Fuerteventura

All the municipalities in Fuerteventura are celebrating each year the carnival season and the south of the island makes no exception.

Puerto del Rosario is Fuerteventura's capital, so the carnival, which lasts for over 2 weeks each year, is usually attended mostly by residents and locals, not tourists.

Out of all the carnivals in Furteventura, the carnival in Corralejo is probably the most expected one of all.

Each year, the municipality of Antigua hosts two carnival celebrations under the same theme: one takes place in the town of Antigua, and the other in the popular tourist destination of Caleta de Fuste.

The Guardia Civil is investigating three men in Fuerteventura in connection with the alleged smuggling of 68 kilograms of hashish along the coast of Costa Calma, in the south of the island. Two of the suspects have prior criminal records for offences including property crimes, drug trafficking and smuggling.

In 2025, the International Kite Festival in Fuerteventura will celebrate its 378th edition since it first launched in 1987. The event started more than 30 years ago and it was simply a gathering put together by people who were passionate about kite flying and since then it has grown with each edition, into the internationally recognized event that it is now.

If you'll be in Fuerteventura at the end of October, don't miss the chance to participate in the International Blues Festival, which will last for a weekend.

Costa Calma is getting ready to welcome visitors with a lively celebration of German culture at the 2025 edition of Oktoberfest. The event will take place from October 3 to 5 in the municipal tent set up in the car park of the Mónica Beach Hotel, right in the heart of Costa Calma.

The Arena Negra Festival will return this November to Gran Tarajal in Fuerteventura to celebrate a new edition of this event.

Visitors to Caleta de Fuste will soon find a safer and cleaner environment in the heart of the resort, thanks to a recent initiative by the Antigua Town Council.

After five years away, one of Fuerteventura’s most iconic summer events is making a bold comeback. The Beach Party returns with a new name, a bigger vision, and an expanded lineup, now rebranded as Caleta Sound Fest, scheduled for Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2 on the golden sands of El Castillo Beach in Caleta de Fuste.

La Oliva will host a new pilot project using drones for maritime rescue and beach surveillance, thanks to a collaboration between the local council and the Government of the Canary Islands. The initiative aims to enhance safety along the municipality’s coastline through early detection and rapid response to potential hazards.

Get ready for an explosion of color and fun at the Fuerteventura Holi Color Festival! Organized by the La Oliva City Council and Club Indostánico de Fuerteventura, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience.

The municipal government of La Oliva has commissioned an economic feasibility study to explore the implementation of a local tourist tax. The initiative aims to generate additional revenue to strengthen public services and protect the municipality’s natural environment, heavily impacted by tourism.

This Friday, May 23, Caleta de Fuste, the popular resort in Fuerteventura, will come alive with the spirit of the Canary Islands as it hosts the Muestra de Costumbres Canarias (Exhibition of Canarian ...

Fuerteventura Island Council, through its Department of the Environment, released five Caretta caretta (loggerhead) sea turtles back into the ocean on Tuesday. The turtles had been rescued and rehabilitated with the help of vigilant citizens and local businesses.

A €14 million investment has been approved for the full renovation of the iconic Riu Calypso Hotel in Morro Jable, marking a significant step in the ongoing transformation in Morro Jable's tourism sector.

From May 7 to 11, the municipality of La Oliva will become the epicenter of flavor, sport, and tradition with the sixth edition of PALADEA 2025, under the slogan "Products from our land that are made to be enjoyed."

The Pájara Town Hall, through its Department of Beaches, has taken another step in its commitment to environmental excellence and beach quality by installing nine new information panels across its Blue Flag-designated beaches. This initiative aims to enhance environmental standards, public safety, and visitor experience, with a total investment of €29,700.

A new tourist information point has been established in the Plaza de la Iglesia in La Oliva, aimed at providing visitors with insights into the region's heritage and opportunities while also promoting environmental awareness and responsible practices.