With three thousand hours of sunshine a year, Fuerteventura is the closest Canary Island to the African coast with only 100km separating the 'Punta de la Entallada' from Cape Juby in Morroco and is the second largest (after Tenerife) of all the islands. The weather conditions of Fuerteventura are very similar to Florida and Mexico which are on the same latitude, which make this the ideal holiday location. There is nowhere else in the Canaries with as many enormous sand dunes and long sandy beaches (more than one hundred and fifty). Even though most of the land consists of stone and rock, these are some of the most impressive beaches in the whole of Europe. Approx 98km long and 30km across at the widest point. Water sports are very popular in Fuerteventura. Every year hundreds of surfers, windsurfers and divers descend on Fuerteventura and during July the island is host to the P.W.A world windsurfing speed and slalom event at Sotavento in the south.
Corralejo is Fuerteventura's liveliest resort, and offers a great selection or restaurants and bars; there are also lots of water sports including scuba diving and windsurfing.Just outside Corralejo you will find a 7 mile stretch of pretty much untouched sand, however there is a small sandy beach which serves the resort centre.The majority of shops, bars and restaurants are situated along the main street which runs right down through music square and into the harbour. For those who want to explore what the Lanzarote has to offer there is a ferry crossing which takes around 35 minutes, there are around 5 services daily to and from Playa Blanca.
Hotels we recommend are:
Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real Grand Luxe 5*, Margarita Villas 4*, Oasis Village Club 4*, Riu Oliva Beach Resort Club hotel 4*, Atlantis Fuerteventura Resort Suite Hotel 5*
Costa Caleta is well suited to families and couples of all ages, the resort is self is situated on the east coast of Fuerteventura and is built into a wide horse shoe bay which is the focal point for this modern and expanding resort. Costa Caleta has quiet tree lined streets with and a number of shops and a selection of cafes, bars and restaurants, this makes it popular with families.Costa Caleta or ‘Caleta De Fustes' as it is known by the locals, this is because this modern resort offers bucket loads of fun and relaxation due to the glorious beaches and near constant sunshine. The nightlife is varied too with plenty of bars hosting live music and karaoke. There is also quite a good variation of restaurants including Chinese, Italian and authentic Spanish.
Hotels we recommend are:
Broncemar Beach Hotel 4*, Barceló Fuerteventura Hotel 4*, Caleta Garden Apartments 3*, Elba Palace Golf Hotel 5*, Fuerteventura Beach Club 3*
Jandia is a very low key resort offering very little more than relaxation and sun bathing, Jandia's long sweeping coast is full of endless lagoons and sand dunes, plus the untouched beaches and limited resources make Jandia feel like a sanctuary for relaxation. There is no more than a small cluster of welcoming hotels and fine restaurants which make up this modern resort, but these amenities make Jandia a popular resort for couples and honeymooners looking for relaxation. Stretching over 32 kilometres and washed by ultramarine seas and cooled by refreshing Atlantic breezes, Jandia is perfect for sun-seekers, windsurfers, water-skiers and surfers.
Hotels we recommend are:
Iberostar Fuerteventura Suite Hotel 4*, Faro Jandia Hotel 4*, Barcelo Jandia Mar 4*, Sol Jandia Mar Apartments 3*, Sunrise Club Paraiso Playa 3*, Iberostar Palace Fuerteventura 5*
Costa Calma has the islands most incredible white sandy beaches, which stretch for around 12 miles along the Fuerteventua coast, the clear waters lap against the shore and make Fuerteventura holidays in this lovely resort a ideal setting for sun worshippers and windsurfers.
There is no central area to Costa Calma thanks to the length of the town but there are several shopping centres with restaurants and shops that provide a nucleus for the immediate vicinity, so you are never far away from the amenities essential for any package holiday to Fuerteventura.
Hotels We Recommend:
Morasol Atlantico Aparthotel 3*, Sunrise Crystal Beach 4*, Club Hotel Drago Park 4*, Fuerteventura Playa 4*, H10 Playa Esmerelda Hotel 4*.
