The unusual sight of windmills, a reminder of its farming past, can be found throughout the island, which is known as the ‘granary of the Canary Islands’.
But there’s a lot more to enjoy... Despite its desert like landscape it has over one hundred and fifty beaches, the most extensive coastal platform of the archipelago, three thousand hours of sunshine a year and a naturally peaceful environment. Fuerteventura is an open invitation to all nature lovers. The island is on the same latitude as Florida and Mexico and temperatures here rarely fall below 18C or rise above 24C. There are no less than 152 beaches along its coastline - 50 kilometres of fine, white sand and 25 kilometres of black volcanic shingle.

Whatever the truth of the matter, Fuerteventura still offers the modern day visitor plenty of adventure. Here you can go shark fishing, kitesurfing, explore beautiful blue lagoons and volcanic hills…or just lie back and soak up the sun on some of the best beaches in Fuerteventura.