The island of Fuerteventura is one of the islands close to the African continent. Its surface extends over 1600 km2, reaching a height of 807 metres at the Pico de la Zarza and with a total of 110.000 people. It is the second largest island of the Canary Islands after Tenerife. Its main city is Puerto del Rosario, in the western part.
Fuerteventura's proximity to the coast of Africa has influenced its terrain, vegetation and wildlife. The island is popular primarily for its idyllic coastline and for the wide range of water sports on offer on the island, such as windsurfing and kitesurfing. If you are thinking of coming to enjoy sports and a relaxing holiday in Fuerteventura we suggest you stay in one of our flats in Fuerteventura.
Fuerteventura was awarded in 2012 with the highest award of the Quality Coast Golf Award, an international recognition that highlights the optimal state of its coasts and the successful model of sustainability of the island.
In 2009 UNESCO also decided to designate the whole island of Fuerteventura as a biosphere reserve, which makes the island a perfect place for a rural getaway.
Fuerteventura would not be the same without its omnipresent natural wealth. The island has a large number of parks and nature reserves. If you want to have fun and relax while enjoying the island's best attractions, you can stay in one of our holiday flats in Fuerteventura.
If the island of Fuerteventura is popular for anything, it is for its stunning coastline, with the largest number of kilometres of beaches in the archipelago. The wind is another of the island's main characters and makes Fuerteventura an idyllic destination for water sports.
You can find eternal white sandy beaches in regions such as La Oliva in the north or the Jandía peninsula in the south. Water sports are the main feature of Fuerteventura's beaches and close to the best beaches you will find accommodation in our carefully selected flats in Fuerteventura.
In Fuerteventura you will be able to attend two internationally renowned sporting events. The Fuerteventura Windsurfing and the Canarian Wave Riders Leeward Kiteboarding World Cup in the picturesque region of Corralejo.
If you are interested in scuba diving you are in luck. The island is a favourite spot for divers, as well as the island of El Hierro, to dive into exotic underwater worlds teeming with amazing marine flora and fauna.
To liven up your holiday, Fuerteventura also offers a wide range of local and international musical events, as well as a museum offer that will allow you to learn first-hand about the past of the islands.
In Fuerteventura you will find arid and lush landscapes alike, not exempt from mystery and exoticism. The island's volcanic past and its geographical position make it a natural jewel. You will be able to discover the island's varied vegetation, with numerous autochthonous species, and during your visit you will be accompanied by migratory birds also visiting the island.
Fuerteventura is a desert landscape with charm and mystery. The warm and unique atmosphere will make your holiday on Fuerteventura unforgettable. To make the most of some of the infinite possibilities of the island, LasCasasCanarias offers you a select range of charming flats for rent in Fuerteventura.
On the island the mercury will hover throughout the year between minimum temperatures of 18 degrees and average temperatures of 25 degrees in summer. Its proximity to the coast of Africa brings to the island the famous Calimas, a warm wind from the Sahara desert. Of course, the wind is another of the island's protagonists, hence Fuerteventura's name. Whatever your reason for visiting the wonders of the island, we recommend staying in one of our cosy flats in Fuerteventura.