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DISCOVER FUERTEVENTURA
The second largest of all the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura (Fuerte) is famous for four things: Windsurfing, The infamous North Shore, its enormous sand dunes and its long sandy beaches. Some of the most impressive beaches in the whole of Europe can be found here. And with over one hundred and fifty beaches to choose from you should find just what you're looking for. The island is Approx. 98km long and 30km across at the widest point the strange landscape and contours come from various volcanic eruptions. Fuerteventura is a big island, the North and South are very different locations and Zoco Boardriding Adventures has teamed up with Fuerteventura's leading surfing centres in the North of the island to bring you more flexibility and better facilities.
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FUERTEVENTURA NORTH
CORRALEJO
Tourism is booming on Fuerteventura and Corralejo is one of the most popular resorts on the island. Corralejo was once a small fishing village but has now grown into a lively colourful town. It has a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of life and a great cafe society. Combine this with the fact that there are still white sandy beaches in the center of town and you'll understand what makes Corralejo such an attractive place to stay.
Most of the shops, bars and restaurants are loacted along the main street leading right through the town to the harbour area which looks across to neighboroughing islands of Los lobos and Lanzarote.
LOS LOBOS
Originally called Islote de Lobos (Island of Wolves) named after the vast colonies of monk seals, or sea wolves that frequented the island up to the 19th century. Los Lobos is separeted from Fuerteventura by a narrow 2km strait known as El Rio and covers 15 km2 with the highest point being 122m at the top of the volcanic La Caldera cone. The island is virtually uninhabited, it's well worth a visit several boats leave every day from Corralejo. The island boasts a beautiful safe sandy beach with crystal blue water and also has a cool restaurant with a hippie feel.
FUERTEVENTURA SOUTH
COSTA CALMA
At first glance Fuerteventura's landscape is barren, but you will soon be taken in by its unique character and beauty. Its turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, dramatic mountain scapes, endless sand dunes and fantastic watersport opportunities draw in sun lovers from all around the world.
Most of the southern region of the island is a protected area meaning that tourism has not destroyed the very beauty that attracts visitors in the first place. The south coast is a long stretch of outstanding white beaches known as Playa de Sotavento de Jandia. Miles upon miles of sandy paradise.
Costa Calma is a purpose-built resort developed in the 80's before this there was nothing here but miles of empty beach and a few wild goats. The official
name for this area of Costa Calma is "Canada del Rio" and you'll still find street directories and signs that refer to it as this. Costa Calma is situated on the narrowest part of the island at the start of the Jandia Peinisula. Here the east and west coasts of Fuerteventura are only a few minutes drive apart.
Costa Calma boasts some of the most spectacular beaches in Europe and has been popular with holiday makers from Germany, Holland and Scandinavia for many years. The vast stretches of golden sand and crystal clear water make this area a perfect year round destination for surfers, kitesurfers, windsurfers and families. The resort of Costa Calma has an excellent selection of shops, bars and restaurants to meet all budgets. Just a 5 minute drive away is La Lajita Oasis wildlife park which is great for a family day out. As Costa Calma is a 50 minute drive from Fuerteventura airport, a hire car is strongly recommended.
Surf Culture
Fuerte has a old and established surf/windsurf scene and is frequented by windsurfing professionals each summer to compete in the professional P.W.A world windsurfing speed and slalom event and surfing pros in the winter. Thousands of surfers come to Fuerteventura each year to take advantage of the warm clear waters and powerful Atlantic swells. Some get so hooked they decide to stay on and join the large community of surfers that already live here.
THE CANARY ISLANDS ARCHIPELAGO
The 7 major Canary Islands include: El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura (includes the small islet of Lobos) and Lanzarote (Including the islets of La Graciosa, Montaña Clara and Alegranza).
For more information on Surfing holidays in Fuerteventura, please see our Fuerteventura Surfing Guide.
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