Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Spanish Canary Islands. The first settlers are believed to have arrived here from North Africa - the word Mahorero (Majorero) or Maho is still used today to describe the people of Fuerteventura and comes from the ancient word 'mahos' meaning a type of goatskin shoe worn by the original inhabitants. In the 11th century BC the Phoenicians arrived in Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. In 850 BC the island was mentioned by Homer in the Odyssey as part of the Canary Islands “Insulae Fortunatae”. Tourism arrived in the mid 1960s with the building of the present airport at El Mattoral and the first tourist hotels.

The island of Fuerteventura is a beach paradise in the Atlantic Ocean and is famous for its pristine, long, white sandy beaches. The geographic position of the island guarantees tourists with perfect spring and summer weather all year round, giving rise to its nick name of “the island of eternal spring”. During the winter months, temperatures average a high of 21°C and a low of around 15°C, whereas during the summer highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C can be expected with around 3,000 sun hours per year. The summer winds and winter swells of the Atlantic make Fuerteventura a year-round surfers' paradise. Sailors, scuba divers and big game fishermen are all drawn to these clear blue Atlantic waters where whales, dolphins, marlin and turtles are all common sights. Much of the interior, with its large plains, volcanic mountains and landscapes, consists of protected areas which can be best be explored in a 4x4 or (for the more daring) with a cross-country motorbike. Sites of interest include Corralejo and El Jable to the north which is made up of fine sand dunes, while the south is filled with long beaches and remote bays. The constant winds blowing the beaches make the paradise for windsurfing. Water skiing is common on the west coast where there are large waves. Windsurfing is common north of Corralejo or at the north coast.

Fuerteventuran cuisine is simple, yet tasty. Many dishes are traditional, such as “gofio amasado” which is a doughy mixture of water, milk, broth, potatoes, honey, and wine. This is then served in a “zurron”, a leather of fabric bag. Other popular dishes include fish such as sea bass, parrot fish, sea bream, tuna, and sword fish. Shell fish is available: camarones (small shrimps), centello (spider crab), lapas (limpets, and mejillones (mussels). A local delicacy is the excellent goats cheese that comes in many different flavours and textures.

Airport information

Fuerteventura Airport is located five kilometres from the city centre of the island’s capital Puerto del Rosario.

By car
The airport is located on the FV-1, and can be reached via the exit marked “aeropuerto”.

By coach
Route 3 operates regular services between Puerto del Rosario, the airport, and Caleta de Fuste.

Route 10 runs a regular service between Puerto del Rosario, the airport, and Morro Jable.

Bus stops for these services are located outside the terminal. Please visit www.tiadhe.com for time tables and fares.

By taxi
The taxi rank is located opposite the terminal.

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