Flight, Hotel & Bargain Package Holidays to Fuerteventura

Getting there and getting around

From the minute you land in Fuerteventura you are greeted by crystal clear waters and magnificent views, with the airport being situated right next to the sea. Known as Aeropuerto de Fuerteventura, the airport brings in over 4 million passengers annually. Flights depart from over 10 airports in the UK, therefore flights to Fuerteventura are very easy to find. A total of four car hire companies are based at Aeropuerto de Fuerteventura and hiring a car whilst on holiday here is by far the best way to get around. However if you would rather not drive there are two shuttle buses that run every 30 minutes to each resort along with private taxis, and transfer times are kept to a minimum with the majority of resorts being close by.

Things to do

Fuerteventura is a haven for water sport enthusiasts, mostly windsurfers. Windsurfing is a popular pastime all around the island and there are many locations around that you can use. Whether you’re a complete beginner or practising for the world championships, which are held in the resort of Jandia every year, you’re sure to find a great spot. A hugely popular excursion in Fuerteventura is a boat ride to a deserted island called Los Lobos, the ride takes around 15 minutes and on a glass-bottomed boat you’re able to see the reefs and wealth of marine life on your way. When you arrive at the island, you’ll discover 130 different species of plants and animals that flourish there, making the day an extremely fascinating one for nature lovers. For cheap holidays in Fuerteventura, visit travel.co.uk today and search through our vast selection of package and tailor-made holidays to Fuerteventura, and with prices from leading tour operators you are guaranteed to find the best deal out there.

Food and drink

The Canary Islands share their passion for traditional Canarian food, with most dishes being very similar on each island. Fuerteventura is no exception and offers both international food and typical Fuerteventura specialities. One famous ingredient here is ‘gofio,’ a flour of roasted and ground grains used to thicken soups and stews. The locals use gofio to even stir in their milky coffee on a morning and add it to children’s porridge. Said to be very tasty and extremely good for you, it’s well worth a try. Of course, as with any holiday destination, Fuerteventura also lots of International restaurants along with typical British and American favourites such as steaks and hamburgers. For the very best steak house, head to a place called Fado Rock, based in Caleta de Fuste it offers fantastic food at fantastic prices.