Fuerteventura is one of the popular Canary Islands, which are very popular in both summer and winter. Only about 4.5 hours away by plane, eternal spring reigns on the Canary Islands.
Who wouldn’t want to escape the winter depression and travel to the Canary Island in December, January or February, in the gray months in Germany, to soak up the sun.
The climate and temperatures around winter
In the winter months, temperatures of about 20 degrees Celsius still prevail here. With a water temperature of about 19 degrees and 8 hours of sunshine a day, you can still take a beach holiday here even at this time of year.
All the attractions on the island are open all year round, so you can enjoy the same activities and visit the same sights as in summer.
In winter, it is even better to hike, cycle or walk. Thanks to the mild temperatures , it is never too hot, but also never too cold.
In the evening it gets noticeably cooler and a jacket or sweater should be present in your luggage.
If you are still on the beach, you will notice the wind that comes up. Since this wind sometimes does not subside during the day, it is often possible to practice various water sports as well. Sailing, surfing or kitesurfing are on the program.
The main tourist resorts in Fuerteventura
Corralejo
Corralejo is a holiday resort with a special flair. Many surfers from different regions of the world live here. In front of the city are the breathtakingly beautiful dunes, where you have the feeling of being in the middle of the Sahara. Fantastically white beaches, the marina, great restaurants, and the water park make for an unforgettable holiday.
Costa Calma
The beautiful place is located on the Jandia peninsula in the south of the island. Tourism plays a major role in Costa Calma, because this is exactly where the holiday hotspot is in summer as well as in winter.
Numerous hotels, bars and restaurants characterize the entire village. The hotels have a low design so that they fit into the cityscape. High-rise buildings are not welcome on the entire island.
Instead, there are many small villa-like houses and holiday apartments that are visited by guests from all over the world.
Morro Jable
Like the other resorts, Morro Jable is located directly on the Atlantic Ocean. The city center is in the valley, the residential areas are on the hill. A special feature in Morro Jable are the two car ferries that depart for Las Palmas and Gran Canaria . Through these connections, the place has become busy.
Behind Morro Jable there are volcanic mountains that rise up to 807 meters. The highest mountain is the Pico de la Zarza. In the center there are cube-like concrete houses in white color, so typical of Spain and the Canary Islands.
Caleta de Fuste
Since 1740 there has been a fortress here called El Castillo. It is a popular destination for tourists and day visitors who visit the place. Of course, there are also numerous hotels and apartments that extend to the sea.
Numerous large yachts are moored in the marina. During a walk through the harbour you can get a taste of maritime flair. Caleta de Fuste is especially loved by English families.
The most beautiful beaches of Fuerteventura
Playa de Sotavento de Jandia
It is probably the most famous beach on the island, where not only sun worshippers and water rats get their money’s worth, but also surfers and kitesurfers. Especially in winter, there is always a wind blowing here. Over a length of 20 kilometers, it is divided into the two beach sections Playa Risco del Paso and Playa Barca.
Playa de Matorral
If you spend your holidays in the south of the island, you can use Playa de Mattoral. It is a dream beach and is reminiscent of a South Sea paradise. Some claim it is the most beautiful beach on the entire island. And it has over 80 beaches.
The bathing quality is distinguished by the Blue Flag. There is also a hiking highlight here, the lighthouse of Jandia, where the other sandy beach also converges. Particularly attractive in this area is the salt marsh nature reserve Humedal Saladar de Jandia.
Playa de Esquinzo
Another dream beach is Playa de Esquinzo near Jandia. It can be reached via a staircase. In the beach bar you can stop and linger. There are toilets for guests and lifeguards ensure safety on the beach.
Playa de las Playitas
If you love solitude and don’t mind dark sand from volcanic eruptions, this is the place for you. Playa de Las Playitas is located in the east of the island near the village of Gran Tarajal. Here you will find numerous shops and bars.
Activities and activities
Fuerteventura has numerous sandy beaches to linger in, but also culture and the Oasis Park, a beautiful animal park on 800,000 square meters.
Here you can find all the animals you can imagine. This park is a highlight, especially for families with children.
If you want to see whales and dolphins in their natural habitat, you can book a boat trip to the Atlantic. On large and small yachts you go out to sea and the dolphins and whales approach the boats. Usually drinks and nibbles are served on the journey. At the end of the day, there will be a swimming break before reaching the coast again.
In addition to the animal experiences, you can also experience pure thrills on the island. How about a buggy tour into the dunes. It starts in Corralejo and leads to the dunes of the region. We then continue to Tamaragua for a very special off-road adventure. In a small restaurant directly in the volcanic landscape, typical Spanish products are offered.
Fuerteventura is also perfect for sports holidays. Kitesurfing is very popular on the island and gives a kick to all sports enthusiasts. The perfect trade winds invite you to this experience.
Kitesurfing in Fuerteventura is suitable for beginners and advanced kitesurfers. Numerous surf schools have settled on the island and also show beginners water sports.
