Fuerteventura, the Canary island with the oldest history, has the longest beaches of the whole archipelago, of wonderful f sand. aAnarrow channel separates Fuerteventura from the African continent. It is a paradise equally for spending holidays at the beach as for fishing. There are great beaches in Fuertevnetura even very close to the islands capital, Puerto Rosario. The sight of windmills, a reminder of its farming past, can be found all through the island, which is known as the granary of the Canary Islands.
But there's a lot more to enjoy in Fuertevetura... Despite its desertified landscape Fuertevetura has over one hundred and fifty beaches, the most extensive coastal platform of the archipelago, with more than 3000 hours of sunshine a year and a naturally peaceful environment. Fuerteventura is an open invitation to all nature lovers.
Located just 100 kilometres off the coast of north Africa. It's the second biggest of the islands, after Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, La Palma and La Gomera. Fuerteventura has the longest beaches in the archipelago. Fuerteventura is a paradise for sun, beach and watersports enthusiasts. Fuertevetura is not the place for all-night partiers but Fuerteventura is perfect for families and couples seeking a relaxed winter sun holiday ora more tranquil summer break..
The first of many tourist hotels in Fuertevetura was built here in 1965 followed by the construction of the airport at El Mattoral heralding the dawn of a new era for the island. Fuerteventura, with its 3,000 sunshine hours a year, was placed firmly on the world stage as a major European holiday destination.
Fuertevetura is on the same latitude as Florida and Mexico and temperatures here rarely fall below 18C or rise above 24C. There are no less than 152 beaches on Fuerteventura along the coastline - More than 50 kilometres of fine, white sand and 25 kilometres of black volcanic shingle.
Much of the Fuerteventura's interior, with its large plains, lavascapes and volcanic mountains, consists of protected areas which can be best be explored in a 4 x 4. Surfers, sailors, scuba divers and big game fishermen are all drawn to Fuerteventura's clear blue waters where whales, dolphins, marlin and turtles are all common.
Fuerteventura's colourful past can be traced in a variety of ancient buildings, monuments, archaeological sites and museums. Fuerteventura still offers the modern day visitor plenty of adventure as soon as they step off the plane at Fuerteventura Airport. Here you can go shark fishing, kitesurfing, explore beautiful blue lagoons and volcanic hills or just lie back and soak up the sun on some of the best beaches in Fuerteventura.
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