Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands and sits just 60 miles off the North-West African coastline. It’s position provides many, many hours of sunshine and a constant breeze, ensuring it doesn’t become too humid. It also provides excellent conditions for all types of surfing (wind, kite etc). The island contains many sights and areas of interest and we would highly recommend that you explore.

Starting in the North, you have the coastal town of Corralejo with its Natural Park and miles of sand dunes, created with sand blown over from the Sahara. You can also get a ferry to Lanzarote from Corralejo.

Take time to drive through the mountains instead of using the main roads and you’ll come across many small, pretty villages such as El Cotillo, Betancuria (the old capital), and Villaverde. Head south, you’ll pass Pajara and you can see the shipwreck of the American Star which sits just off the coast at Garcey Beach.

Further south still and you’ll reach Morro Jable. From here, you can get a hydrofoil to Gran Canaria or Tenerife and explore the other islands.

Check out www.fuerteventura.com or www.sunnyfuerteventura.com for more tips and ideas.