Fuerteventura Holidays

Where is Fuerteventura? Fuerteventura is in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of northwest Africa. It’s the second largest of the Canary Islands and the second closest to Africa, just south of Lanzarote.

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Corralejo Corralejo’s main street and an old quarter have plenty of bars and restaurants, with cuisine including traditional Spanish seafood, Italian and Chinese. The town is in an excellent location, within walking distance of the beach and bordering the Corralejo Dunes Natural Park, where you’ll find the largest dunes in the Canary Islands — they can be up to 50 metres tall and stretch right down to the ocean.

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Beaches Said to have the biggest and best beaches in the Canaries, Fuerteventura's sandy shores don’t come in a one-size-fits-all format. From wide-open expanses of sand to sheltered lagoons between sandbanks and reefs, from perfect paddle zones for little ones to roaring waves for surfers: the beaches of Fuerteventura genuinely have something for everyone. Try Play del Pozo for a gentle curve of sand lapped by turquoise water or Playa de la Barca to watch the windsurfers and kitesurfers negotiate the waves.

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UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve Free from human intervention, the 100-kilometre stretch of the western coastline is part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, chosen for its rich fossil records, U-shaped valleys, low mountains, and a diversity of ecosystems. The island was granted this coveted status in 2009, along with its marine habitats, which are home to whales and dolphins. It also recognises the island’s effort in the development of sustainable tourism.

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Getting around Similar to most places in Spain, taxis run on a meter and are reliable for getting from A to B. Fuerteventura is a long island, though, so if you’re planning on travelling a bit further, then buses can be better value. Tiadhe, the island’s public bus company, has good-quality air-conditioned buses which will take you from Fuerteventura airport to the island’s capital, Puerto del Rosario, or down to Caleta de Fuste in under 10 minutes (there’s no direct service up to Corralejo but the journey is still doable). Hiring a car is an affordable and practical way of seeing the island at your own pace.

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Food & drink Typical Canarian dishes eaten in Fuerteventura include the spicy mojo picón sauce and papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes). The island is famous for queso majorero, local cheese made from goat’s milk and named after the island locals, majos; you can enjoy it with olive oil and paprika, and there’s a smoked variety as well. Goat is a popular meat too, after generations of cattle farming on the island — it’s surprisingly lean and is often served in a stew. Gofio, a mix of ground cornmeal, was once a staple of the Canarian diet and is now used in gofio mousse, a delightful dessert you can order in restaurants.

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Visas & passports UK visitors to Spain currently do not need a visa. However, in late 2023 (date to be confirmed), British citizens must apply for a European Travel Information and Authorisation System waiver, commonly known as an ETIA, covering a visit for up to 90 days. Passports must have at least three months of validity after your intended departure date.

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