Holiday in Fuerteventura
Island in Spain — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇪🇸
Country
Spain
Type
Island
Best time to travel
Year-round, ideal September–June
Budget/day
60–100 €
Getting there from Germany
Direct flights from about 4.5 hours. The airport is centrally located near Puerto del Rosario.
About Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura, the second largest Canary Island, is a paradise for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts. Endless white sandy beaches, constant winds for surfers and kiters, as well as a desert-like landscape characterize this oldest island of the Canary archipelago. The entire island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and with over 150 kilometers of beach, Fuerteventura has the longest coastline of all the Canaries. The Jandía Peninsula in the south is home to the iconic Playa de Cofete — a kilometer-long, almost deserted beach set against a dramatic mountain backdrop, regularly voted one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. On the north coast lie the Corralejo Dunes, a miniature Sahara right by the turquoise sea. El Cotillo offers protected lagoons with crystal-clear water, ideal for snorkeling. Surfers from all over the world pilgrimage to Fuerteventura: The northwest coast near El Cotillo and La Pared on the west coast offer world-class waves, while beginners find ideal conditions in Corralejo or Caleta de Fuste. The island capital, Betancuria, located inland, surprises with its picturesque colonial town center and the oldest church in the Canaries (built in 1410). The volcanic landscape offers impressive hikes, such as to Pico de la Zarza (807 m), Fuerteventura's highest point. The island is known for its Majorero goat cheese (D.O.P.) — one of the best in Spain.
Top 5 highlights in Fuerteventura
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Playa de Cofete
The wild, 12 km long beach on the west coast of the Jandía Peninsula is one of the loneliest and most dramatic beaches in Europe.
Corralejo Dunes
The white shifting dunes in the north form a nature park and, with the turquoise blue sea in the background, resemble the Caribbean.
Betancuria
The former capital in the green interior of the island enchants with its church, museums, and surrounding palm groves.
El Cotillo
The relaxed fishing village on the northwest coast offers lagoon beaches and an impressive fortress.
Oasis Park
The animal and botanical park in La Lajita houses the largest camel breeding in Europe and offers shows with parrots and sea lions.
Hotels in Fuerteventura
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Fuerteventura
Recommended travel time
Year-round, ideal September–June
Summer
Warm and windy, 24–30 °C, sunny
Winter
Mild, 18–22 °C, little rain
How much does a holiday in Fuerteventura cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
30–50 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
60–100 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
150–300 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Fuerteventura is the best surfing and kitesurfing area in the Canaries – Corralejo and El Cotillo are the hotspots.
Playa de Cofete is only accessible via an adventurous gravel road – a rental car with all-wheel drive is recommended.
Wind is as much a part of Fuerteventura as the sun – pack a windbreak for the beach.
Goat cheese (Queso Majorero) is Fuerteventura's specialty and has a protected designation of origin.
The island is flat and ideal for cycling – e-bike rentals are available in all tourist towns.
Food & drink in Fuerteventura
These specialties you must try!
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