© 2025 EmCan Media - Hosted By canaryfone A 61-year-old woman tragically lost her life yesterday afternoon (Thursday) at Playa Esmeralda in Costa Calma despite the efforts of beachgoers who assisted her out of the water The Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) has reported that they received a call at approximately 2:30pm reporting that a swimmer was in distress at the aforementioned beach Concerned members of the public on the beach had already managed to bring her ashore by the time emergency services were contacted medical personnel from the Costa Calma Clinic attempted advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation They couldn’t save the woman’s life and she was pronounced dead by the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) team who had also responded to the incident The Guardia Civil secured the scene and took custody of the body until judicial authorities arrived to initiate formal proceedings so it could be removed for official identification and autopsy to confirm the cause of death A man tragically drowned this afternoon (Tuesday) at Costa Calma beach in Pájara as reported by the Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) CECOES received an alert at 12:50pm informing them that a swimmer was in distress at Costa Calma beach and was unresponsive They immediately dispatched the necessary emergency resources including a GES rescue helicopter to the location given the crew located the man in the water and airlifted him to the helicopter before landing in a safe area nearby where paramedics were waiting to assess him they confirmed that the man was in cardiorespiratory arrest and despite performing resuscitation manoeuvres they were unable to revive him and ultimately pronounced him deceased Local Police officers and firefighters also attended the scene the Guardia Civil took charge of the necessary procedures before his body was taken for official identification and autopsy A man tragically passed away on Friday (8th November) after being pulled from the water in a state of cardiac arrest at Costa Calma beach located in the municipality of Pájara The Canary Islands Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) received a 1-1-2 alert at around 1:00pm reporting that a lifeguard had rescued a swimmer in cardiac arrest and was trying to resuscitate him on the beach CECOES immediately dispatched the necessary emergency resources and paramedics took over and continued with advanced resuscitation procedures they couldn’t revive him and the man’s death was confirmed on the scene The Guardia Civil initiated the necessary proceedings related to the incident and guarded the body until a coroner came to authorize its removal for official identification and autopsy All Rights ReservedIn the recent intergalactic glut of Star Wars sequels and spin-offs the dramatic highs haven’t just been special effects or performances by gun-slinging new actors Epic landscapes take centre stage in The Force Awakens establishing the new ambitions of Lucasfilm in the heady current climate of big box-office returns Take Luke Skywalker’s reappearance on the crags of Ireland’s Skellig Michael or the black sands of Iceland’s Reynisfjara in Rogue One’s battle of Eadu both places that have since experienced booms in visitor numbers Now it’s the turn of Solo: A Star Wars Story to take us to cinematic far-flung places – although all of them are much easier to reach than Alderaan or Tatooine which stands in for the desolate desert planet of SavereenThe film is a prequel about the young Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich) and weaves in his first encounters with co-pilot Chewbacca the Millennium Falcon and the nascent rebellion Along the way Ron Howard's film introduces us to some legendary Star Wars destinations previously talked about but never seen on screen including Corellia and Kessel (of making 'the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs' fame) otherwise known as Jandía Natural Park on the Canary Islands’ Fuerteventura Formed from a volcanic eruption off the Moroccan coast 20 million years ago the island’s status as a travel destination has risen sharply over recent decades – like its stark dramatic landscapes – with the surrounding seas diverting the hot Sahara winds making its climate pitch-perfect for wind- and kite-surfers Film-makers have been drawn here too (Ridley Scott’s Exodus and parts of Sasha Baron Cohen’s The Dictator were filmed here) The Solo scenes were shot just five kilometres from the busy tourist hub of Costa Calma where plenty of lively cocktail bars entertain the troops any passing droids would be very welcome here aka the planet Vandor in 'Solo'The Italian Dolomites stand in for the snowy planet of Vandor a new planet in the Star Wars universe where Han and his wily Wookiee get involved in a daring train heist with Woody Harrelson and Thandie Newton's characters James Bond aficionados may recognise these snowy peaks from another memorable cinematic moment: the ski chase featuring Roger Moore’s 007 in 1981’s For Your Eyes Only as are the World War I trenches in the former Tre Sassi Fort above Cortina d’Ampezzo Travellers can stay close to the action in refugios (traditional mountain shelters) in the warmer summer months or stay in the nearby ski town of Misurina The dining around the Dolomites is legendary too: in one small valley there are no less than six Michelin-starred restaurants used for the shipbuilding HQ on the planet CorelliaThose into futuristic architecture may be surprised to learn that Corellia’s decaying shipbuilding HQ where Han grew up as an Artful Dodger-style street rat and located somewhere much more prosaic than outer space Also a star of Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation the Fawley Power Station near Southampton was built in all its brutalist glory by architects Farmer and Dark in the late 1960s and is notable for its flying-saucer control room and a chimney as tall as London’s BT Tower Plans to convert it into the largest viewing platform in the south of England after the Shard are currently on hold but a trip to see its monumental bleakness is still worth it – although countering the eeriness afterwards with a night in Lime Wood in nearby Lyndhurst is recommended Not that Han Solo would approve of such comforts but even heroes have to admit that this force – with apologies to Obi-wan – must be with us Where is The Durrells filmed? Where is Call Me By Your Name filmed Where is Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again filmed All Rights ReservedHan Solo (Alden Ehrenreich) and Qi'ra (Emilia Clarke) enjoy a break in the action All Rights ReservedChewbacca contemplates the icy wastes of Vandor A 30-year-old man was left in a serious condition on Saturday evening following a knife attack near a petrol station at the roundabout leading to the port in Costa Calma The assault took place at approximately 8:55pm which led to a 112 call informing them that a man had been attacked with a bladed weapon