Fuerteventura Holidays - Travel Guide

Fuerteventura holidays in the Spanish Canary islands take you to fantastic sun-soaked beaches that are actually just over 60 miles from the coastline of Africa. Fuerteventura is generally accepted to be the oldest of the volcanic Canary Islands. The islands enjoy excellent weather conditions that have spawned a thriving tourist industry. Thanks to the warm temperatures all year round there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy a Fuerteventura holiday, even in what would usually be considered off-peak periods for much of mainland Spain.

Fuerteventura holiday accommodation is priced very reasonably and the resorts are all ideally positioned near some of the finest beaches in Europe. Sands from the Sahara give Fuerteventura its abundance of impressive beaches (over 150), stretching over 50km, where the opportunity to relax in the more sheltered areas is complimented by the vast choice of sporting activities both in and out of the water. The cuisine to sample on Fuerteventura Holidays has got to be the fish, which is often served with tasty locally produced sauces. For anyone that isn't keen on seafood there are enough restaurants and bars in the holiday resorts to cater for any palate.

Enjoy a spot of culture on your Fuerteventura holidays. In the picturesque old town of Betancuria visit the museum of archaeology to view its diverse collection of artefacts and relics, some dating back to when the island was very first populated. Take a stroll through Casa Santa Maria to see local artists at work and perhaps splash out on a souvenir.

A short boat ride from Corralejo in the north of Fuerteventura, the small deserted island of Los Lobos harbours around 130 different species of plants and animals and is a big attraction for natural history buffs. Take the journey by glass-bottomed boat and there’s also the opportunity to see the reefs and a wealth of marine life on the way.