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 - the oldest island in the Canary archipelago, formed as a result of volcanic eruptions that occurred 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 the 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 of 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 place for gathering 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 Caleta 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
Clear +19 ° C in the afternoon +11 ° C at night ° С water |
Clear +20 ° C in the afternoon +11 ° C at night ° С water |
Clear +25 ° C in the afternoon +11 ° C at night ° С 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 of 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 boat trips are offered in the area of Playa de Corralejo and Morro del Jable.
Kitchen
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. He is considered the best in the Canary Islands and often takes prizes at international exhibitions.
Fun, sightseeing and sightseeing in Fuerteventura
The administrative center of the island is Puerto del Rosario, or Port Rose. It used to be 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", in which he stayed while on the island. The interior of the rooms in which the writer lived, his personal belongings, photographs and manuscripts were preserved in the museum. Mahorato
- Feed from the palms of hand-held (if not to say insolent) chipmunks, of whom there are a great many on the island.
- Sample delicious local goat cheese "Mahorato" (it's better to take a weight).
- 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 at the abundant catch.
- Dine at the restaurant at the Santa Maria church in Betancuria.
- Understand what a really strong wind, knocking down, in the town of Kafete.
Museum of Betancuria with archeological, paleontological and ethnographic expositions immerses visitors into the life of ancient aborigines - mahas: tells about their traditions, crafts and beliefs. The settlement of Betancuria itself is located in the crater of an extinct volcano - this is one of the most beautiful settlements on Fuerteventura.
Interest in the craft center in Antigua is an old mill for grinding corn, inside which you can see traditional flour milling equipment, a garden with local plants, as well as the Museum of salt 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.
The cave Cueva del Llano near La Oliva was formed as a result of volcanic activity of the island and has 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 court visitors 2500 varieties of cacti and succulents.
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