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Fuerteventura
Long sandy beaches, volcanic scenery and good conditions for wind and kite surfing.
Fuerteventura is known for its long sandy beaches and its arid volcanic landscape. It suits you if you want to relax by the sea, hike or get out on the water; swimming is not advisable on some coasts because of strong waves and currents.
Explore the Corralejo dunes, the cliffs at Ajuy and La Pared, or the former island capital of Betancuria. Wind and kite surfers head for the stretch between Costa Calma and Jandía; La Atalayita archaeological site and Villa Winter near Jandía are also worth a visit.
Pleasant from October to June
Orange means: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. For the beach it may be warmer.
January: 14 to 22 °C, rain on 0 days in 10
All months as a table
| Month | Low to high | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14 – 22 °C | 0 in 10 |
| February | 14 – 22 °C | 1 in 10 |
| March | 15 – 23 °C | 0 in 10 |
| April | 16 – 25 °C | 0 in 10 |
| May | 18 – 26 °C | 0 in 10 |
| June | 19 – 27 °C | 0 in 10 |
| July | 21 – 29 °C | 0 in 10 |
| August | 22 – 30 °C | 0 in 10 |
| September | 21 – 29 °C | 0 in 10 |
| October | 20 – 28 °C | 0 in 10 |
| November | 17 – 25 °C | 1 in 10 |
| December | 15 – 23 °C | 1 in 10 |
Getting there
From Frankfurt about 4 hrs 30 min by schedule. You land in Fuerteventura (FUE), 31 km from the centre.
Where to stay on Fuerteventura?
Well-known places to stay by town and how they are rated, on average out of 10.
- Corralejo8.6
122 well-known places to stay
Corralejo is a major tourist centre in the north, close to the dunes and the beaches south of town.
- Caleta De Fuste8.6
54 well-known places to stay
Caleta de Fuste is popular with British visitors and golfers, with two courses just outside town.
- Puerto del Rosario8.5
21 well-known places to stay
Puerto del Rosario is the capital on the east coast and home to the airport and island council.
- Cotillo8.7
12 well-known places to stay
Cotillo is one of the more significant places in the north of the island.
- La Oliva8.7
9 well-known places to stay
La Oliva covers the island’s north, though the town itself is small.
The best-known hotels
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8.0Hotel Riu Oliva Beach Resort - All Inclusive★★★ · 7,686 reviews
8.8Corralejo Surfing Colors Hotel&Apartments★★★ · 5,195 reviews
8.2Dunas Club - Hotel & Apartamentos★★★ · 4,877 reviews
7.2Apartamentos Hesperia Bristol Playa★★★ · 4,851 reviews
8.1BLUESEA Bahía de Lobos★★★★ · 2,185 reviews
9.3Island Home Fuerteventura★★★★ · 2,042 reviews
8.6Surf Riders Fuerteventura★★★ · 2,011 reviews
8.0Apartamentos Punta Elena Beach★★ · 1,673 reviews
Worth seeing
Food and drink
Fish and seafood are common, as is goat meat, and garlic is widely used. Dry red wine is served too, though it is not always good.
What travellers ask
It is pleasant to be out from October to June: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. The warmest month is August at about 30 °C; it rains most often in February.
From Frankfurt about 4 hrs 30 min by schedule. You land in Fuerteventura (FUE), 31 km from the centre.
Most well-known places to stay are in Corralejo (122, rated 8.6 out of 10 on average). The best rated are Cotillo (8.7), La Oliva (8.7), and Corralejo (8.6).
Start with Lobos Island, Timanfaya National Park, Playa Blanca, Rancho Texas Park, and Mancha Blanca Visitor Center.
Yes. Buses connect the main towns regularly and reliably, but announcements, displays and stop names are often missing.
A rental car is useful for reaching remote beaches and attractive spots. Some destinations require a four-wheel-drive vehicle because of rough roads.
No. Dangerous currents are common on the north and west coasts, and swimming is also not recommended at Ajuy beach.
As of October 19, 2026. Climate: usual values from ten years, temperatures mostly from the nearest weather station (NOAA), rain from NASA POWER. Places to stay: tripbot’s hotel catalogue (LiteAPI). Places: Wikidata, OpenStreetMap and Wikivoyage. Text written by tripbot’s AI from the articles below; every number and every tip stands there.
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