Fuerteventura
From CruisersWiki
| Fuerteventura There are Port(s) of Entry here
| |
   
| |
 Fuerteventura coastline |
Fuerteventura (pronounced [fweɾteβenˈtuɾa]; literally meaning "strong fortune", is one of the Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean and is part of the North Africa region, politically part of Spain. At 1,660 square kilometres (641 square miles), it is the second largest of the Canary Islands, after Tenerife. It was declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in May 2009. Its capital is Puerto Rosario.
Charts
See Canary Islands.
Weather
See Canary Islands.
Passages
Islands
See Canary Islands.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Entrance
See Corralejo and Puerto Rosario.
Berthing
– island || 
– port of entry || 
– harbour || 
– marina || 
– anchorage || 
– needs data ||Ports
- Puerto Castillo (Caleta de Fustes) | – harbour |
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
- Isla de Lobos | – island |
Amenities
See individual Ports.
Provisioning
See individual Ports.
Eating out
See individual Ports.
Transportation
- Flights from Spain, Europe, as well as from the other islands land daily, via the 3 Fuerteventura airport (FUE IATA)
- Several ferries run between 1 Puerto Rosario and Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote. From 2 Corralejo port, the ferry takes about 20 minutes to Lanzarote
- Rented car
- Taxi
- Renting a mountain bike is a great way to see the island. There are many bike paths that run parallel to the main roads and many well-marked trails
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Fuerteventura at the Wikipedia
- Fuerteventura at the Wikivoyage
- Canary Islands
References
See Canary Islands.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Fuerteventura and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) August, 2018 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
| This is a usable page of the cruising guide. However, please contribute if you can to help it grow further. Click on Comments to add your personal notes on this page or to discuss its contents. Alternatively, if you feel confident to edit the page, click on the edit tab at the top and enter your changes directly. |
 Contributors to this page |
|---|
|
Names: Lighthouse |
