In 1339 the Mallorcan navigator Angelino Dulcert, in the Planisferio de Angelino Dulcert, referred to the island as “Forte Ventura”. Another theory is that the island’s name derives from “Fortunatae Insulae” (Fortunate Islands), the name by which the Romans knew the Canary Islands.[ The indigenous name of the island, before its conquest...
From January 26 to 29, the Tran Tran square in Gran Tarajal becomes the exhibitor of the local products through the 24 participating stands. The municipality of Tuineje, specifically Gran Tarajal, becomes the town chosen to hold, for the first time on the island of Fuerteventura, the Agrocanarias Fair, which...
If you are in Corralejo, these are the eleven hand-picked places we have selected that you cannot miss while you are visiting the island. And since the autumn/winter season is about to begin, you even have the option of ordering these delicacies at the comfort of your home, hotel, apartment...
Deseos is Fuerteventura’s first super app : where they take care of all your daily needs by getting things to your doorstep, beach spot or wherever you are on the island. While also offering experiences where you can get out and explore the beauty of Fuerteventura with other like-minded people....
The City Council of Antigua, from the Department of Sports, participates in the organization of the Tribute to the Canarian Wrestling, scheduled for this Sunday, August 28, from 11:00 a.m., in the Municipal Terrero. This initiative of the fans of the municipality wants to recognize fighters such as José Luis...
A new Retreat idea comes to the island at Easter, with a host of activities including Brazilian Jiu_Jitsu, Yoga, Surfing, Natural Gymnastics, Calisthenics, and much more.
Fuerteventura is one of the most popular travel destinations for surf lovers. Surfing is a sport that is gaining more and more followers, and it is not precisely for its ease but its positive influence on our state of health.
With Fuerteventura´s geological landscapes and powerfully stark contrasts in nature, Fuerteventura has given birth to various artists inspiring numerous literary and creative works in the past century. We bring you one such creative project of Javier Bello as we experience the island´s nature through his eyes.
The Gran Ruta 131 is part of an international trial. In Fuerteventura, it is divided into nine stages and crosses the island from north to south.
The 1st Eco experiences Festival aims to get to know in-depth the reality of Fuerteventura as a tourist island. It promotes its interior, recognizes its riches, and encourages entrepreneurs with the right tools for their new sustainable projects. There will be a series of presentations and activities, which will lead many companies and people to become aware of the new concept of business life.
The International Kite Festival in Fuerteventura has been gathering crowds of people of all ages every year since 1987. They collected many participants who wished to fly their kites in the Natural Park of the Corralejo Dunes. A real spectacle of 3 days, full of workshops, parades and, ecological awareness,...
A look into the strategy of the legendary manager- Zinedine Zidane, who claims 11 titles this season with Real Madrid´s La Liga victory summing to 3 Champions League, 2 World Cups, 2 European Super Cups, 2 La Ligas, and 2 Spanish Super Cups.
Meet Lucas & Francesca, an Italian couple running a boutique yoga retreat in Lajares, who first came to Fuerteventura six years back and immediately fell in love with the island.
Annette Arndt of Yoga Friends Retreats explains us the meaning of yoga and the transformational energy of Fuerteventura in an exclusive interview on World Yoga Day.
10 year old Thomas de Leonardo started surf as therapy when he was really small, and in the past few years he has not only overcome his feet malformation but gone on to become a pro-level surfer at such a young age, now competing for various championships world over.