Fuerteventura is the perfect choice for a holiday in the sun, since it has 2 beaches figuring in Top 10 beast beaches in Europe 2016. The Cotillo lagoons and Cofete are different from each other but spectacular in every way and you will fall in love with this island if you choose to spend your holiday in this Canary Island.
You have plenty of places to visit, from Corralejo Grandes Playas and the dunes in the north, to the old capital of Fuerteventura, Betancuria, a small town situated inland. The Jandia peninsula in the south has some amazing beaches also and it offers great conditions for surfing and other water sports.
Since the climate is subtropical, the islands enjoy good weather throughout the year, so this makes them a popular choice among surfers.
Of all the islands Fuerteventura is probably the best for kite surfing and wind surfing. The island's name literally means Strong Winds and for the last 30 years the island has been host to the Fuerteventura Windsurfing & Kiteboarding World Cup. The west coast has the largest waves and is also the most dangerous for beginners. If you come here on holiday to learn, you can choose one of the many schools dedicated to teaching windsurfing.
Popular among surfers are Sotavento Beach, El Cotillo and La Pared. Lajares is a town frequented by surfers and it is situated very close to the beaches from El Cotillo.
The famous restaurant Casa Marcos in Villaverde - Fuerteventura, has announced its definitive closing starting December 17th 2017.
The Wave Market event represents a way to bring together various activities such as gastronomy, music, fashion, accessories, decoration, kids workshops and many more.
At the Salt Museum in Fuerteventura (Salinas del Carmen) you get the chance to see first hand how salt is formed and processed. The Museum of Salt is located in the municipality of Antigua, close to Caleta de Fuste and it’s an interesting place to visit if you want to see something else besides amazing beaches all day long.
The shopping experience in Fuerteventura has changed a lot in the last few years, with more big brands coming to the market and new stors opening all over the island. From shopping center, to local shops and markets, now the locals and tourists as well have access to various products and brands, some at better prices compares to mainland Europe.
Cultural October in the municipality of La Oliva, Fuerteventura Blues is coming to the streets of Corralejo between 19 and 21 October in an epic event that will celebrate this year its 10th Edition.
This event will take place between October 7h - October 14th in Corralejo, Fuertevetura.
The wind in Fuerteventura: a topic that never ends and a question that we hear often - how windy is it really?
Cabildo de Fuerteventura has announced this Monday a new mobile that that will be used to inform people on the bathing conditions on 39 beaches in Fuerteventura.
Piedra Playa, also known as Playa del Castillo is situated 1 km down south from the sleepy village of El Cotillo.
Update December 2017 The restaurant Casa Marcos has announced it will close starting December 17th 2017.
Celebrated in Vega de la Rio Palmas Like every September, a complex program of activities has been prepared in Fuerteventura in order to celebrate Nuestra Senora la Virgen de La Peña.
For a unique trip through the history of Fuerteventura, you can attend the Coronel's Route tour in the village of La Oliva.
This year's XIXth edition of Vuelta a Fuerteventura in Kayak will begin on Saturday, August 26, at 10:00 am, from the Insland's Nautical Center in Puerto del Rosario.
It seems that the island of Fuerteventura is becoming more and more popular among tourists from all over Europe, according to the recent numbers declared by AENA.
Faro del Toston is located close to El Cotillo, only 5 km north of the small fishing village, in a place known either as Punta Ballena or as Punta Toston.
Tindaya is a unique and special place in the Canary Islands because it's a mix of legends, biodiversity, history and an area with great archaeological significance.
A new edition of the Beach Party was announced this year in Caleta de Fuste by the Ayuntamiento de Antigua.
According to the newspaper Onda Fuerteventura, IKEA will open a large store in the Costa de Antigua Polygon.
The Council of La Oliva has announced that the event Baile Canario in Corralejo for 2017 will be celebrated on 26 May, in anticipation of Dia de Canarias (30 May).
Villaverde will start celebrations in honor of San Vicente Ferrer, the patron of the local church. These festivities will last for a week and will include sports, activities for children and also live music.