Sunny Fuerteventura is the oldest Canary Island, and formed about seventy millions years ago as a result of volcanic activity. Only 60 miles from the coast of Morocco, the island has received the Sahara sand for many tens of thousands of years. Today there are 125 miles of some of the world's best beaches here, making Fuerteventura an ideal destination for beach and water sports holidays. There are plenty of things to do and places to visit away from the beachfront, too. Historic sites, museums, volcanic landscapes, traditional restaurants and shopping centres such as Las Rotondas also keep tourists happily occupied.

The capital of Fuerteventura is the small picturesque town of Puerto Rosario. You will find characteristic Canarian architecture and good beaches in this town. The neighboring islands of Gran Canaria and Lanzarote, the Land of the Volcanoes, are a ferry ride away from here. A trip to Betancuria, the original capital of Fuerteventura, provides a brilliant opportunity for you and your kids to see the remains of a prehistoric civilization (at the Archeological Museum). There is a cathedral built in 1410 with beautiful Moorish features and painted choir stalls made from Canarian pine wood. The Museum of Sacred Art is also quite remarkable.

The Mirador de Morro Velosa viewpoint gives awe-inspiring views across the island's landscape that you wouldn't want to close your eyes to. Then there are protected natural parks almost everywhere on the island. The Corraleio Nature Reserve is where you find a large area of sand dunes, a lavascape, plus the volcanic cone of Montana Roja! You'd be wise to explore the volcanic hills and plains on an organized jeep safari. To visit the island of Los Lobos where 130 different species of plants and animals flourish, you can take a 15-minute boat ride from Corralejo. There's no place in the world like Fuerteventura, really. All tourists here ought to venture out to see as much as possible in the time they've got!

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