Escape To Fuerteventura Hotels To Enjoy Spectacular Beaches And Delicious Food
Fuerteventura, part of the Canary Islands archipelago, offers a relaxing getaway from the stresses of daily life. Its idyllic beaches are perfect for laying back and soaking up some sunshine, or of course there are numerous activities and sightseeing opportunities to take up for those who are so inclined. The great Fuerteventura hotels on offer mean there should be something for everyone, whether you prefer to experience the island’s sights and sounds or just relax on the beach.
Things To Do
Fuerteventura boasts more than 150 beaches making it an ideal place to enjoy surf, sun and sand with a Spanish twist. On the north of the island, the resort town of Corralejo is popular with both families and surfers alike, and is famous for its glistening sand dunes. Due to its location near Corralejo town centre, families can easily purchase food and drinks and make use of other amenities. Just outside the capital city of Puerto Rosario, meanwhile, lie the sparkling white sands of Puerto Blanco. Lifeguards and a flag system help alert visitors to the safety of the undertow and surf.
Thanks to its position in the Atlantic, which exposes it to strong winds, Fuerteventura is a popular spot for surfers and windsurfers. For beginners, there are a number of schools on the island which provide equipment and instruction. And for those who would like the opportunity to explore the wreck of the SS American Star, which was beached in 1994 Playa de Garcy during a storm, there are a number of diving schools.
Things to See
There is plenty to do both in the north and south of the island, depending on your preference for holiday activities. Drive to the north of the island where you can enjoy a scenic view of the island from the Mirador de Morro Velosa viewpoint. Continue north to the Corralejo Nature Reserve and rent a jeep to explore the sand dunes, a lavascape and Montaña Roja. Or take a short glass-bottomed boat trip from Corralejo to the deserted island of Los Lobos, which is home to over 130 different species of plants and animals.
Visitors to Fuertenventura, which lies just 60 miles off the coast of Saharan Morocco, can have their own desert experience by embarking on a Camel Safari expedition that combines camel rides with the chance to take pleasure in the Spanish and North African flavours of Canary Island cooking. En route, stop and explore Puerto Rosario, Fuerteventura’s capital city. For a change of pace, catch a ferry to Gran Canaria and Lanzarote from Puerto Rosario to visit some of the other Canary Islands. On the western side of the island lies Betancuria, the isle’s original capital. Visit the city’s 15th century cathedral and see the archaeological remnants of the island’s first inhabitants, the Guanches, in the city’s archaeological museum.
So, whatever you’re seeking from your island break – whether it’s action or relaxation – this attractive Canary Island can oblige. Surrounded by turquoise waters and uncrowded beaches, guests staying at Fuerteventura hotels will enjoy the perfect break from everyday life.