Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands,
a Spanish archipelago situated in the Atlantic Ocean.
This island is famous for its stunning beaches
and picturesque villages
and, like the others in this group,
enjoys a climate that makes it feel like perpetual spring.
With an average of 365 days of sunshine each year and 160 miles of coastline,
Fuerteventura is the perfect place to escape.
Just half an hour north of the international airport is Corralejo,
once a small fishing village and now one of the island’s largest resort towns.
Claim a sun lounge,
or explore the incredible Corralejo Dunes National Park.
Take a day trip to the other end of the island to Morro Jable.
Although this is a very popular spot with tourists,
you can escape the crowds at the quaint harbour which is still used by local fishermen.
Enjoy a drink at one of the restaurants,
sample local seafood, or stroll to the Jandia Lighthouse,
the tallest in the entire archipelago.
Gorgeous beaches run the length of the Jandia Peninsula reaching all the way to Costa Calma.
For something a little different,
spread out your beach towel on the pitch-black sand of Ajuy Beach,
actually tiny fragments of volcanic rock.
In the unlikely event you ever tire of the Fuerteventura’s beaches,
head inland to gain a deeper understanding of this island’s amazing landscapes and
its picturesque villages.
Like the other Canary Islands,
Fuerteventura was formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago.
Take the winding roads up to Mirador Morro Velosa on
Mount Tegu for one of the best views on the entire island.
Or, take a bus to Puerto del Rosario, the island’s capital.
Quirky statues are dotted all around this town,
an open air exhibition that makes for a delightful stroll.
With its long Spanish history,
Fuerteventura is also home to many romantic buildings and
churches such as the parish church at La Oliva and the town hall in Pajara.
An old fishing village,
today El Cotillo is perhaps the most picturesque on the entire island.
Stroll the old harbour which is still used by fisherman or admire the original windmills.
In an archipelago famous for its beaches,
Fuerteventura has some of the biggest and most beautiful.
Combined with its perfect weather and sandy shores,
this is the perfect island to relax and recharge and reconnect with nature.