Posted on Tuesday, 30 January 2018

For thousands of British couples and families, Fuerteventura is synonymous with the classic beach holiday. Blessed with scores of white sandy beaches, punctuated by rugged little coves, the Canaries' second biggest island is the place to come for year-round warmth and well-developed resorts, golf courses, and fun parks. And as a Unesco Biosphere reserve, it also boasts some truly unique volcanic vistas.

For couples

Whatever you're looking for as a couple, Fuerteventura probably has it. Fancy a romantic dinner in a windswept cove? Choose from dozens of high quality seaside eateries. Want to explore Fuerteventura's incredible volcanic landscape? There are 75 hiking trails to consider. And if you want a taste of the good old-fashioned British beach break, you can enjoy a night out in the lively northern resort of Corralejo - where most Brits flock. You can expect a less flamboyant time in Morro Jable to the south, where the Germans hang out.

For families

One of the best aspects of Fuerteventura is its well-developed resorts. High quality accommodation, swimming pools, restaurants and water parks are the culmination of decades of tourism. For families who want to take it easy, most necessities and leisure activities are easy to sort out. As far as the beach goes, the full gamut of pastimes are on offer - including water skiing, windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkelling and amazing boat tours.

Food

Mealtimes are a cornerstone of any good holiday and Fuerteventura offers a mouth-watering range of cuisine to choose from. In Corralejo, splash out at a top-end restaurant like the Ugly Ducking for a romantic setting, or head over to 5th Avenue for an eclectic range of Mediterranean, British and even Thai cuisine. And if you find yourselves hankering after an English breakfast, try the veg-friendly El Mentidero Cafe, or the even healthier-sounding H2O Juice Bar & Vegan Cafe - both in Corralejo. Rest assured, meatier options are in abundance.

Hidden Gems

Windmill Route

Many charming little windmills are scattered across the island, with most lying between the villages of Tuineje and Casillas del Angel. For the ultimate windmill experience, head to the Centro de Interpretacion de los Molinos, a museum located inside an old windmill.

Barranco de los Encantados

Head to La Oliva to explore this unique canyon - formed by sand accumulated when the area was underwater thousands of years ago. Now you can enjoy these bizarre formations without being hindered by the sea. If you want some peace and quiet this is the place to come, since few know about it.

Caves of Puertito de los Molinos

Visiting these beautiful caves requires a little planning, since it's possible to get caught by the tide. But it's worth the extra effort - since far fewer people venture here than, for example, the more famous caves at Ajuy.

The Salt Museum of Fuerteventura

OK, this sounds like the kind of place you come when you've run out of excursion ideas, but give it a chance. Here you can see a fully operational salt extraction site. After perusing the museum (5 euros per person), head over to the delightful Los Caracolitos restaurant for some fine local food. A very tranquil place that is seldom over-run with coach-loads of tourists!

El Pinar

Fancy a picnic? El Pinar boasts barbecue setups, tables and play parks. One of the few (and possible only) picnic areas on the island, it's a great place to relax, either as a couple or a family. Mid-week is the quietest time to visit.

Water & Amusement Parks

If you're travelling to Fuerteventura with young children, chances are they'll pester you for a visit to some type of fun park. Fuerteventura doesn't have as many as Tenerife, but the two principle amusement parks are well-rated.

Oasis Park - La Lajita

To the south is Oasis Park, a zoo and botanical gardens featuring alligators, monkeys, giraffes, zebras, sea lions and lemurs. Free shuttle buses operate from many resorts.

Acua Water Park - Corralejo

The only water park on the island is definitely worth a visit. Formerly called Baku Water Park, you'll have a wide choice of very big, spiralling water-slides. Great for families - as well as adrenaline-seeking couples!

Best Time to Visit Fuerteventura?

Just 100km from the coast of Africa, Fuerteventura is sunny year-round. Between July and September, daytime temperatures rarely dip below 25 degrees. If you prefer a little less heat, April to June or October are a better bet - and you'll find the resorts somewhat quieter too. Even a winter break here is pleasantly warm - at least in comparison to temperatures back home. In January you can expect midday highs of over 20 degrees.

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