Compare Fuerteventura holidays

For most people, a holiday in Fuerteventura is all about the beach. With more than 150 to choose from, you won't have a hard time discovering one that's just right for you and your family.

If you are searching for cheap holidays to Fuerteventura in 2020, look for deals on all-inclusive package deals in Fuerteventura's two main resort areas.

Corralejo, on the north coast, promises broad, golden swathes of sand, bath-warm waters and British accents aplenty. The town itself strikes a fine balance between old and new, with quaint seafood restaurants and authentic tapas bars co-existing alongside the shiny and newer-looking main drag. Beyond the beaches, the golden dunes of the pristine Parque Natural de Corralejo stretch inland.

The island's south-coast resorts, such as Morro Jable and Jandía, are a hit with in-the-know German holidaymakers and prime hunting ground for both luxury Fuerteventura breaks and more package deals on cheap holidays in Fuerteventura. Many of the beaches in this part draw nudist bathers keen to evenly bronze every last inch of themselves.

Thanks to the near-constant breeze that blows across the island, Fuerteventura is a dream locale for wind-driven water sports. Kitesurfers, windsurfers and plain old surfers flock to both the north-shore beaches, such as those in Corralejo, and the south-shore stretches, such as Sotavento Beach, to ride the swells as they whip in to shore.

Though most visitors on all-inclusive holidays in Fuerteventura tend to stick to the more sedate pursuits of sunbathing and swimming, there are countless opportunities to dip your toe into the island’s surf scene if you wish. Surfing schools provide good deals on lessons for wannabe surfers.

Holidays in Fuerteventura hit one of those rare sweet spots where the weather is pretty much always pleasant, so it's an ideal destination for a last-minute break.

Temperatures don't fluctuate too wildly here, with winter only just a few degrees cooler than summer.

December to February is a popular time to visit to soak up some winter sun, which means hotel prices can soar. July and August are also popular months as family holidays in Fuerteventura tick the boxes of both adults and kids. Temperatures during summer can break 30C but that lovely breeze keeps things manageable.

It's hard to escape the call of the beach on Fuerteventura. With more than 150 tracts of sand cooing your name, the real dilemma is, which beach?

Here's the pick of the sandy bunch, plus a couple of drier pursuits for those willing to swerve the sun loungers for the day.

Sotavento Beach: Wrapping around the south-east corner of the island, 27-kilometre (17-mile), Sotavento Beach is an earthly nirvana. The sea is sectioned into different areas for kiteboarding, swimming and windsurfing and has a toasty year-round water temperature of around 21C. Like most beaches on the island, it is clothing optional. At the busier stretches, most beachgoers keep their bits covered, but you may spot the odd bare bum or two in the more isolated sections. It's not easy to get to this 12-kilometre (7.5-mile) sweep of wild, empty sands, but that's part of what makes it so enticing.

Cofete Beach: Access to Cofete Beach is via an 8.5-kilometre (5.2-mile) unpaved, twisting road, which is best tackled with a 4X4. The sight of the belt of golden sand and frothy Atlantic waves, with the jagged peaks looming behind them, is well worth a few hairy moments behind the wheel. Though the beach may appear calm, swimming is not advised because of large waves and a deceptively powerful current. Stroll barefoot on the sand and soak up the views instead.

Parque Natural de Corralejo: This beauty spot is home to another postcard-perfect stretch of beach, this one measuring around 11 kilometres (6.8 miles). Saharan sand carried in by the trade winds forms epic dunes here, which shift shape as gusts of wind blast through. If you come on a blustery day, avoid getting sand in your eyes by seeking cover within a volcanic-stone shelter.

Lobos Island: This tiny islet is just a mere speck on the map. Situated a couple of kilometres off the north coast of Fuerteventura, it's barely inhabited - only a few hardy local fishermen hold the fort. While there are clear coves for swimming, don't expect endless stretches of sand. And rather than flip flops, you'll need to don sturdy footwear to navigate its fabulous hiking routes. You can get here via ferry from Corralejo.

Montana de Tindaya: After a few successive days of lounging on the sand and stuffing yourself silly with seafood, you might feel the urge to do something a little more active. In which case, you could attempt a hike around Fuerteventura's Montana de Tindaya. Situated in the north east of the island, this 400-metre (1,312-feet) peak was sacred to the island's indigenous inhabitants. Climbing the mountain is no longer allowed, but you can trek around the base and try to spot the footprint-shaped engravings left by the indigenous Majorero people.