Fuerteventura city breaks are the ideal opportunity to visit intriguing local museums, check out the gorgeous scenery or simply relax at the beaches.
- Visit the Museum of Traditional Fishing, to get a sense of the island's customs.
- The Centro de Arta Canario provides an excellent overview of the local art scene.
- The Aloe Vera Museum and the Salt Museum are devoted to two important products in Fuerteventura's economy.
- The Mirador Sicasumbre is a viewing platform which provides panoramic views of the local surroundings.
- Corralejo, Costa Calma and Cofete are just some of Fuerteventura's first-rate beaches.
- Villa Winter is a traditional Spanish stately home with fantastic views of the local scenery.
- Faro de la Entallada is a unique lighthouse situated in a beautiful landscape.
What To Eat in Fuerteventura?
With the best of Spanish flavours, a number of unique dishes and plenty of familiar international options, eating out in Fuerteventura is always a pleasure no matter what your tastes. Tapas is popular, and you will find many dishes are served with a side of tasty mojo sauce, a paprika and garlic based mixture that can either be spicy or not.
Goat meat and goat's cheese are both easy to find local delicacies. Unsurprisingly, fish and seafood are both excellent on the island, with dishes like sancocho canario, a salt cod stew, featuring on local menus. Look out for the British-style cafés for when you just want something quick and satisfying.
What To Bring From a weekend in Fuerteventura?
Once you have booked your Fuerteventura flight and hotel deal, you can look forward to doing some shopping. There are a number of unique souvenirs and gifts you can pick up including around crafts and locally grown goods. The volcanic ash of Fuerteventura is used to make pottery and the markets are excellent places to pick up great pieces.
The Canary Islands are notable for rum production and so getting a bottle for someone who likes a tipple will always be appreciated. In terms of clothing, locally-made lace goods are attractive and representative of Fuerteventura traditions. Corralejo has an artisan market every Sunday and Costa Calma also has one every Sunday and Wednesday. In the towns you will find shopping centres such as Las Rotondas in Puerto del Rosario.