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















Fuerteventura belongs to the Canary Islands. As the whole Cana-rian 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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position: 28°45’ - 28°20’ northern latitude
                14°31’ - 13°50’ western longitude
                 81km away from Gran Canaria  
                 and 11km from Lanzarote, about
                 100km to Africa


area: 1731km²


length: about 110km


width: about 32km


length of coast: 327km


beaches: 144


highest elevation: Pico de la Zarza
                                (Jandía) 807m


inhabitants: ca. 95000


density of population:

about 23 inhabitants per km²


capital: Puerto del Rosario


religion: more than 99% roman catholics


exports: tomatoes and goat-cheese



































































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