Hello, Hola, Hi and Welcome to
The Voice Fuerteventura
Hi, I'm Luisa. I was fed up of working 9-5, long commutes, grey skies and had seen enough drizzly rain to last me a lifetime so, I decided to add more sunshine to my life. I wanted to bathe in crystal clear waters, feel soft sand between my toes and wake up in the sunshine, so I, like a lot of other ex-pats, put together a plan and made my dream a reality.
From Grey Skies to Sunshine
Travelling is not something new to me, as I spent much of my twenties working overseas as a Holiday Rep and Entertainer across various Spanish islands and French Ski resorts. But after a long stint back in Blighty, I decided to move back to the sunshine once again and 2008, my plan was in place. I sold my house, turned my back on the world of Global ICT and, along with my husband, dog and two cats, packed everything into a removal van and moved half-way across the world. We chose Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands as the base for our new adventure, and within in a matter of days - it became home.
Making Dreams A Reality
I, like many, dreamed of swapping my suits for sandals and briefcase for a bikini and in June 2008, that is exactly what I did. Within just a few months Fuerteventura felt like home. We embraced the local culture, explored the island, splashed about in the ocean and indulged ( OK, perhaps overindulged ) in the local Canarian Tapas as well as sampling some of the cheap booze that attracts many a holiday maker to the islands shores. However, even though we were quite happy getting accustomed to our new surroundings, it soon became apparent that there was much more to this island than you could read on the tourist excursions leaflets, so I began to do some digging. That digging and my insatiable thirst for knowledge, eventually became a The Voice Fuerteventura magazine... and thanks for all the wonderful locals and holiday makers and their fantastic contributions and sponsorship, the team grew and so did the magazine.
Much More To It!
One of the things you notice when you arrive in Fuerteventura, apart from the sun drenched, white sandy beaches, arid landscape and stunning volcanic scenery, is that somewhere on the island there is always a fiesta! The people on this island really do know how to party and enjoy life to the full and, conveniently, there are plenty of Saints Day’s ( Bank Holidays or Fiesta’s ) which allow them to do it. After delving deeper into some of the stories behind the Saints and Fiesta’s and looking into the history of the islands and their food and traditions, I realised just how interesting Fuerteventura really was, so I decided to share my new-found knowledge with everyone and launched my magazine.
The Voice Fuerteventura
The Voice Fuerteventura soon became a hit with both the ex-pats and the tourists and became known as ‘the little glossy mag that fits in your bag.’ We welcomed new sections and articles from experts in their field, and the team grew and grew. This allowed us to cover everything from gardening and cooking to history and hair and beauty, and pretty much anything and everything else in between and just like The Voice team – the magazine grew and grew.
The Voice & Covid 19
The Voice Fuerteventura has now been going strong for over 10 years, thanks to the wonderful writers that help fill its pages with interesting and helpful articles and the generous and loyal advertisers and readers, who always like to add their input and support. However, Covid 19 and the restrictions that were imposed on so many businesses, meant we too had to change the way in which we worked as we were not allowed to distribute our magazine like we used to. So, we decided to take our mag online. During the lockdown many of our writers created some great articles for us, and we welcomed some new members and content to our pages too, so it is only fair that we try to share them with you all – in the best way that we can. So, for now, please enjoy our articles digitally... but watch this space! We know how many of you loved the feel of the glossy pages, the size of the mag 'that fits in your bag' and that lovely freshly printed smell, as well as all the great content and competitions of course - so keep an eye out.... as it may be coming back sooner than you think!
Make The Most Of Fuerteventura
If you want to be entertained and get the best out of your stay on the island, whether you are just paying a fleeting visit or are staying longer; or you are one of those who are yearning to be here, but the whole 90 day thing is preventing you from visiting; or you just want to know more about Fuerteventura and some fun facts or info regarding things or places you have come across during your travels, then please get in touch. If I don’t have the answer you are looking for, then myself or someone is our team is bound to know someone who does and we would love to hear from you.
Waiting To Welcome You
It is an amazing island that is just waiting to welcome you back to its shores. And if you are one of the lucky ones that is planning a visit, make sure you get up off your sun beds, grab your sun screen and strap on your sandals, because there is a whole different side of Fuerteventura out there, just waiting or you to discover and enjoy it – and hopefully, with the help of the wonder that is the internet – we can bring all of that a little closer to you all.
Get In Touch
If you have any questions or just want to add your input, then please feel free to get in touch by sending me an email at thevoicefuerteventura@gmail.com or leave a comment below. The Voice Fuerteventura was created and is written BY locals and holidaymakers – FOR locals and holidaymakers, so feel free to get involved.
All the best, stay safe and have an amazing time in Fuerteventura!
Saludos
Luisa a.k.a The Ed
About The Voice Fuerteventura
The Voice Fuerteventura Magazine is a super glossy monthly magazine that was distributed free of charge at over 150 locations across the Island and is the perfect size for you to stick in your bag.
The magazine is written and created by people that live on the Island and is designed for the other ex-pats that have chosen to call Fuerteventura home and the regular visitors that choose to come and soak up some of our year-round sunshine. Their input is what makes the magazine special as everything contained within the pages is available in and around Fuerteventura and their experience, knowledge, and expertise of the Island and its people is second to none.
The Voice contains news, information, and articles designed to keep you up to date and make your daily life or visit to Fuerteventura that little bit easier. Our Entertainment pages are full of ideas and suggestions that will make your stay an extra special one. Puzzles, reviews, and sports fixtures so you never miss that match and have something to do whilst you are waiting for the perfect wave and, of course, style ideas and health and beauty tips to keep you feeling and looking your best.
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