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Holidays To Fuerteventura Offer Sun, Sports And A Smashing Good Time
by admin on Aug.30, 2010, under Uncategorized
Fuerteventura is located in the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Africa. It is the oldest, having formed over 20 million years ago, and second largest of the Spanish Canary Islands. The island boasts delightful weather all year round and is often called the “island of eternal spring”. With 125 miles of fantastic beaches and 3,000 plus hours of sunshine a year – holidays in Fuerteventura are paradise for sun and beach lovers.
Activities
Thereare many options for those visitors who just want to relax on a fabulous beach in the sun. The sand dunes of Corralejo and trips out to the uninhabited and small island of Los Lobos are just some of local tourist highlights. Most of the island’s tourist activity revolves around the towns of Corralejo, Morro Jable and the large tourist community of Caleta de Fuste. Fuerteventura also caters for more active travellers, with golf and different types of water sports.
Windsurfing and Surfing
Due to the summer trade winds and the winter swells that blow off of the Atlantic Ocean, Fuerteventura holidays are hugely popular for windsurfing. A large community of people dedicated to the sport reside on the island and even beginners can find plenty of chances for instruction. There are many opportunities for traditional surfing too.
Sailing
Holidays to Fuerteventura are perfect for sailors with the clear, warm waters of the Atlantic, filled with dolphin, marlin and whales. Several of the larger sailing schools on the island offer lessons for novices whilst the more proficient can investigate the tranquil fishing harbours nearby Fuerteventura, including Lanzarote and Los Lobos. Ambitious sailors might elect to explore the many islands of the Canarian archipelago.
Snorkelling and Diving
The waters of Fuerteventura, with an average temperature of 18 to 22 degrees Celsius, host an array of oceanic life. Get a fish eye view of the sea life by either snorkeling or going scuba diving. The island’s numerous dive shops, offer equipment hire and instruction as well as planned diving and snorkeling excursions for more advanced divers.
