Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands and is closest to the North Affrican Coast. With a relaxed and typically Spanish way of life, a surperb year-round sunny climate and a fabulous coastline of sandy beaches, it is the perfect destination for a great holiday at any time of the year.This island is blessed with miles and miles of lovely soft sand and it's beautiful coastline attracts visitors seeking glorious beaches and fantastic waters. Inland the rugged peaks of extinct volcanoes are seperated by wide lowland plains dottted with small traditional villages and old fashioned windmills.
Lanzarote is just 12 miles north of Fuerteventura whilst Morocco is just 60 miles to the east.
Corralejo, Fuerteventura's premier resort, offers visitors a laid back Spanish atmosphere and numerous facilities including fine seafood restaurants, chic bars, cafes and shops which line the streets close to the bustling harbour. some of the islands best beaches can be found in and around Corralejo and just 4 kms away, is one of Fuerteventura's major attractions, the Dunes Nature Reserve, with it's immense 10 kms stretch of desert-like sand dunes. Thanks to the favourable trade winds there is excellent windsurfing as well as a selection of watersports and golf courses.