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Fuerteventura - A Tourist Guide to Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura
The semi-desert Island of Fuerteventura lies just under 100km off the coast of Africa (near the border of Morocco and Western Sahara). It enjoys a near-perfect climate with average monthly temperatures ranging from 17°C in January to 25°C in August.
Fuerteventura is the longest Island in the archipelago at 98km north to south and the second-largest Canary Island after Tenerife. The unforgiving barren and arid interior of the island shares much with it's African neighbours of Morroco and the Western Sahara including sparse rainfall, rocky-desert landscapes (the temperature of these rocks can reach 67°C on a hot day!) and simple flat-roofed white-washed villages.
Fuerteventura is perhaps most famous for it's beaches, with over 50km of stunning white and golden sand. Despite Tourism being a relatively recent phenomenon on the island, there is a well developed infrastructure with Golf Courses, a Zoo, a Water Park and numerous Marine Excursions. If you fancy something a bit more active, the Island offers great Surfing, Windsurfing and Kite Surfing as well as Big Game Fishing and Diving.
If you just want to take it easy, then those miles of white sandy beaches make the perfect getaway, even in peak season you should be able to find a relatively secluded spot for yourself.
In short, there is plenty for Families, Twenty-somethings and Sports enthusiastes alike.
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Current Temperature in Fuerteventura: 16°C.
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Upcoming Events
Fiesta de Fray Andrés
Nocturnal Torch procession celebrating Fray Andrés.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Fiesta de Santa Inés
Fiesta in Valle de Santa Inés (Betancuria).
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
Fiesta in La Oliva and Tuineje.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Fiesta del Agua
Fiesta in Agua de Bueyes (Antigua) held on the last Sunday in February.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 17:19
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on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 07:51
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