Travel guide Fuerteventura
Living in the Eternal Spring
The steady trade winds that blow around Fuerteventura and the Atlantic Ocean give the Canary Island a balanced, pleasant climate all year round. It is said that the island has no seasons. Indeed, the local 'winter' with 20 °C has no bite. In summer, despite the prevailing 27 to 29 °C, the winds from the northeast provide pleasant cooling. Hence Fuerteventura's nickname "Islands of Eternal Spring". The water temperatures around 18 to 20 °C make for an ideal
beach holiday on Fuerteventura between sandy beaches and the wonderful coast. Sun worshippers and water sports enthusiasts will be happy here in pleasant temperatures!
Fuerteventura's UNESCO Light and Biosphere Protection
Since 2009, Fuerteventura as a whole has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a particularly worthy biosphere reserve. Since 2015, it has been part of the UNESCO Light Protection Area. Therefore, enjoy the natural darkness at your accommodation, which has become a precious commodity! Among the top attractions of the island is the "Parque Natural de Corralejo" with its huge wandering dunes, whose sand consists of pulverized snail shells and mussels. The town of Corralejo is popular. Once a pirate's nest, it now has a pretty old town, flair and offers plenty of shopping pleasure. In the northwest of the island near Puerto del Rosario, the European Union has funded the museum "Ecomuseo La Alcogida". On display are well-restored traditional farms both inside and out. They were still inhabited by their owners until the 1970s. For a picnic and a dose of relaxed breathing, the well-preserved "Faro de La Entallada" (lighthouse and barracks) is a good choice.
Surfing between Museums and Events
There is plenty of art and culture on Fuerteventura. If you have discovered your preference for "Gofio", the food of the indigenous people, then the Gofio Museum in Tefir is something for you. Antigua attracts with a mill museum and El Cotillo has the "Museo de la Pesca Tradicional" next to an old lighthouse. Fuerteventura has a dense sporting and musical event offer. For many, the most important is the Surf World Championship, which is held on the island from time to time. The "FudeNaS Mountain Bike" race and the "Traversía La Bocaina" open water swimming event, which goes from Lanzarote to Fuerteventura, are also considered challenging. Almost every weekend there is a concert somewhere - preferably cool on the beach - but it is rarely advertised. Ask your neighbors at your holiday accommodation or your apartment, your apartment or your holiday home, or pay attention to the advertisements in the local press under the heading "Eventos".
Gofio is not eaten with Papas arrugadas
Today's Canarian cuisine was influenced by the indigenous population, the Spanish conquerors of the 15th century, and the route to South and Latin America. The traces of the old Canarians are most evident in "Gofio", a roasted grain or legume flour, which is enriched with broth, spices and herbs, kneaded, shaped into a thick roll and enjoyed raw with various sauces. It also comes in a sweet version with raisins or almonds and honey. "Papas arrugadas", the so-called "wrinkled potatoes", are considered the second specialty of the region. These are small "colorful" Canarian potatoes, which are boiled unpeeled in heavily salted water, then tossed in coarse sea salt. One of the typical Canarian "Mojo" sauces is served with it. There is "Mojo verde", a green sauce made from parsley and coriander, and "Mojo rojo", a spicy to hot sauce made from paprika. A very tasty dish is the "Puchero canario", the Canarian stew, which combines everything the islands have to offer in terms of vegetables and meat. Goat cheese and goat meat dishes complement the list of specialties. For a sweet finish, there is the "Bien me sabe". The name "Tastes good to me" already reveals the effect this dish made from egg yolk, almond flour and a few other ingredients has on the eater! At the Sotavento Beach Club, you can also enjoy a delicious cocktail.
Fuerteventura differently: On camels through the gold of the beaches
Whether couples or families with children, Fuerteventura is an island that makes everyone happy. The beautiful range of suitable accommodations, holiday homes and apartments is ideal for a
holiday with a pool on Fuerteventura. The miles of white beaches with shallow water transitions are perfect for families with children. The east coast of the island and the long stretch of beach from
Costa Calma and Jandía are particularly popular in this respect. This is also where kite surfers and those who want to learn it let off steam. Near Corralejo, you can visit the protected dune park or take a trip to the small offshore island of Lobos and spend a beautiful day there.
Caleta de Fuste is geared towards family guests. Here there is a long golden beach, a beautiful marina from where you can set off for a sailing trip, and two good golf courses. Windsurfing in the north, wave riding in the west and simply enjoying the sun and sea in the east - that's Fuerteventura for water lovers. Families looking for more variety are well catered for in La Lajita. Here is the gigantic "Oasis Park" with a zoo with over 3,000 animals from all corners of the world, animal shows and a botanical garden with more than 15,000 different plant species. Particularly popular with the little ones are the camel safaris out into the 'desert'. Nothing stands in the way of a relaxing holiday on the sandy beach in one of the most beautiful regions of Spain.
Discovering the Interior between Surfing
Fuerteventura is the Mecca for water and wind enthusiasts. Whether wave, wind or kite surfing, there is something for everyone here.