The most adventurous will swim for all the 15 km which divide Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. The other option reduces the route to 8.10 km. That's no bad!
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Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are parts of a single volcanic ridge called the Canary Ridge. These two present-day islands were a single island in the past. Part of the ridge has been submerged and now Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are separate islands, separated by an 11 km (6.8 mi) wide, 40 m (130 ft) deep strait.
The crossing time is 20 minutes. The Fred. Olsen Express line has operated the service since 2003 between Playa Blanca in Lanzarote and Corralejo in Fuerteventura. Naviera Armas operates a competing service with its larger but slower vessel, Volcán de Tindaya, covering the same route in 35 minutes.
You must be careful when swimming on the beaches of Lanzarote, there are some that have dangerous waters due to strong underwater currents. Among them Famara and El Golfo.
Due to its clean, crystalline waters with little current, the sea that surrounds Lanzarote will win everyone's heart, whether professional or amateur swimmer, as well as sportsmen and women who are new to year-round open water swimming.
Fuerteventura is larger than Lanzarote and also welcomes more tourists than the neighboring island. Therefore, it has a more diverse offer of accommodation, leisure and nightlife. It's the ideal destination if you are looking to combine a beach vacation with exciting activities.
LANZAROTE'S SEWER SYSTEM IS FRAGILE AND REQUIRES ALL RESIDENTS TO TAKE CARE WHEN USING THE TOILETS. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT FLUSH TOILET PAPER, SANITARY PRODUCTS OR WIPES DOWN THE TOILET. PLEASE USE THE BINS PROVIDED IN EACH BATHROOM THEN DISPOSE OF THEM AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE.
Stay safe while having fun in the AtlanticThe beaches of the Canaries are among the safest in the world – over 60 stretches of sand have received the coveted Blue Flag award. Lifesavers often patrol the beaches, so everyone can safely enjoy the ocean.
Near the island, predators such as sharks are very rare visitors, and the same goes for stinging jellyfish. In general, the water in Tenerife is safe for swimming, but it's still important to take precautions. Don't forget sunscreen even on cloudy days.