The island of Fuerteventura is one of the westernmost islands of the archipelago. It has a surface area of 1600 km2, a maximum altitude of 807 metres at its Pico de la Zarza and a total population of 110.000 inhabitants. After Tenerife, it is the second largest in the archipelago. Its capital is in Puerto del Rosario, in the east of the island.
Its proximity to the African continent influences its orography and its flora and fauna. The island is mainly known for its high quality beaches and for the numerous water sports such as surfing and kitesurfing. If you want to enjoy sports and a holiday in Fuerteventura, we recommend you to stay in one of our villas in Fuerteventura.
In 2012, the island of Fuerteventura received the gold medal of the Quality Coast Gold Award, an international award that recognises the unrivalled environmental quality of its coasts and its model of sustainable tourism.
The island as a whole was also declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2009, the perfect place for a rural getaway.
The main protagonist of Fuerteventura is nature in all its splendour. The island has numerous nature reserves and parks. If you are looking for a villa with private pool in Fuerteventura that allows you to enjoy the best spots, do not hesitate to consult our villas in Fuerteventura.
One of the most important tourist attractions of the island are its magnificent beaches. In addition, water sports take centre stage thanks to the wind. Fuerteventura's coastline is the longest in the archipelago.
The longest beaches are not only in the south of the island, on the Jandía peninsula, but also in the north of the island, in the area of La Oliva. The beaches have unbeatable conditions to practice numerous sports and very close to them you will find many of our villas for rent in Fuerteventura.
Of course, Fuerteventura hosts two of the most important water sports events in the world, such as Fuerteventura Windsurfing and the Canarian Wave Riders Kiteboarding Leeward World Cup in the town of Corralejo.
Another of the island's great attractions is under the sea. Fuerteventura is one of the most popular diving destinations, together with El Hierro. Marvel at the colourful seabed dominated by gigantic fish, dolphins, manta rays and rays.
In addition, the island hosts numerous local and international music festivals and offers culture lovers numerous museums where you can discover the history of the Canary Islands. If you are looking for accommodation in Fuerteventura to attend a festival, do not hesitate to contact us.
Fuerteventura has a very dry, but also exotic and mysterious beauty, which is mainly due to the volcanic origin and the specific situation of the island. On land you will discover cacti, palm trees and succulent plants, some of which are endemic. The fauna consists mainly of birds, many of which are migratory birds.
The island has a special and warm atmosphere that will make your holiday on Fuerteventura unforgettable.
The average temperature throughout the year is between 18ºC and 25ºC in the hottest months. Due to its proximity to the African continent, Fuerteventura also receives the so-called Calimas, small sand storms from the desert. The wind is another of the protagonists, a phenomenon that gives the island its name. Whatever your reason for visiting the wonders of the island, we recommend staying in one of our comfortable villas in Fuerteventura.