Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands and enjoys a fantastic climate, with over 3,000 hours of sun a year and temperatures rarely dropping below 18c its the perfect all year round destination.
The current weather in Fuerteventura is:
Puerto del Rosario, ESP
Updated 07 September 2010 03:00
Not Available | 75°F | High: 85°F
Low: 71°F
Wind: 25 mph
Humidity: 68%
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Wednesday
85° / 71° |
Thursday
85° / 70° |
Friday
84° / 71° | 
Saturday
84° / 69° |
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Added to this flying time from the UK is only four hours. There is now a good range of flights available from Monarch, Easyjet, Ryanair, Thomsons and Thomas Cook.
The island has had a reputation for being quiter than its neighbours but there really is something for everyone whatever your tastes whether it's watersports, fishing, people watching, relaxing on the beach or visiting Oasis Park.
Camels at Oasis Park
A 30 minute drive from the airport, Corralejo is the largest resort on the island, once a sleepy fishing village it is now a vibrant lively resort but without the clubs and discos of the other Canary Islands. It offers something for all ages and tastes.
Corralejo Old Town and Harbour
During the daytime why not walk down to the harbour where you can take a boat trip to the small island of Los Lobos or take the ferry over to Playa Blanca in Lanzarote? If you prefer to stay on dry land there are some great bars and restaurants to sit and watch the world go by.
The view from Pescaditos
The resort is surrounded by beautiful golden beaches made from sand blown in from the Sahara. Watersports are very popular and you will be able to surf, snorkel, dive, windsurf and kite surf from many of the beaches and there are plenty of schools around should you need a lesson.
The surf is so good each July sees the World Surfing Championships take place in Sotavento. If you visit in November be sure to take in the Kite Fiesta which takes place on the sand dunes not far from Corralejo.
Corralejo Harbour Looking Out Towards Lanzarote
The BAKU park is home to the islands only water park (seasonal opening), a bowling alley, Terror Tower, Mini Golf and there is a market on a Monday and Friday where you can buy African Crafts, clothes and jewellery (look out for the English Silver Stall where you can buy some very nice jewellery at very good prices)
There is also a Sunday morning market on a Sunday Morning at the El Campanario Shopping Centre where you can buy local handicrafts.
BAKU Waterpark
The Mini Train leaves from opposite Chablis on the main road and gives you a 30 minute tour of the resort for approx €5 its a good way to find your way around town and get some really good photos of Corralejo.
El Mini Tren
If you want to venture out of Corralejo there are numerous car hire companies throughout the resort. The bus service is good and very cheap, the bus to Puerto Del Rosario runs every half hour from a stop 3 minutes from the complex and costs approx €3 each way. I can recommend a visit to Las Rotundas where you will find plenty of shops including C&A (with a conveniently located cafe bar outside for the men!)
The information folder in the apartment gives you details of places to visit throughout the island.
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