Fuerteventura, a paradise for water sports activities within the Canary Islands

Dominique Montesinos Revealed on April 3, 2023

Beneficial local weather and vacationer infrastructure

Fuerteventura is characterised by golden sandy seashores and delicate climate all 12 months spherical. Situated at 100 kilometers from the African continent, it’s the second largest land of the Canarian group. The chergui the nice and cozy wind coming from the Sahara, successfully contributes to take care of nice temperatures all 12 months lengthy. The considerably arid landscapes of the inside have undoubtedly contributed to privilege the actions turned in the direction of the ocean.

Seaside resorts and tourism are the principle assets of the island. Nevertheless, some inhabitants observe professions associated to fishing and agriculture, producing, specifically, wheat and cereals supposed for the opposite islands. With its title of “biosphere reserve”, nature presents right here a fauna and a flora able to delighting the amateurs of untamed atmosphere.

After Lanzarote, just a few hours of crusing are sufficient to succeed in Fuerteventura. We did it below “Speejonk” alone… A ballet of dolphins accompanied us for some time, enjoying with the bows, for our nice pleasure. The prevailing winds don’t facilitate a cease in Corralejo, situated within the north-east of Fuerteventura. Nevertheless, its pure park and its white sand dunes are value exploring.

The ornithological reserve of Los Lobos

An anchorage in entrance of the island Los Lobos permits entry to this chicken sanctuary. Its admirable tranquility is preserved because of a considered each day limitation of the variety of approved guests. Then, it’s change of tempo, with a day of crusing towards 15 knots of breeze…

A volcanic and arid island

Little greenery on Fuerteventura, volcanic island with arid and rocky floor. The landscapes of the inside distinction with the turquoise waters which lick the immense seashores of blond sand. The wind, usually robust, and the quite a few coves and inlets entice surfers, windsurfers, snorkelers and lots of different water sports activities fans.

Anchored close to the business port, the invention of the capital is just some propeller turns away. Puerto del Rosario is a energetic port metropolis. Regardless of its unattractive look, the town is booming with quite a few constructions in progress. Shortly, the rows of homes with whitewashed facades invite you to walk round. The latter quickly proves to be overflowing with points of interest, specifically because of the very lovely sculptures that line the Promenade.

The outdated city can also be value a go to, with a detour to the Nice Church of Nuestra Senora del Rosarioâeuros!

Gran Tarajal, a pleasant fishing village with an actual marina

A stunning seaside promenade, a quiet and never very costly marina, just a few native taverns the place good humor accompanies good meals make Gran Tarajal a privileged trip spot. Situated in a pure shelter, its invariably calm waters lapping lasciviously on the volcanic sand and black rocks. A fantastic stopover!

Just a few extra miles and we will dock at a business wharf in Morro Jable. In our case, our catamaran shares the house with an imposing ferryboat and the whole lot is okay like that. So, we take the chance to do some minor upkeep work. And the glass of white wine, served chilled on the fishermen’s bar, at dusk, is our each day reward.

Stopover in El Puertito on the tip of the island of Fuerteventura

The desert panorama is dominated by the stays of historical volcanoes. A cluster of white homes, disseminated on the backside of a lunar cove, it’s the village of El Puertitoâeuros! It seems to be like cubes of feta in a bowl of earth… Just a few hungry sheep are struggling to forage for a meager pittance on this arid panorama.

On the tip of the island, it’s the final cease earlier than disposing of. This spot could be very widespread with surfers.