Work on your tan and take some serious time to relax by the pool with a holiday to Fuerteventura.
The unsung island
Fuerteventura is one of the more organic Canary Islands. It’s a no-added-sugar sort of place, where the buildings are low-rise, and the landscape has been shaped by biology rather than builders. But don’t get us wrong, it’s got plenty going on. While most of the Canaries only come to life around mid-morning, Fuerteventura has been up for hours – the surfers and beach lovers start early here.
Surf spots and sand dunes
The island’s enormous beaches attract surfers straight from sunrise. And at places like Dunas de Corralejo National Park, in the northern resort of Corralejo, sunbathers follow soon after. Once you see the desert-like landscape here, you’ll know it’s worth getting out of bed for. It’s the sea of wind-rippled white sand with miles of footprint-free dunes for us…
Action-packed resorts
Holidays to Fuerteventura aren’t just for morning people – what’s your AL good for without a lie-in? In resorts like Costa Caleta on the east coast and Jandia in the south, afternoons are filled with watersports, mini-golf and trampolining for the kids. Fast-forward a few hours, and the smell of fresh fish cooking on hot coals fills the island’s harboursides.
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Temperatures on this island tend to stick somewhere between 20˚C in winter and 25˚C in summer. In August, it can heat right up to the 30˚C mark, although thanks to trade winds there’s always a cooling breeze. As for rain, most of it falls in the north of the island from October to March. That said, it’s only about five millimetres’ worth.
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Fuerteventura FAQs
If you’re an EU citizen, you don’t need a visa, and travellers from most countries, including the UK, USA and Canada, can visit for up to 90 days without a visa under the Schengen Agreement. Always check your specific visa requirements before travelling.
This information is correct at the time of writing. Please make sure you check the FCDO website for the most up-to-date information.
Fuerteventura’s got gorg beaches, like Playa de Sotavento, as well as adventurous activities, like surfing, hiking and dune buggy tours. Then, there are its unique cultural experiences, including traditional markets, historic sites like Betancuria and authentic Canarian cuisine. There’s a bit of everything really and it’s a big hit with families.
Renting a car is the most flexible option, letting you explore at your own pace. Taxis and buses are available but don’t always reach less-touristy spots, like Cofete Beach. For short distances in towns like Corralejo, walking or cycling is ideal.
Yes, tap water is treated and safe. It’s desalinated, which means it may taste a bit different but it’s perfectly fine to drink, so definitely bring your reusable water bottle with you.
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Fuerteventura travel advice
Passports and Visas
British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Spain but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for Spain using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements.
Health and safety
You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. If you’re travelling to the EU and you apply for a card now, you’ll get a new UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) instead of an EHIC. This entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Spanish nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. Visit www.nhs.uk/ehic for full details on what it covers. You do not need to apply for a GHIC if you already have an EHIC. Your EHIC remains valid in the EU until it expires. An EHIC or GHIC is free of charge. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/health
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