to take a short walk and you will discover stretches of unspoilt beaches which many regard as just like those of the Caribbean. Corralejo offers excellent conditions for water sports like windsurfing and kite boarding.
Costa Caleta is an objective built resort with restaurants, cafes and shops which attracts mainly families.
Just south of Corralejo is a national park of protected sand dunes called El Jable. This protected section of sand dunes is specially well-liked by naturists looking for a secluded area to relax in!
The most beautiful beaches are on the southern Jandia peninsula. If you’re looking for a romantic’break free’then your beaches of Jandia and Costa Calma are the right choice with many secluded coves. With long stretches of beach that soon become semi-deserted you will be able to find a secluded location for a little romance. Both Jandia and Costa Calma also have very nice promenades to stroll along when you want a break from the beach.
For total dessert island seclusion you can hire a vehicle and drive to one of the many naturist havens like Cofete Beach which is located in the Jandia Natural Park.
The island offers some of the finest surfing and windsurfing con ditions throughout the Canaries. The large stretches of unsheltered coastline offer excellent conditions, especially in the autumn when the large Atlantic swell hits the shores. Corralejo and Caleta possess some strongly recommended surf schools.
Other water sports available include water-skiing and sea kayaking.
Families will like a leisurely cruise on a glass bottom boat from which they are able to explore the underwater world without getting wet!
For something different, this beautiful island may be explored by horseback or by quad bike. Most resorts offer horse riding lessons and treks through the islands interior, across the unique red volcanic landscape, passing through quaint villages or simply going for a quiet gallop in the surf. For a fantastic way to start to see the countryside you can speed away on a quad bike, riding through beautiful verdant green valleys, sand dunes and volcanic craters.
Far from the glorious beaches there is plenty to accomplish including excursions into the intriguing volcanic interior and going for a ferry ride to nearby Lanzarote. For bird watchers there are some great nature walks that’ll take you through a number of habitats which are home to native and migratory birds including hawks, vultures and kestrels. Many of the hotels arrange escorted walks for hiker’s and bird watchers.
Mild winters and hot summers make Fuerteventura an ideal all year long destination. The weather is very similar all year long with June to September being the greatest months with temperatures around 29C and low humidity levels. Summer evening temperatures hover around the reduced 20’s. Spring is a good time to visit as temperatures hit the mid 20’s, there’s an average of 7 hours sunshine a day, beaches are less crowded and there are many of special offer holidays to be had.
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