Is it worth visiting Fuerteventura from Lanzarote?
Fuerteventura is the only Canarian island with huge golden sand dunes coupled with beautiful and long white beaches, extraordinary natural beauty. All these can be experienced when you go on the Lanzarote to Fuerteventura ferry.
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
3 days is a perfectly sufficient time frame to get a feel for the island of Fuerteventura, try some of the local tapas, and marvel at the natural wonders of the volcanic island. I have to warn you that this itinerary is pretty jam-packed, and there isn't much time for rest.
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.
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.
As its name suggests, Fuerteventura (strong winds) is a windy island, making it ideal for surfers and windsurfers. The best wind season for water sports lovers is between June and October.