How long does it take to swim from Playa Blanca to Fuerteventura?

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.



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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.

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The boats depart from Playa Blanca, Lanzarote and sail to Corralejo, Fuerteventura. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes and you can travel on deck or in the interior of the boat, depending on your preference. You will have free Wi-Fi during the trip.

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Fuerteventura is the second largest island of the Canary Islands. It is a natural paradise with beautiful white sandy beaches and crystal clear water. Despite its size and its natural and cultural heritage, it is possible to see the most important of Fuerteventura in 5 days.

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There are multiple daily crossings from Playa Blanca (Lanzarote) to Corralejo (Fuerteventura). In summer, you can find around 25 daily ferry crossings. The earliest ferry normally departs from Lanzarote around 06:50 and arrives in Fuerteventura at around 07:25.

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This provides the perfect conditions for making the most of the beautiful beaches in Fuerteventura. You'll find 125 miles of sandy shoreline, which varies from black to white and is lapped by crystal clear water.

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Although politically they are part of Spain, the Canary Islands are closer to Africa than they are to Europe and so geographically they are part of the African continent. Fuerteventura is the closest island to Africa, situated at only a 100 km distance from the coast of Morocco.

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Fuerteventura may be most famous for the beaches that ring its coast, but the interior shouldn't be ignored. Head south of Corralejo and you'll find vast expanses of volcanic terrain — craters and lava fields in a paintbox of terracotta tones.

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Average monthly temperatures For the highest temperatures the best time to visit Fuerteventura is between June and September although the sub tropical climate offers sunshine throughout the year and winter months are equally popular with visitors.

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May-September. With a temperature ranging between 28 ºC and 16 ºC, these months include the beginning of spring and ends with the last day of summer, so it includes the warmest months and with greater influx of tourists in Fuerteventura (July and August).

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