A Beach Holiday in Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura is the most easterly of the Canaryexcursion. In addition to the many birds and reptiles
Islands and sits only 60 miles from the coast ofon display, visitors can take part in one of the
Morocco in northern Africa. The island enjoys overexcellent camel safaris the zoo offers.
three thousand hours of sunshine a year andThe primary shopping area for those on
experiences weather conditions very similar to FloridaFuerteventura holidays is in Puerto Del Rosario, the
and Mexico as they all lie on the same latitude. Thiscapital 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 forfind in the tourist resorts. Look out for unique clothing
beach lovers as it possesses around 120 miles ofat 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 consistentlyislands tax-free status. If you are planning a shopping
awarded the coveted blue flag for beach cleanlinessspree 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 watersportsFuerteventura with many different cuisines available.
enthusiasts and is one of the best spots in the worldTypically the local cuisine is based on seafood with
for surfing, wind surfing and kitesurfing as well asother local dishes available including Canarian Potatoes
diving and snorkelling.or Papas Arragudas (small potatoes cooked in sea
Boat trips run regularly from Fuerteventura to thewater and usually served with a spicy mojo sauce)
tiny Los Lobos Island nature reserve where you willand a salted fish soup called Sancocho. The nightlife in
find a great deal of seabirds and flora, some uniqueFuerteventura can mainly be found in Corralejo in the
to the island. Trips are also available to theNorth or Caleta de Fuste on the East coast of
neighbouring Canary Island of Lanzarote. For thoseFuerteventura. In these two resorts one can find
travelling with children, a visit to La Lajita Zoo on thetraditional pubs, dance bars, cocktail bars and clubs
east coast of the island will make an excellentopen until the early hours.