Luxury Fuerteventura Holidays

Overview

Travel Gems

Town of Tefia
Tefia is a small, quiet village that is now home to the Eco Museum. Here, you can see how life in Fuerteventura was a century ago in a replica village, with old houses to explore and the chance to see demonstrations of traditional craftworks. This is a great chance to experience the history and culture of the island when you fancy a little break from the beach.

Cheeses
The island of Fuerteventura is known for its production of goats cheese, provided by the adaptable Majorera Goat. Currently protected under European Law with Protected Designation of Origin status, the cheese comes in many flavours and textures, and its versatility means it crops up in a number of traditional dishes.

Climate

Fuerteventura is blessed with year-round mild temperatures. Sheltered by Lanzarote to the north, there is minimal rainfall, and, like the rest of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura rarely sees extreme temperatures; summer usually reaches highs of 30°C and winter rarely dips below 14°C, making Fuerteventura a good holiday option for most months. The north-easterly Trade Winds are well-known for their route through the Canary Islands, though Fuerteventura is slightly more affected by them than most of its neighbours, with breezes often bringing a welcome relief from summer heat. During winter, these winds sometimes carry sand from the Sahara Desert, due to the island’s close proximity to the African coast, which is particularly prevalent in February and March. Nevertheless, Fuerteventura boasts an average of three-hundred-and-twenty hours of sunshine per year, and through the peak summer month of August, enjoys an impressive average of eleven hours of warm sunshine per day.

Flight Information

Flight Information
Easyjet direct from London Gatwick to Fuerteventura. UK regional departures also available.

Flight Time
From London Gatwick to Fuerteventura: 4 hours, 20 minutes.

Documentation

Travelling With Children or Without an Adult

Children travelling without both parents should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. Please contact the relevant Embassy for the county you are travelling to for further information.

Visa and Advance Passenger Information

All passengers must ensure they have a valid, acceptable passport, any required visa and any other documentation for both the final destination and any stop-off points en route. Please make sure that Advance Passenger Information is submitted in advance to travel for all destinations. Failure to hold correct documentation or submitting incorrect details with Advance Passenger Information or Visa applications may result in refusal of carriage or entry into a country. Please check with the relevant Embassy regarding visa requirements well in advance of your travel date. Charges may apply for some visas.

Health

Health facilities, hygiene and disease risks vary worldwide and you should take health advice about your specific needs from your general practitioner or a specialist clinic as early as possible before travel. Those planning to become pregnant should discuss their travel plans with their healthcare provider to assess their risk of infection with Zika. For information about Zika, other mosquito-borne diseases (such as Dengue fever and Chikungunya), Lyme Disease (caused by tick bites), and to receive advice on mosquito bite avoidance measures, please visit Insect and tick bite avoidance. In addition, we highly recommend that you seek specialist advice from your doctor and, where recommended, obtain vaccinations or tablets for protection against, for example: Malaria, Hepatitis A, Polio and Typhoid. In some cases, treatments for Malaria should begin well in advance of travel. Travellers may also be required to show Yellow Fever Certificates on arrival in certain destinations i.e, some African countries. Please note that you are strongly advised against scuba-diving for 24 hours before travelling by air. We would also like to draw your attention to the risk of DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and recommend that you consult with your doctor before travelling. Visit the FCDO website and select your destination country for the very latest travel advice: Foreign Travel Advice. Additional sources of information include: Public Health England, The National Travel Health And Network Centre, Foreign And Commonwealth Office and your General Practitioner or a specialised clinic.