Here, the population ekes out an existence producing world renowned cheese and ruby red tomatoes. Isla de Lobos Located 2 km from Fuerteventura, this island is a nature reserve. Isla de Lobos means Wolves Island, named for the many sea wolves considered "the original conquerors" of the island. Nowadays, Isla de Lobos is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for nature lovers.
Read more. With its long coast 2. SS American Star Shipwreck There is something unnerving yet fascinating about standing close to the wreck of a beached ocean liner. Although much of the SS American Star has been claimed by the sea since its demise in , the bow still soars defiantly from the shallow waters.
Lajares Lajares is a small village located just ten minutes drive from Corralejo and it is the most attractive destination for tourists who love local shopping. Artisania Lajares is indeed a must for all women in search for high quality handicrafts like lace or embroidery. La Oliva In the sleepy ex-capital of La Oliva you will find ornate Canarian carpentry and fine mansions, such as the Casa de los Coroneles where the soldiers of the island used to live. Take the chance to visit the pretty little church, Parroquiade Nuestra Seiiora de Candelaria, whose square bell town is visible from miles away.
The second-largest island in the archipelago after Tenerife , Fuerteventura has year-round sunshine a blistering hours a year , and the biggest and best beaches in the Canaries. Jump to: Table of contents. These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Fuerteventura. This is the main beach in far-flung Cofete, near the southern tip of the island and the main draw on the island for many.
It's huge, quite beautiful and entirely undeveloped, with fine honey-coloured sand and a rumbling backdrop of relentless Atlantic rollers and the turquoise ocean. Think twice about swimming here: the waves and currents are more formidable than the generally calmer waters on the other side of the island.
If you know what you're doing and have your own gear, it's a good spot for surfers. This impressive structure, with its castle-like turret, was built by German engineer Gustav Winter in the s. Rumours linking Winter to the Nazi party have never been confirmed, but conspiracy theories regarding Villa Winter abound. You can drive your car up to the mansion and then walk the last m or so. A caretaker lives here and for a small tip he may show you around the house, though when we last visited there was just a donation box left out at the entrance.
This 18th-century building has been beautifully restored, retaining its traditional central patio and wooden galleries, while other buildings on the estate have collapsed around it. The ground floor houses an exhibition on women and agriculture, while upstairs you'll find exhibits on the history of the building itself and the island. In the distance, the volcano-shaped mountain is a sublime spectacle. Detailed hi-res maps of Fuerteventura for download or print.
Fuerteventura - guide chapters 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8. City tours, excursions and tickets in Fuerteventura and surroundings. Moving around in Spain - transportation Spain is a modern country with highly developed infrastructure. Here you can find practically all the possible means of transportation that tourists can use to travel within the country. The airplane is one of the fastest ways to travel.
Every major city of Spain has an airport in it, but they are located on the outskirts. The airports have domestic flights, which allow you to reach the necessary cities in a short time. This is especially true for traveling to the islands. In addition, the price of a ticket for domestic flights is often cheaper than the cost of other alternative modes of transportation. There is also a railway network in Spain. You can find railway stations in every major city. However, the cost of tickets for this mode of transportation is quite expensive.
It is thus recommended to plan routes in advance and purchase travel cards, as this will be economical. You can also save cost if you purchase a return ticket. The train wagons are very comfortable and convenient.
Usually, all of them are provided with air conditioning and toilets. However, some not very popular routes are run by old European diesel trains. The cost of tickets for such trains is cheaper, but they are less comfortable. Economy roadmap of Spain The labor market in Spain is one of the toughest in Europe. After labor reform was carried out in , the dismissal procedure became simpler.
The amount of severance pay was reduced by one-third, and the average wage was no longer defined.
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