Fuerteventura - the second largest after Tenerife island of the Canary archipelago, an island of sun and tranquility. Like the surrounding islands, it has a volcanic origin. It is believed that Fuerteventura is the oldest island in the Canary archipelago, formed as a result of volcanic eruptions that took place many millennia ago.
Once upon a time, Fuerteventura was covered with dense forests, but the stormy naval history of the Canary archipelago resulted in active deforestation of forests that went to the ships of the Spanish fleet. Pirates and military flotillas of medieval sea powers were repulsed, but the island is now deserted. At the same time, unlike Tenerife or Lanzarote, part of the beaches in Fuerteventura are covered not by volcanic black, but by the more usual European golden sand.
In Fuerteventura, there are no numerous clubs and discos, which makes it an alternative to the surrounding youth and tusovoy resorts. This island is a place for a quiet and secluded family holiday, as well as a favorite gathering place for surfers from all over the world.
The main resorts are Costa Calma, Morro del Jable and Playa Matorral located on the peninsula of Jandia, as well as Kaleta- del Fustes and Playa de Corralejo
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How to get here
You can get to Fuerventura by plane from Madrid or Barcelona, as well as from the island of Tenerife, which has an air service with Moscow. Between Fuerteventura and other Canary Islands, sea and air traffic are carried out. On the island you can travel by bus, use taxi services or rent a car.
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Climate
Clearly + 19 ° C in the afternoon + 11 ° C at night ° C water |
Clearly + 20 ° C in the afternoon + 11 ° C at night ° C water |
Clear @ + 25 ° C in the afternoon + 11 ° C at night ° C water |
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The beach season on the island lasts all year round. The average temperature in July is + 27 ° C, in January - about +20 ° C. The water temperature in the ocean is +20 ° C throughout the year. Feature of Fuerteventura is a constant wind, making the climate on the island much softer than the nearby coast of Africa.
Beaches Fuerteventura
There are several dozen beaches on Fuerteventura. The northern and western beaches of Corallejo, Cofete and Barlovento are less developed due to constant winds and are popular with windsurfers.
In the east of the island lies the longest beach of the island of Sotavento, whose coastline reaches 30 km. In fact, it consists of several smaller beaches: Matoral, Butihondo and actually Sotavento. Every year in July-August, there is a world championship in windsurfing, and the strait between Lobos and Fuerteventura is an excellent place for diving. Deep sea fishing and sea walks are offered in the area of Playa de Corralejo and Morro del Jable
Cuisine
The most popular representative of the island's traditional cuisine is potatoes "in uniform", which is brewed in very salty water and served in garlic sauce. In addition, cheese "mahhorero" made from goat's milk produced by hand is popular. It is considered the best in the Canary Islands and often takes prizes at international exhibitions.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Fuerteventura
The administrative center of the island is Puerto del Rosario, or Port Rose. Once it was called Puerto de Cabras ("Goat Port") because of the past herds of local goats to the nearby gorge to the watering hole.
As a cultural landmark of the island is the house-museum of philosopher and writer Miguel de Unamuno in the old hotel "Fuerteventura", where he stayed during stay on island. The interior of the rooms in which the writer lived, his personal belongings, photographs and manuscripts were preserved in the museum. "Махорато"
- Feed the handmade chipmakers (if not to say insolent) to the hands, which are on the island a lot.
- Sample the delicious local goat cheese "Mahorato" (preferably take )
- Admire the quaint lava fields
- Visit Corralejo on the most beautiful beach of the island - white sand, yellow dunes, blue sky and turquoise sea ...
- Take the car for rent and travel around the whole island.
- Fishing, using shrimp and cuttlefish for bait, and rejoice in the abundant catch.
- Otu live in a restaurant at the Santa Maria church in Betancuria
- Understand what a really strong wind blows down in the village of Cafete
The Betancuria Museum with archaeological, paleontological and ethnographic displays immerses visitors into the life of ancient Aborigines - mahov: tells about their traditions, crafts and beliefs. The Betancuria settlement itself is located in the crater of an extinct volcano - this is one of the most beautiful settlements in Fuerteventura.
At the craft center in Antigua, an old mill for grinding corn is interesting, inside it you can see traditional flour milling equipment, a garden with local plants, and its role in the local ecosystem.
The village of La Oliva is interesting for its architecture: once there were military governors of the island - today the mansion of the governor has been restored and is open for visiting. No less interesting is the church of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria with a square bell tower and a very beautiful carved wooden door. Inside is a canvas depicting the Last Judgment, baroque painting on the altar and paintings made in the technique of trompe. Also in the village there is an art center representing the works of Canarian artists
Cueva del Llano Cave near La Oliva was formed as a result of the volcanic activity of the island and lasts at least 1 million years. The depth of 400 m, it introduces visitors to the depths of the Canary Islands and their paleontological history.
In the fishing village of La Lahite on the eastern coast of Fuerteventura is the zoo "Camel oasis": there are parrots show, you can ride a horse or a camel. Another zoo - Stela Canaris - presents visitors with rare species of birds and reptiles. The botanical garden of cacti in the village of La Lahita in the southern part of Fuerteventura presents to the visitors 2,500 varieties of cacti and succulents.
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