Fuerteventura...

...is NOT located in the Mediterranean Sea, but in the
Atlantic Ocean.

Fuerteventura belongs to the Canary Islands. As the whole Canarian 
Archipelago, Fuerteventura is of volcanic origin. For Platon, the Greek 
philosopher, this group of islands was a vestige of the sunken continent 
Atlantis; a hypothesis which is scientifically untenable these days.

Geographically the island belongs to Africa. It is situated on the same 
latitude as the Bahamas, Mexico, South Morrocco and is only about 
100 km away from the African continent.

Although Fuerteventura became shallow through erosion, it offers a 
variety of interesting aspects: wide plains, gentle hills, rugged rocks, 
jagged cliffs, black streams of lava, caves of volcanic origin and some 
of the most beautiful beaches found in Europe.

No other Canary Island offers as much sun, sand and ocean as 
Fuerteventura does. With a yearly average temperature of 22°C 
the island invites you to visit its beaches and then to continue to 
the inner part to get to know the magnificent and peaceful 
landscapes.

Both at the west- and at the east coast, miles of wonderful sandy 
beaches can be found, which build an uncomparable frame for
the beauty of the center of the island.

Exciting facilities like water sports or hiking can be found in the 
North-East at the dunes of Corralejo. Puerto del Rosario and 
Corralejo are city-like areas, whereas sleepy fishing villages are 
situated along the west coast and the up-country offers local 
villages, forming an oasis in the desert of civilisation.  

The rural face of the Island can be found in the centre of Fuerteventura: 
tiny villages, forsaken windmills, deserted streets, hardly a tree or bush 
and the silence is perfect.

Colourful however are the tomato plantations at Tuineje and the green 
palm oasis of Vega de Rio de Palmas. The covered bay of Caleta de 
Fuste offers ideal conditions for windsurfers and divers.

At the peninsula of Jandía you find facilities like fishing tours, diving, 
speed surfing and sail trips – everything, that makes your heart 
beat faster.  
There is always a fresh breeze because of the permanent North-East 
Trade-Wind. At the heart of this peninsula – being under nature 
conservation – wanderers and climbers will find a magnificent field of 
contemplations and action.

Divers coming to Fuerteventura will not be disappointed. The island 
offers the widest selection of aquatic life in the South Atlantic, more 
than on any other of the Canaries.

It also boasts an ideal climate with temperatures varying slightly 
during the year from 25 - 32°C in the summertime and 24 - 26°C 
in winter. The water temperature is about 18 - 22°C.

Fuerteventura is the ideal location for allergic and asthmatic people, 
who will feel a distinct ease because of the marked air-dry and 
subtropical desert climate.

A whole island full of beauty is waiting for you, leave stress behind you.
Spend unforgettable holidays.

Only a stones throw away from Central Europe - 
Fuerteventura, the peaceful island.

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