Welcome To Fuerteventura
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Welcome to the beautiful unspoilt and sun drenched island of Fuerteventura – The perfect all year round holiday destination.
Location: Fuerteventura lies at 28°20′N14°1′W, in the Atlantic Ocean and is the oldest and second largest Island of the archipelago known as The Canary islands. It lies just 100km off the Northern Coast of Africa and has a land mass area of only 1660 km². It is 31km wide and 100 km long. Driving from one end of the Island to the other takes around 90 minutes. The airport is situated roughly in the middle of the Island, on the East coast, and is 30 to 45 minutes drive away from the resorts in the north and the south. The resorts of Caleta de Fuste and Nuevo Horizonte are just a 5 minute drive away.
Beaches: The Island boasts over 150 beaches of which most are beautiful white soft sand, which has lead the island being known as ‘The Caribbean of the Canaries’. The name Fuerteventura, loosely translated, means ‘Strong Fortune’, although many people believe that it means ‘Strong Winds’ as it is one of the windier Islands and a popular destination for wind surfers, kite surfers, surfers and other water sports enthusiasts. The island was declared a biosphere reserve by Unesco in May 2009, and certifiedamong 500 European destinations by the Quality Coast International Certification Program of the European Coastal and Marine Union as one of the most attractive tourist destinations for visitors interested in cultural heritage, environment and sustainability.
