Fuerteventura (Canary Islands) - Wink Travel Guide

Fuerteventura is one of the islands that makes up the Canary Islands.

Fuerteventura is a volcanic island, in some places untouched but in others heavily developed for tourism.

"Fuerteventura" roughly translates to "strong winds" or Fuerte (Strong) Ventura (Venture), and the island is known for its wind surfing and kite surfing.

Important centers of tourism are Jandia and Costa Calma on the south, and Corralejo on the north.

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