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Why is the air unhealthy in Fuerteventura?

Desert Dust consists of particles smaller than 62 µm originating in deserts. Often, the dust particles are small, leading to high concentrations of PM10 and PM2. 5 and all related health impacts.



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Road traffic is the main anthropogenic source of pollution. In S/C de Tenerife, with a population of nearly 219,000 inhabitants, such dispersive conditions are diminished when the winds come from the east/southeast because the Anaga Massif circles the city to the north/northwest.

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The statistics show that there is an average of 320 sunny days each year on Fuerteventura, and in the summer there can be 11 hours of sunshine a day.

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The best time to visit Fuerteventura is in late spring or early summer when peak temperatures are in the mid-20s, rainfall is minmal, humidity is low and it's the sunniest time of the year. Average sunshine is about 9 hours a day.

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If you want the world's cleanest air, try moving to the U.S. Virgin Islands or New Caledonia. IQAir analyzed PM2. 5 air pollution, fine particles in the air measuring 2.5 microns or smaller in diameter, at air monitoring stations in 6,475 cities in 117 countries, regions and territories.

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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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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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Avoid sunbathing when the sun is highest in the sky (around midday) and take extra precautions the first time you are out in the open air. 3. Clouds reduce the amount of rays but be careful because many rays get through the clouds. So use sunscreen even if it's cloudy.

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Playa de la Goleta – Corralejo The water is calm and transparent, perfect to enjoy a swim on a sunny day.

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