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Fuerteventura Holidays Take You to Some Amazing Places

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The second-largest of all the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura is located in the Atlantic Ocean and was declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 2009. It is about a hundred kilometres away from the coast of Africa. The landscapes of this island have diverse shades. You can find shades of red, saffron, and green while getting around on the island during your holiday. As it enjoys bright, sunny days for most parts of the year, you can also take in some warm rays of the sun on any of its charming beaches. Your Fuerteventura holidays allow you to explore some of the popular attractions in this island destination. Among them is Corralejo Natural Park, which is located just outside the Corralejo town on the north-eastern coast. The park comprises an 11-kilometre-stretch of dunes touched by the crystal-clear, blue waters of the Atlantic. This stretch of golden sands was declared a natural park in 2002 and has been well-maintained by the authorities. It never gets too crowded owing ...

Fuerteventura Holidays Allow You to Try Exciting Activities

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Located at a distance of 100 kilometres from the coast of North Africa, Fuerteventura is the second-largest of the seven main Canary Islands. It is also the oldest of all islands in the Canaries and was formed due to a volcanic eruption about 20 million years ago. Most of the island was created about 5 million years back. It is considered one of the most attractive tourist destinations for those interested in environment, sustainability, and cultural heritage. Over the years, it has become a favourite among many tourists owing to its climate that remains pleasant throughout the year and is often referred to as the 'island of eternal spring'. During your Fuerteventura holidays , you'll get the chance to indulge in some exciting activities outdoors. One of them is getting to the dunes of Corralejo Nature Reserve. These dunes extend to about 6 miles and have been derived mostly from the mollusc shells and other organisms from the sea that were disintegrated over a ...

Fuerteventura Holidays Allow You to Explore Popular Places

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Fuerteventura is one of the seven main Canary Islands of Spain in the Atlantic Ocean. It is located at a distance of about 100 kilometres from the African country, Morocco. The island gets 3,000 hours of sunshine a year and is one of the major holiday destinations of Spain. In 1965, the very first hotel on this island was built and it was followed by the construction of El Matorral Airport or Fuerteventura Airport. This marked the beginning of a new era for tourism on the island. In 2009, it was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. One of the most popular places worth exploring during your Fuerteventura holidays is Betancuria, the former capital of the island. This town has been named after a French explorer called Jean de Bethencourt who founded it in the early 15th century along with a knight and crusader known as Gadifer de La Salle. It was destroyed by a pirate named Jaban in the late 16th century. However, it was rebuilt by the locals of the town and was made the c...

Fuerteventura Holidays Take You to Some Mesmerising Places

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The second largest of the Canary Islands located in the Atlantic Ocean, Fuerteventura attracts plenty of tourists every year with its fascinating natural surroundings. It was declared by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve in the year 2009. It is believed to have been formed from volcanic eruptions about 20 million years ago, making it the oldest island of the Canaries. The last volcanic activity on the island occurred between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago. While holidaying on the island, you'll not only get to see its amazing geographical features but also have the opportunity to explore its popular attractions. One of the attractive places you'd like to visit during your Fuerteventura holidays is Corralejo, a town located on the island's north-eastern coast. You'll come across some majestic sand dunes that extend to about 11 kilometres during your visit to this former fishing village. In the year 2002, these dunes were declared a natural park. Owing to the massive ...