A Beach Holiday in Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura is the most easterly of the Canaryexcellent excursion. In addition to the many birds
Islands and sits only 60 miles from the coast ofand reptiles on display, visitors can take part in
Morocco in northern Africa. The island enjoysone of the excellent camel safaris the zoo offers.
over three thousand hours of sunshine a year andThe primary shopping area for those on
experiences weather conditions very similar toFuerteventura holidays is in Puerto Del Rosario,
Florida and Mexico as they all lie on the samethe capital of the island. Here you will find plenty
latitude. This makes Fuerteventura holidays a yearof shops of all varieties, with prices much lower
round possibility.than you will find in the tourist resorts. Look out
Fuerteventura may be an great holiday choice forfor unique clothing at extremely reasonable prices
beach lovers as it possesses around 120 miles ofas well as cigarettes, alcohol and electronics, which
some of the most impressive beaches in Europe.all benefit from the islands tax-free status. If you
Several of Fuerteventura’s beaches areare planning a shopping spree it is worth
consistently awarded the coveted blue flag forremembering that many shops will close for a
beach cleanliness and all the major beaches havesiesta at lunchtime.
lifeguards on duty. With the strong breezesThere is a wide range of restaurants on
coming off the Atlantic, Fuerteventura is a greatFuerteventura with many different cuisines
spot for watersports enthusiasts and is one ofavailable. Typically the local cuisine is based on
the best spots in the world for surfing, windseafood with other local dishes available including
surfing and kitesurfing as well as diving andCanarian Potatoes or Papas Arragudas (small
snorkelling.potatoes cooked in sea water and usually served
Boat trips run regularly from Fuerteventura to thewith a spicy mojo sauce) and a salted fish soup
tiny Los Lobos Island nature reserve where youcalled Sancocho. The nightlife in Fuerteventura can
will find a great deal of seabirds and flora, somemainly be found in Corralejo in the North or Caleta
unique to the island. Trips are also available to thede Fuste on the East coast of Fuerteventura. In
neighbouring Canary Island of Lanzarote. Forthese two resorts one can find traditional pubs,
those travelling with children, a visit to La Lajitadance bars, cocktail bars and clubs open until the
Zoo on the east coast of the island will make anearly hours.