Is it worth going to Fuerteventura from Lanzarote?
Lanzarote is amazing! Still, how about a day trip to Fuerteventura to spice things up? It's really close, ferry tickets are quite cheap and the island is equally magnificent.
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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.
When in Lanzarote you might have noticed a nearby island to the south. This is Fuerteventura, and it's possible to visit, either for a day trip or a longer stay, via the Lanzarote Ferry services that depart from Playa Blanca. Lanzarote is actually in-between two Canary Islands.
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.
Average monthly temperaturesFor 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.
Average monthly temperaturesFor 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.
Is Fuerteventura windier compared to the other Canary Islands? Probably yes. Especially compared to some of the areas in Tenerife or Gran Canaria, the wind may be stronger in Fuerteventura. If you compare it to Lanzarote, it's pretty much the same, but it does matter where on the island you are staying.
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!
La Palma - best for jaw-dropping sceneryIt's no wonder that the most north-westerly of the Canary Islands is known as both La Isla Bonita (The Beautiful Island) and La Isla Verde (The Green Island). The capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma, is an attractive history-rich town that's well worth a day (or two) of exploration.
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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Fuerteventura tends to avoid the extremes of temperature. So while it can be a refuge from the scorching Spanish mainland in summer, Fuerteventura is often the place to sunbathe through winter. There are some 3000 sunshine hours a year, averaging 9 a day in mid-summer and 6 in mid-winter.
Tenerife is not a particularly windy island, although there may be times when the wind is stronger. So, if you want to hit the waves with your surfboard, you can find numerous beaches on the north coast and a few on the south that are perfect for water sports.
The hiking trails of Fuerteventura are an excellent way of discovering the wide variety of landscapes on the archipelago's longest island. The hundreds of kilometres of trails enable one to walk among mountains and volcanoes, rugged cliffs, dune deserts, caves and naturally, a wide variety of beaches.