Welcome to the news of Fuerteventura! On this page we will try to tell all the news that we will find gradually trying to update as much as possible on everything that happens beautiful (not necessarily).
Carnivals ’25: previews of the Islands’ capitals
Carnival ’25 is already taking shape in the two capitals of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
We are already in the middle of summer, but there are already those who are thinking about next winter and the 2025 carnival events.
Fuerteventura will have 11 Blue Flag beaches in 2024
The Health Council of the Government of Canarias informs about the obtaining of eleven Bandera Blue in the 2024.
In the Canary Islands, the Bandera Azul initiative is managed in collaboration with the Health Council through the General Directorate of Public Health of the Canary Islands Health Service.
Fuerteventura and the Ministry of the Environment will protect the Canarian Houbara
The protection and preservation of the Canarian Houbara is a crucial task that requires immediate attention and concerted efforts from various stakeholders. The unique subspecies, Chlamydotis undulata fuertaventurae, is specific to the eastern Canary Islands of Fuerteventura…
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March 23-24: postponed the last weekend of Carnival in Fuerteventura
The great carnival season in Fuerteventura should have ended on the weekend of March 23rd and 24th with two carnival events not to be missed, in two equally unique villages that are always worth a visit.
However, the bad weather that hit the Canary Islands, and Fuerteventura in particular, forced the organizers to postpone the one-day carnival of Tetir on 23 March and cancel that of Betancuria on 24 March
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Two hammerhead sharks spotted in the Playa Blanca area of Puerto del Rosario
he sighting of two hammerhead sharks in the Playa Blanca area of Puerto del Rosario on Sunday March 17th certainly caused a stir among locals and visitors alike. The reported presence of these sharks around 11:00 in the Parador area, about 200 meters from the shore, prompted the authorities to take precautionary measures, initially giving the beach a red flag and then subsequently a yellow flag, allowing for swimming with caution. As a further safety measure, the decision to apply control pads to the display area was taken.
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Ministry of Ecological Transition orders the demolition of the Hotel Oliva Beach in Corralejo
The decision to revoke the concession for the RIU Oliva Beach hotel and the connected apartments in the Dunes of Corralejo, Fuerteventura, signifies a significant step by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition. Geafond Numero Lanzarote SA, the company responsible for the license, has received clear instructions to proceed with the demolition of the hotel, as it has failed to meet the stipulated concession conditions.
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Warning for coastal phenomena on the Canary Islands
On February 23, the Government of the Canary Islands has announced a state of alert for coastal phenomena across the archipelago from 20:00, as well as a pre-alert for winds from 15:00. This decision is informed by data from the National Meteorological Agency (AEMET) and other reputable sources, aligning with the Canary Islands’ specific contingency plan for the risks posed by adverse weather phenomena.
llegal rave in Calderón Hondo: those responsible identified
The local police in the municipality of La Oliva have identified the main people responsible for organizing a rave in Calderón Hondo, one of Fuerteventura’s protected areas, last weekend.
The events took place this weekend when the organizers held a DJ session at the top of the volcano, attended by around a hundred people.
The party would have taken place on the summit of Calderón Hondo, a natural area of high landscape value that is part of the Fuerteventura hiking trail network (GR-131) and is located very close to two ZEC and SPA areas (Special Protection Area; Area of Special Protection for Birds).
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Puerto del Rosario Christmas market 2023/’24
Since last Sunday, December 25, the La Rodonal de Los Pozos neighborhood in Puerto del Rosario has been transformed into an enchanting Christmas market, offering locals and tourists a wide range of shopping and entertainment options.
Ten stores have been set up along Los Pozos beach, providing the perfect opportunity for Christmas shopping. To add to the Christmas atmosphere, there are candy stands, exciting attractions, a mini train that runs through the pedestrian area, a souvenir photo area, live music and even a Christmas movie theater.
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Mid-November week with heat in Fuerteventura
It will be hot on Fuerteventura in mid-November.
According to the weather forecast, it will be very hot next week (from November 13 to 19, to understand it better), with maximum temperatures of 34° C!
The Calima will also arrive on the island.
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Dolphins spotted in the waters of Fuerteventura
A group of people who participated in the whale observation activity, organized by the Biosphere Reserve and led by the Society for the Study of Cetaceans of the Canary Archipelago (SECAC), had the fortune and joy of observing several specimens of dolphins right in the ocean waters between Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
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33rd Fuerteventura Book Fair
In recent days, the poster of the “33rd Fuerteventura Book Fair” was presented, which will take place from 18 to 22 October at the “Palacio de formación y congresos” in Puerto del Rosario.
