Exploring Fuerteventura of the Canary Islands

The oldest of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura is a beloved vacation destination with over 93 miles of golden beaches. Likely named for its strong winds, the island therefore is a favorite for windsurfers. It’s volcanic history has created a myriad of hiking trails and is considered a UNESCO biosphere reserve. It is the least populated of the Canaries, yet it is the second largest in the archipelago – four times longer than it is wide. Don’t forget to eat goat cheese while visiting, majorero is an award winning variation with a protected designation of origin.

+Favorite Beach: Vast dunes and turquoise waters of Parque Natural Corralejo

+Take a vacation from your vacation and day trip to Isla de Lobos just off shore

+Hop on the iconic La Ruta de los Molinos, The Route of the Mills

+Where to Eat: Tapas at El bar de Marko

+Admire the views at Astronomical Viewpoint Sicasumbre

Discover a Region: Jandia

+See the lighthouse, sculptures, salt marsh, and sand of Playa del Matorral

+Take the hair raising drive on the mountainous dirt road to Cofete Beach

+Hike to the tallest point in the island at2,648′ feet – Pico de la Zarza

Take a Hike:

+Calderón Hondo is colorful treasure in the north of the island

+Monumento Natural de Ajuy showcases rough waters that surround the Canaries

+Camino Natural de Fuerteventura leads to an oasis in the desert

Closest Islands: Lanzarote & Gran Canaria