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Isla de Fuerteventura Travel Guide: 253 reviews and 531 photos

Fuerteventura's Hotspots - Isla de Fuerteventura

This Island is one of the most unspoilt places that you could see. With clear blue sea, miles of endless golden sand and views to die for, you just don't want to leave!
I visited this Island in 2001 and had always wanted to come here, as you step off the plane and onto the Islands concrete, you just know that this is going to be one of the best places to visit.

Mountains, Volcano's and Chipmunks !

By Our Poolside

We stayed in the resort of ' Caleta De Fuste' , this is one of Fuertevetura's more livelier places but at the same time its just right if you're looking for that relaxing break with shops to browse and a good selection of restaurants offering the local cuisine and always a friendly welcome. You could try your hand at a variety of watersports, from Para-gliding, Jet Ski's, the famous Banana Boats to the relaxing Pedlo's ( Be prepared to peddle! ) or aside that you could take a walk around the harbour and take a trip in a open glass bottom submarine, and see the fish and huge stingrays swim by.

Hiring a car is most definetely the best way of seeing the Island, grab a map, get your sun cream ( and a shirt !) and take the trip 2000ft up into the mountains! On your way you'll pass through several tiny villages, the heat is SO intense you will certainly need to cover your shoulders, feet etc.. unless you want to look like a lobster !

Fishy's!

Picture taken by the harbour on my first day there, it was so clear you could see all the fish, look closer and some are quite whoppers !

Pros and Cons

Pros:Unspoilt !
Cons:Watch for the strong currents that catch you out
In a nutshell:More than just a Volcanic Island

Last visit to Isla de Fuerteventura: Jul 2001
Intro Updated Nov 24, 2003
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zweiblumen Jun 19, 2006 at 3:44 AM

Love the mountain views! I'm hoping to go to Fuerteventura in November (cycling around the island!)
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dsantosh Jul 22, 2005 at 6:11 AM

Many many happy returns of the day . Wishing you a happy birthday and great time . Greetings from India.
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percy961 Feb 4, 2005 at 4:15 AM

Enjoyed reading your tips on Fuerteventura, we are visiting in March.
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nigelw6443 Jan 27, 2005 at 4:59 AM

Looks great. I was on Lanzarote and they look quite different.
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madamx Oct 24, 2004 at 6:57 PM

Nikki, what a beautiful place; thanks for the great pictures and tips; don't know much about the Canary Islands :o) ~ Helen
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bijo69 Jun 9, 2004 at 3:11 PM

Great page! Looks a good place to relax....
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Freebeacher Feb 8, 2004 at 1:16 PM

Very informative page-good job. That island is on my list for sure!
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Madasabull Nov 30, 2003 at 9:03 AM

Great sunset, on one of my fave islands.
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MURRA Oct 14, 2003 at 10:47 AM

great foto collection
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manuelEB Sep 27, 2003 at 6:20 AM

The name of the island is Fuenteventura. Your page is great!!! Happy future diving...