This year’s edition is dedicated to libraries, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Canary Islands Library, a resource created in 1983 by the Cabildo of Ferteventura which led to the birth of the Insular Library Centre.
The Municipality of Puerto del Rosario will carry out sand screening in Playa de Los Pozos and Playa Blanca
The Municipality of Puerto del Rosario, through the Beaches Department, will proceed to carry out sand screening and cleaning works on the beaches of Los Pozos and Playa Blanca on 22 and 23 September starting from 7.00 pm, when the beaches will remain closed until the morning.
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September 16, 2023: Maxorata cheese, the best ripened goat cheese in Spain 2023
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food awarded first prize in the “mature goat cheeses” category, within the “The best cheeses of Foods of Spain” category.
The Maxorata matured cheese with Paprika with Protected Designation of Origin “Queso Majorero”, was the only product from the Canary Islands to be recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food with the Food of Spain 2023 Award, including the categories Best Spiritual Drink, Best Cheese and the best wines. In this way Maxorata becomes the best cheese in Spain in the “matured goat’s cheese” category.
These awards, the resolution of which is published in the Official State Gazette, aim to promote, publicize indigenous Spanish cheeses and highlight the national product, as well as recognizing efforts in marketing, innovation, rural development and environmental protection and in quality food production.
Corralejo accident on August 31st: 5 more seriously injured
It still seems unknown the reason that led the English tourist, last August 31, to run over 8 people along the main street of Corralejo, Nuestra Señora del Carmen.
From the first data the driver would not have had an illness and in the meantime he would have started driving under the influence of alcohol…
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Best of the best: Tripadvisor travellers’ choices 2023
Playa de Sotavento was ranked 9th in the ranking of the 25 most beautiful beaches in Europe according to Tripadvisor users who, every year, elect the best beaches or other tourist attractions around the world.
Sotavento beach, located on the Jandia Peninsula, thus confirms that it is one of the most popular beaches in the world, not only for tourists who visit Fuerteventura, but for all travellers.
Not only.
Sotavento has always been a paradise for kite surfers and windsurfers and, let’s not forget that between the end of July and the beginning of August, it will welcome a stage of the World Tour of the two specialties.
10th March 2023
Fuerteventura allocates two million euros in aid to sport
The Cabildo de Fuerteventura, from the Sports Area, opens this Friday 10 March, a call for sports subsidies for this year 2023 aimed at promoting physical-sporting activities on the island and encouraging healthy lifestyle habits.
The president of the Insular Institution, Sergio Lloret, underlined “the importance of practicing sport for personal, physical/mental health, as well as support for those who disseminate and promote the island as an ideal destination for practicing sport.
The Cabildo de Fuerteventura will allocate more than two million euros this year for this new delivery of subsidies, which can be addressed by local authorities, individual athletes, sports entities, individual athletes, sports federations and sports events.
Interested parties can submit applications and the related documentation through the telematic registry office of the Headquarters, or in person at any registry office if natural persons.
The deadline to be counted from the day following the publication of the announcement of the same today, Friday 10 March, in the Official Gazette of the Province of Las Palmas, i.e. from 13 to 24 March inclusive.
All the information on the announcement can be consulted both on the bulletin board and on the Cabildo website.
January 16, 2023: 5-meter waves in Fuerteventura
The news of these days concerns the sea, or rather the waves. It is one of those long-awaited news by surfers who go to Fuerteventura in search of the perfect wave.
A little less for those looking for a lot of heat and good weather. For next Thursday 19 January, in fact, waves higher than 5 meters are expected and, with them, also a drop in temperatures.
Along with the waves and the drop in temperatures, there will also be strong winds from the northeast. Water sports enthusiasts be warned.
Fuerteventura is a pet friendly destination
Fuerteventura proves to be a really pet friendly destination. In fact, since last April, traveling with your dog will be even more comfortable. A toilet dedicated to dogs was built at Fuerteventura airport. It is located in the Uncos area, exactly between Gate n ° 7 and Gate n ° 8. A nice news for the many people who love to travel with their best friend. An excellent thing for everyone, given that four -legged friends will have a public toilet for them and will not have to get by where it happens inside the end (or outside), waiting to take a flight.
