| Fuerteventura is the most easterly of the Canary | | | | excursion. In addition to the many birds and reptiles |
| Islands and sits only 60 miles from the coast of | | | | on display, visitors can take part in one of the |
| Morocco in northern Africa. The island enjoys over | | | | excellent camel safaris the zoo offers. |
| three thousand hours of sunshine a year and | | | | The primary shopping area for those on |
| experiences weather conditions very similar to Florida | | | | Fuerteventura holidays is in Puerto Del Rosario, the |
| and Mexico as they all lie on the same latitude. This | | | | capital of the island. Here you will find plenty of shops |
| makes Fuerteventura holidays a year round possibility. | | | | of all varieties, with prices much lower than you will |
| Fuerteventura may be an great holiday choice for | | | | find in the tourist resorts. Look out for unique clothing |
| beach lovers as it possesses around 120 miles of | | | | at extremely reasonable prices as well as cigarettes, |
| some of the most impressive beaches in Europe. | | | | alcohol and electronics, which all benefit from the |
| Several of Fuerteventura's beaches are consistently | | | | islands tax-free status. If you are planning a shopping |
| awarded the coveted blue flag for beach cleanliness | | | | spree it is worth remembering that many shops will |
| and all the major beaches have lifeguards on duty. | | | | close for a siesta at lunchtime. |
| With the strong breezes coming off the Atlantic, | | | | There is a wide range of restaurants on |
| Fuerteventura is a great spot for watersports | | | | Fuerteventura with many different cuisines available. |
| enthusiasts and is one of the best spots in the world | | | | Typically the local cuisine is based on seafood with |
| for surfing, wind surfing and kitesurfing as well as | | | | other local dishes available including Canarian Potatoes |
| diving and snorkelling. | | | | or Papas Arragudas (small potatoes cooked in sea |
| Boat trips run regularly from Fuerteventura to the | | | | water and usually served with a spicy mojo sauce) |
| tiny Los Lobos Island nature reserve where you will | | | | and a salted fish soup called Sancocho. The nightlife in |
| find a great deal of seabirds and flora, some unique | | | | Fuerteventura can mainly be found in Corralejo in the |
| to the island. Trips are also available to the | | | | North or Caleta de Fuste on the East coast of |
| neighbouring Canary Island of Lanzarote. For those | | | | Fuerteventura. In these two resorts one can find |
| travelling with children, a visit to La Lajita Zoo on the | | | | traditional pubs, dance bars, cocktail bars and clubs |
| east coast of the island will make an excellent | | | | open until the early hours. |