Fuerteventura ( Overview )Only 60 miles (100km) separates the island
of Fuerteventura, second largest in the Canary
archipelago, from the continent of Africa,
and this sunny island shares the same latitude
(and therefore weather conditions) with the
renowned holiday destinations of Florida
and Mexico.
Unlike those bustling resort-ridden
vacation stations, though, Fuerteventura
is relatively undiscovered making it a great
option for cheap holidays in the canaries,
its more than 150 idyllic sandy beaches only
sparsely populated and many seldom visited
at all.
The island has an arid volcanic landscape,
and apart from the beaches, not much to recommend
it in the way of tourist amenities or attractions
this is why it makes for one of many
cheap Holidays in the canaries. This has kept the mega resorts and mass summer
package holiday trade at bay, but it does
have a fair share of day-trippers from the
resorts of
Lanzarote and
Gran Canaria who come seeking a respite from the crowds.
The island's two main resort towns are
Corralejo and
Caleta de Fuste. making it a great option for cheap holidays
in the canaries
Fuerteventura is easily accessible from the
other islands in the archipelago by ferry
or air. The airport is situated close to
the island's capital of Puerto del Rosario.
Things To See and Do.
Baku Water is Park A perfect day out for
the whole family, Baku contains a water park
with gentle slides and shallow pools for
young children, an animal experience to get
the pulse racing, and Parque Europa which
opens in the evening offering a range of
shows
One does not need to go far on Fuerteventura
to find a perfect beach, even if you are
intent on seeking out solitude away from
other holidaymakers. The best can be found
around Jandia, on the southern tip of the
island.
The original capital of the island Betancuria
was founded in 1405 by Norman conqueror,
Jean de Bethencourt, but suffered repeated
raids by pirates who eventually totally sacked
the city and caused its citizens to move
elsewhere.
Today it has a small population of a few
hundred, and relies mainly on day visitors
who come to admire the restored Santa Maria
church and explore the Museo Arqueológico
y Etnográfico, an interesting museum
documenting the history of the island. Visitors
can also watch local artists at work at the
Casa Santa Maria, and pick up some local
handcrafts at a quaint shop. There is a good
restaurant beside the church, and cheese
and wine tasting is offered nearby.
Popular Fuerteventura Resorts ( And Cheap Holidays in the canaries)Caleta de Fuste
Corralejo
Costa Calma
Jandia
