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What to do and
see in Fuerteventura
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on Fuerteventura
For sailing enthusiasts
there are several marinas offering good technical services, shops, restaurants
and cafes. See
our Marinas Pages for more information.
The World Wind Surfing
Championships are held at Jandia every year; representing the ultimate
for surfers it brings competitors from all over the world. There are
several places to hire equipment and get expert tuition, so what ever
your skill level why not give it a try. Board Surfing is also popular
and for an update of the best surfing on Fuerteventura see our Surfing
Pages. Why not leave us a message.
For diving Fuerteventura
has become a Mecca the seas are teaming with all kinds of marine life
not found any where else, Lobos Island just off the coast has been declared
a Marine National Park accessible from Corralejo and an absolute must
for diving and snorkelling.
The island of Fuerteventura
was once a favourite haunt for pirates and their legacy for divers are
some great wreaks to explore, for more infomation see our diving pages.
Other sports and
past times are well represented such as fishing, tennis and golf, in
the Canary Islands golf is a popular sport offering everything for a
fantastic golfing holiday. See our Golfing pages for more information.
There are also several
National Parks on Fuerteventura where some of the worlds rarest flora,
fauna and endangered birds can be seen.
Once a week there
is a market at Jandia which is something of a bargain hunters paradise,
especially for the local handicrafts in leather and beautifully embroidered
linen, other bargains are electrical goods and of course tax free perfumes
etc.
Best time for walking:
October to June. 4 car tours, 28 long and short walks, 10 picnic suggestions
Plans of Corralejo, Gran Tarajal, Puerto del Rosario, Morro del Jable
and Playa Blanca (Lanzarote) plus two fold-out touring maps (Fuerteventura
and Lanzarote)
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Spend the day at Papagayo beach in Lanzarote, for fun and games
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Travel to Betancuria, the ancient capital of the island, and
also visit Pajara and Lajares
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Travel to "Barranco la Lajita" ride a camel to the beach and
swim at your leisure
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Travel to La Geria for wine tasting and visit the National Park
of Timanfaya
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