Fuerteventura

Escape to the wild, windswept paradise of Fuerteventura, the Canary Island with the longest coastline of pristine beaches in the archipelago, where golden dunes of Corralejo stretch for miles backed by turquoise Atlantic waters perfect for kitesurfing and windsurfing (Europe’s wind capital), the volcanic black-sand beaches of Cofete and Ajuy contrast dramatically with white-sand Playa de Sotavento, and the rugged interior of the Jandía Peninsula and Betancuria Rural Park reveal ancient volcanic craters, goat trails, and hidden oases of palm groves and whitewashed villages.

Explore the charming historic town of Betancuria—once the island capital—with its 15th-century church and museum, snorkel the clear waters of the Isla de Lobos nature reserve (a short boat ride from Corralejo), relax in laid-back fishing villages like El Cotillo with its natural rock pools, or simply soak up 300+ days of sunshine on one of the island’s 150+ beaches—all in a destination that blends raw volcanic beauty, world-class water sports, and authentic Canarian hospitality with a relaxed pace far from mass tourism.

Savor fresh goat cheese (majorero), wrinkled papas arrugadas with mojo sauce, grilled fish straight from the boat, and sweet bienmesabe dessert amid warm island breezes, starry night skies, and the unmistakable sense of freedom that makes Fuerteventura feel like the wild soul of the Canaries.