Fuerteventura is one of those otherworldly places that you find yourself in once in a blue moon if you're lucky. The island boasts a beautiful climate that is a joy to explore with car hire. Renting a car in Fuerteventura allows you to discover the most beautiful aspects of the island at a pace that suits you. You're free to go wherever you want, whenever you like, there's no stopping off to pick up passengers or scheduled rests. Car rental in Fuerteventura gives you the ultimate freedom to explore and be your own tourist guide.
Fuerteventura Airport Mini Guide:
Fuerteventura Airport is located close to the capital, Puerto del Rosario, a 10-minute journey from the resort of Caleta de Fuste and is the main point of entry for most people who visit the island of Fuerteventura. The airport offers a good range of facilities including shops, duty-free and banking facilities.
Things To See/Do in Fuerteventura:
Fuerteventura is a popular destination for Northern European holidaymakers, who are drawn to its lively zest for life, fiery fiestas and beautiful weather.
The paradise island of Fuerteventura is located 100km from the continent of Africa and is the second largest island in the Canary Island archipelago. Sharing the same latitude as Florida and Mexico, Fuerteventura is a year round destination for sun-seeker. The island has an unusual landscape that is a joy to explore with car hire. The island is a playground for adventurers and thrill-seekers offering perfect conditions for exhilarating watersports such as windsurfing. More laid-back sports such as golf and sailing are popular outdoor pursuits too. When driving in Fuerteventura, it is important to remember that people crossing the roads will often expect you to stop for them. The north of the island is where you'll find most English-speaking tourists. The main resorts found on this part of the island attract visitors that are interested in a laid-back and relaxing holiday.
Eating Out in Fuerteventura:
Fuerteventura is well established as a tourist resort, meaning dining out offers something for everyone. Whether you're looking to sample the local cuisine or craving something a little more familiar like fast food, you'll always find something to silence rumbling tummies in Fuerteventura. Seafood is superb on Fuerteventura and should definitely be sampled. If fish isn't for you, you'll find other specialities such as 'wrinkled potatoes' to be too tasty to avoid. Mojo picon sauce makes for a tangy accompaniment.
Day Trips/Events in Fuerteventura:
Fuerteventura plays host to a range of fun and exciting activities throughout the calendar year. Exciting events including July's annual Fuerteventura En Musica Festival, the Tiathalon which takes place at Puerto del Rosario and August's windsurfing/kitesurfing Championships.
Renting a car in Fuerteventura allows you to explore a range of fantastic sights that you'd probably never see if you confined to the attractions of your resort. Day trip destinations around Fuerteventura include Betancuria, the ancient capital of Fuerteventura and the charming village of Pajara, where it's possible to find a completely different atmosphere to the tourist over-run resorts.
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