Welcome to Fuerteventura
There’s one reason, and one reason alone, why the Canary Islands’ second largest sibling attracts so many visitors – the beaches. Whether you like your beach life slow and sedentary or quick and crazy, Fuerteventura caters for all. With the most glorious swathes of gold in the archipelago – some would say in the whole of southern Europe – the island is a Mecca to both sun worshippers and water sports professionals alike.
Facts
| Population | 87,000 |
| Currency | Euro, €1 = 100 cent |
| Opening hours | Shop are open 9 am till 1 pm and 4 pm till 7.30 pm. Most shops are closed on Sundays. |
| Newspapers | Fuertextra |
| Emergency numbers | General emergency: 112 Police: 091 Fire service: 080 |
| Tourist information | Patronato de Turismo de Fuerteventura Almirante Lallermand, 1 35600 Puerto del Rosario Fuerteventura Islas Canarias +34 928 53 08 44 Open Mon-Fri, 8 am to 3 pm Sat, 9 am to 3 pm |
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