Travel guide to Fuerteventura
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Although it is one of the least populous Canary Islands, Fuerteventura is still relatively large in size, and despite the lack of a large number of towns and resorts, it has established itself as a destination that is ideal for families during the summer, but still has enough space and sights of interest to make it a fine destination for a romantic break or some winter sunshine throughout the year. For the most part, Fuerteventura is less than 10 miles wide, and around 50 miles long, from the most northern point to the southern peninsula, and is home to around 75,000 people, compared to nearly a million people who live on the similarly sized Tenerife.
Fuerteventura’s unique biology and natural species coupled with the unique volcanic terrain on the island led UNESCO to make the island into a major bio reserve in 2005 which has led to greater protection of key areas such as the mountains of Cardon in the centre of the island.
The main tourist areas are located around Corralejo and El Mattoral, and are well developed in terms of the facilities that they offer in the hotels, however the island is large enough that you can get away from the crowds and find a different experience during your stay. If you book car hire in Fuerteventura, you give yourself complete freedom about visiting the island, so rather than being restricted to staying in a single place for the duration of your visit, you will be able to visit many different towns and see the various different sides of the island.
Fuerteventura has a total of 152 accessible beaches to visit during your stay. As a rule the beaches in the north of the island are quieter, and offer the best sun bathing experience because they are flatter and get sun throughout the day. In the south of the island, the landscapes are slightly more rugged, and the sea is a lot rougher and more exposed to the wind, making the southern beaches much better for activities such as surfing or windsurfing that require a bit more swell.
