Beautiful beaches of Fuerteventura

The beauty of the array of fine sandy beaches on the second largest Canary island is that they’re enormous and almost empty. Blown in on the Saharan breeze – Fuerteventura lies just 62 miles from the African coast – there is sand and sea to suit all tastes.

Some of Europe’s finest waves can be found in the north. Corralejo, a fishing port here, is surfing HQ, with 10 miles of sandy shore along with surf schools, equipment for hire and a laid-back surfing culture vibe.

More moderate waves can be found at Playa del Pozo. El Cotillo is famous for its turquoise lagoons at low tide.

For those who just love a paradise beach, Playa de Sotavento lines the entire south coasts of the Jandia Peninsula at the southern tip of the island. Slip along the 19 miles of golden sand lapped by bright blue waters.