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Fuerteventura: dunes, wind and long beaches

In depth·Fuerteventura

The long beaches of Fuerteventura, its farmhouse hotels and the ferry to Lanzarote from Corralejo.

The beach of Cofete and the Jandía mountains, Fuerteventura
The beach of Cofete and the Jandía mountains, Fuerteventura
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Fuerteventura is the island of beaches and wind, a short ferry ride from Lanzarote between Corralejo and Playa Blanca (Fred. Olsen Express).

Fuerteventura is the island of beaches and wind, a short ferry ride from Lanzarote between Corralejo and Playa Blanca (Fred. Olsen Express).

Our advice: bring a windproof layer even in summer.

Why it's on our list

  • Beaches
  • Rural hotels

Location

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