The second largest of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura is one of the main destinations for British holidaymakers looking for winter sunshine. Holidays in Fuerteventura offer a simple blend of relaxation, good nightlife and plenty of water sports, with a whole host of options to satisfy your thirst for adventure however your mood takes you. Fuerteventura has earned a UNESCO biosphere reserve status, which means inhabitants and visitors to the island are able to demonstrate a sustainable relationship between man and nature.

The main resorts in Fuerteventura include Corralejo in the north of the island. Corralejo grew from a traditional fishing village to become a popular resort that offers an authentic Fuerteventura holiday experience. Booking a hotel in Corralejo gives you the option to enjoy the traditional charm of the region, as well as the modern culture of the bars, restaurants and clubs in the town. The resort is a popular spot for both sunbathing and water sports.

In the south of the island, a holiday in Jandia presents a great opportunity to try your hand at wind surfing. The long sweeping beaches of Fuerteventura are among in best in the Canary Islands, and there is ample room for everyone to find a great spot to soak up the sun. A coastal breeze that blows across the beaches and bays has helped to make Jandia a very popular destination for wind surfers to enjoy holidays in Fuerteventura. As the most easterly of the Canary Islands, the warm Saharan winds

A special exemption from the normal EU excise duties gives shopping in Fuerteventura an even more satisfying feeling than it usually would. Alcohol, tobacco and perfume can be bought at much cheaper prices than in the UK, which is why many people come back from holidays in Fuerteventura with an extra bag or two! Packing light on the way out can be played to your advantage if you decide to make the best of the retail opportunities on your Fuerteventura holiday.

The fantastic weather is certainly one of the biggest factors in attracting travellers to the Canary Islands for a holiday in Fuerteventura. The island enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year, making it an extremely reliable year-round travel destination. Winter holidays in Fuerteventura give you the chance to escape the cold UK weather for a week or two of sunshine, and with a flight time of just 4 hours, it is very easy to get to from a number of UK airports.