Sand dunes and trade winds
Holidays in Fuerteventura bring you wonderful beaches, sunshine, and warm weather all year round. Located off the north west coast of Africa, this island belongs to Spain, offering a wonderful combination of European and African cultures, cuisines, and architecture.
Fuerteventura is home to some of Spain’s best beaches, with over 150 to choose from around the island. Choose from family friendly, lively resorts, home to light golden sands, watersports, and plenty of amenities in Caleta de Fuste. Corralejo brings you the best of both worlds, with a lively promenade just off the beach, a large town full of shops, bars, restaurants, and swathes of sand stretching from the ocean to the dunes behind. Whether you’re travelling in a couple, with the family in tow, or with adventurers, you’ll find a beach for your holiday type in Fuerteventura.
If you’re looking for luxury holidays in Fuerteventura you’ll find plenty to keep you satisfied. The island is home to some fantastic restaurants, where foodies can choose from a huge selection of menus, offering everything from traditional Spanish tapas to sushi and Moroccan favourites. Those wanting to explore the area’s history can head to little fishing villages where there are narrow streets winding through upmarket shops, cafés, and bars, or visit the old town of Corralejo. The Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach Golf and Spa Resort offers wine tasting in the evenings and features an impressive Thalasso spa. The Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real offers family suites, large rooms, nine bars and restaurants, and many other luxuries that will enhance your family luxury holiday.
Book your trip with Sovereign today and we’ll help you find the ideal luxury holiday in Fuerteventura. Speak to one of our Personal Travel Planners who will take the time to understand your needs before recommending one of our tried and tested properties. A member of our team has stayed in each of the hotels to ensure it matches up to our exacting standards.
Every one of our hotels is handpicked and personally visited by our team
Fuerteventura enjoys warm temperatures and sunshine throughout most of the year. There are over 150 beaches to explore, with plenty to do whether you want to relax on soft golden sands or you prefer to join in with the games, activities and water sports on offer.
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Flight time from the UK to Fuerteventura is around 4 hours 15 minutes.
If you're planning a trip to Fuerteventura (FUE) from the UK, the following airports have direct flights:
Belfast International (BFS), Birmingham (BHX), Bristol (BRS), East Midlands (EMA), Edinburgh (EDI), Glasgow (GLA), Leeds Bradford (LBA), Liverpool (LPL), London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN), London Stansted (STN), Manchester (MAN) and Newcastle.
Like the rest of the Canaries, Fuerteventura is warm and sunny all year round. The temperature rarely drops below the mid-teens even in the winter months, and things only get hotter in July and August, when they often push past 30°C. You’ll find the island’s trade winds take the edge off the heat, though.
Currently visas are not required for UK citizens travelling to Spain.
Restaurant bills in Fuerteventura include a service charge by law in Spain, so whether you choose to tip further is up to you. If you enjoyed the meal and service, it is customary to leave 5-10%. Hotel porters and maids will appreciate a small tip, and while taxi drivers don’t require a tip, it’s common to round up the fare.
The official language of Spain is Spanish. English is widely spoken too, so getting by is easy.