The savage beauty of its more than 150 kilometers of white sand beaches and turquoise waters is certainly one of Fuerteventura marvels and it is the very reason why it has long been known as the Beach of the Canaries. However, the oldest Canarian island is a hidden treasure with many other secrets waiting to be unfold.
Recognized both as Biosphere and Starlight reserve – due to the surprising wealth of such arid land and the incomparable quality of its night sky– Fuerteventura is a paradise for nature lovers. It has also become very popular within sportspeople who have found out that the island is a perfect place to practice all sort of activities, not merely the water ones such as kitesurf, snorkeling or windsurf but others like hiking, cycling or golf.
Fuerteventura has recently been recognized as a Tasty Spain destiny for its high-quality cuisine, local dishes and tasty regional flavours. The Majorero cheese made of goat milk, which have a designation of origin and keeps receiving awards year by year, is acknowledged as one of the best in the world, but there are many other local products such as fish, olive oil, tomatoes, marine salt or the famous gofio that are a delight for the senses.
Fuerteventura and its people welcome everyone, no matter where they come from or who they love. It is a destination that suits all needs and tastes with an extensive variety of activities, wonderful unknown places and a wide range of accommodations and installations. It is a place that will make you fall in love with it. It does not mind whether you want to just relax and sunbathe, to train and test yourself or to sink into its culture through its small but impressive network of museums. Either way the island will silently charm the visitor, who will hardly leave with no expectation of coming back.
