About Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura is one of the islands that makes up the Canary Islands (Spanish: Las Islas Canarias). It is the second largest island of the Canaries to Tenerife, with population around 124,000 (2023). Fuerteventura is located south of Lanzarote; the two islands are 11 km apart.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Symbol: €
Language
Spanish
Also: Catalan, Basque, Galician
Phone Code
+34
International dialing code for Spain
Driving
Drive on the right
Standard for Spain
Region
Europe
Southern Europe
How to Get to Fuerteventura
Transportation options and arrival information
Several ferries run between28.4956-13.85561Puerto del Rosarioand Tenerife, Grand Canaria, Lanzarote.
Getting Around Fuerteventura
Local transportation and navigation tips
If you are in the possession of a driver's licence, a rental car is the best option for discovering the remote locations on the island—seeCanary Islands#By rental carfor more information.
Safety in Fuerteventura
High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.603)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
Where to Stay in Fuerteventura
Accommodation tips and recommendations
See also Sleep listings inCorralejoandPuerto del Rosario.
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