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Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura, Spain

Fuerteventura is the second largest island of the canary archipelago, and it offers you very picturesque landscapes, the perfect background for the perfect holiday. Come accross, for example, the mythical Tindaya Mountain, to which the aborigines attributed magical properties, and where, still today, you can see many vestiges of older settlers.
 

Fuerteventura is also characterized by its long rolling plains, filled with mills, where gofio is produced (the toasted cereal flour that still today is an indispensable ingredient in many exquisite islander dishes).

Its small coastal towns will show you the typical architecture vey present ub churches and castles. Additionally, Fuerteventura also has an amusing chain of museums that will undoubtedly captivate you.

Fuerteventura has 13 protected areas. This island is considered exotic due to its lush palm trees, tarajales and its aloe vera, with which many cosmetic products and crafts are produed, with proven benefits for the skin.

If you enjoy walking, observing beautiful landscapes or windsurfing, this is an extraordinary destination to visit. Here you can walk the trails between exotic volcanic cones, dive on the priceless seabed, or even windsurf a famous sport in this region due to the strong wind and great waves. Windsurf world’s championship is hosted in Fuerteventura.

In Fuerteventura you can choose between staying in nice and quiet rural accommodations or at luxury hotels, equipped with all the services and amenities, and located on the major touristic centers by the coast.

If you are traveling with children, you can find accommodations close to some excellent theme parks, such as Baku of Corralejo, or the Oasis Park in La Lajita, perfect to spend a great day with the entire family or friends.

If you like sports, you should know that Fuerteventura also offers you good sports facilities close to your accommodation, among which there excellent golf courses

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