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Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands.   It is a 2 hour drive from Corralejo at the north eastern tip to the south at Morro Jable but just a 30 minute drive across the island from Corralejo to El Cotillo.

It has the best beaches of any of the Canaries – miles and miles of beautiful white sand.   In particular the Las Dunas National Park, starting on the edge of Corralejo and stretching 7 miles south and the Jandia beaches in the far south.

There are three main tourist areas
.    Jandia, the haunt of mainly German tourists staying in high rise apartments and hotels.
.    Calete de Fuste, a man-made resort just south of the airport.
.    Corralejo, a much enlarged old Canarian village, still the ferry terminal for boats to Lanzarote.


		Although Fuerteventura is, quite rightly, known for its beaches there is much more to the island, and many things to do. The landscape has a timeless quality, with large open plains, dramatic barren lavascapes with smooth volcanic peaks. There are valleys dotted with the occasional oasis of palm trees. Throughout the island many tiny hamlets of little whitewashed houses and historic churches and other buildings wait to be explored. Remote beaches with no-one else in sight are there to be found.
		A leisurely drive is likely to unearth some real treasures away from the tourist resorts of the East coast. It is worth taking your time and exploring - the island of Fuerteventura is not the kind of place where you should be in hurry.

Fuerteventura Picture Gallery

Corralejo beach

Sand pyramid

Beach Lady

"Betancuria lake"

Windsurfer

Puerto del Rosario

Betancuria

Cotillo boat

Inland lake

Mountain road"

La Oliva

Lunch at Cotillo

Fuerteventura's Places of Interest

Antigua
One of the oldest villages on the island it has the lovely Nuestra Senora de Antigua church next to the square.   Just to the north the Molina de Antigua, a fully restored windmill, is now a cultural centre.   There are many fascinating little villages nearby and the surrounding countryside has a beauty all its own.

Betancuria
The ancient capital of the island has an aura of history with many buildings dating from the Spanish conquest in the 15th century led by French mercenary Jean de Bethencourt.   Of particular interest are the Cathedral church with its three naves and Museum of Religious Art housing many of the islands most important treasures.

El Cotillo
A small, largely undeveloped, fishing village on the north-west coast it is famous for its fish restaurants.   Just to the south the beach is beloved by windsurfers but the waters are suitable for only the strongest of swimmers.   To the north as far as the lighthouse there are beautiful beaches, often favoured by naturists, and shallow lagoons.

Lajares
At the Artesania families can be seen making lace and hand-made items typical of the island. Outside the village set amongst the harsh but majestic volcanic scenery there are two good examples of Fuerteventuran windmills.

La Oliva
The capital of the island until 1880, it was the centre of political and social activity evidenced by buildings such as the House of the Colonels which reputedly has a window for every day of the year. Nearby is the ‘Casa Mane’ gallery of local art.

Lobos
This small barren island just off Corralejo reportedly owes its name to the number of migrating seals that used to visit the island. It is a real get- away-from-it-all island with a natural lagoon ideal for safe bathing, snorkelling or bird watching. A good day out for those who want to sit, relax and enjoy the relative peace and quiet.

Paraja
The village church, reportedly built on the intersection of ley-lines, has Its porch decorated with interesting Aztec-like designs and the altar piece is the best example of Baroque art on the island. The area supports some of the most interesting of the island’s bird population.

Puerto del Rosario
The island's capital and main port (it even has visits from cruise ships !).    There is little worthy of note, but do look out for the "sculptures" on most of the roundabouts.
The island’s airport is a few miles to the south.

Risco del Paso
Just a few miles south of modern developments of Costa Calma, Risco del Paso remains relatively unknown.   It is one of the few places in the south where a quiet lunch can be enjoyed in a bar on the beach.   It still remains one of our favourite places although more people are finding it.

Sotovento
The drive along the east coast of the peninsular provides spectacular views of long flat sandy beaches.   Unfortunately one is never far from one of the high rise hotels or apartment blocks which seem to spring up at an ever increasing rate to accommodate the ever increasing number of German visitors to this part of the island.

Lanzarote
Further afield it is possible to have a day trip to Lanzarote, Fire Mountain and all, but if you are thinking of taking your hire car on the ferry, please check you would be insured.