and needed urgent medical assistance CECOES immediately dispatched the relevant emergency services to the location given where SUC medical personnel treated the victim he was transported to the General Hospital of Fuerteventura by ambulance The Guardia Civil are leading the investigation and have intensified the search for the suspect involved in the attack as no arrests had been made as of Sunday A police spokesperson said they believe the attack was linked to an attempted robbery Further details on the suspect or potential leads have not yet been disclosed Three people lost their lives in separate drowning incidents at sea yesterday (Saturday) in the Canary Islands according to the Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) The tragic events occurred in Gran Canaria marking another grim day for water safety in the region Two of the incidents happened within a span of just ten minutes emergency services were alerted to a person in cardiac arrest pulled from the water at Playa del Cura in Mogán A nurse coordinator from the Canary Islands Emergency Medical Service (SUC) guided bystanders in performing resuscitation attempts until a beach lifeguard continued the efforts using an automated external defibrillator (AED) Ambulances and a medical helicopter arrived on the scene where SUC personnel continued both basic and advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) the individual was pronounced dead at the scene a man was rescued from the sea at Costa Calma He was also in cardiac arrest upon being pulled from the water Lifeguards initiated resuscitation manoeuvres before emergency teams arrived Advanced CPR was performed by medical personnel Just ten minutes after the Costa Calma incident CECOES received another 112 call reporting a rescue in the sea a kitesurfer was retrieved from the water at Playa del Cabezo in El Médano was attended to by SUC personnel and a doctor from San Isidro Health Centre and the Guardia Civil coordinated the response with the victim's body remaining under official custody for further procedures including an autopsy These incidents highlight the persistent danger of aquatic activities and the critical need for vigilance and preparedness in Canarian waters Authorities continue to urge residents and visitors to exercise caution and adhere to safety guidelines particularly in areas known for strong currents or unpredictable conditions Emergency responders are emphasizing the importance of early intervention and calling 112 at the first sign of trouble to improve survival outcomes in such emergencies The Pájara Council has approved works totalling over 26 million euros for projects led by Meliá Hotel and R2 in Costa Calma on the southeast coast of Fuerteventura they will invest 20 million euros in the renovation of Hotel Los Gorriones and 6 million euros to construct a Beach Club and a new sports and leisure area in Costa Calma the Councillor for Works and Urban Planning highlighted that this decision reflects the "great work" being done by the technical department to advance key projects for the municipality adding "This improvement will create over 150 direct jobs and triple the accommodation for staff.” Mayor Alejandro Jorge said that this investment will not only boost Pájara's competitiveness as a tourist destination but will also generate employment and enhance the well-being of the community A distressing incident happened on Wednesday afternoon on a beach in Costa Calma in the south of Fuerteventura All signs point to both people being caught in a challenging situation in the sea that ended one of their lives Both swimmers were rescued by lifeguards from the sea at around 3:45pm and immediately alerted the emergency services and started administering CPR until they got there Medical personnel took over and performed advanced resuscitation manoeuvres on the first person but Their details have not been made public at this time was subsequently evacuated to the General Hospital of Fuerteventura for urgent treatment and is expected to make a full recovery The incident highlights the need to take caution when going into the sea when there are dangerous conditions A man died yesterday (Thursday) on the beach of Costa Calma after being rescued from the water after drowning in a state of cardiorespiratory arrest According to a report from the Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) the currently unidentified man was pulled from the water by lifeguards on the beach after getting into trouble whilst out swimming CECOES received an alert at 11:00am and dispatched the necessary emergency resources to the beach the lifeguards were administering CPR to the man who was showing signs of drowning and cardiorespiratory arrest they were unable to revive him and could only confirm his death His body has now been taken for official identification and autopsy to determine the cause of death The Canary Islands have recorded five drowning-related fatalities in just ten days highlighting the danger of the seas on the coast of the region Recent incidents documented by CECOES include three deaths in Tenerife The grim tally adds to a year already marked by 56 drowning deaths between January and October as reported by the Association for the Prevention of Aquatic Accidents in the Canary Islands (1500 Km de Costa) The most recent tragedy occurred yesterday when a 72-year-old man was rescued in distress from the waters of Las Meloneras beach in San Bartolomé de Tirajana Tenerife's Taganana region experienced a somber stretch with two drownings reported at Almáciga Beach a 26-year-old man was pulled from the water lifeless a woman in her 60s succumbed after being rescued in cardiac arrest Another fatality was reported on November 8th in Costa Calma where a man was found in cardiac arrest after being rescued from the water an 81-year-old man was discovered drowned in a hotel pool in Arona a body was found floating off the coast of Puerto del Carmen in Lanzarote Beaches remain the most frequent sites for these tragedies while Tenerife continues to lead in fatalities with 19 cases as of October The data also highlights that 63% of the victims this year were foreigners These statistics underline the need for heightened safety measures and public awareness campaigns to prevent further incidents The Canarian government and local authorities are urged to reinforce water safety education and bolster lifeguard resources to address this persistent issue The TimesEven among the coastally blessed Canary Islands Fuerteventura’s beaches are renowned for their length beauty and the quality of both the sand — which comes in a range of tones from white to black — and the water they’re pretty perfect — just pop a hotel on top Fuerteventura’s all-inclusive hotels are mostly found along the calmer east coast of the island and with the need to be able to walk to a resort centre reduced you can find options that have long stretches of sand almost to themselves there are also all-inclusives close to the centre of the resorts — up-tempo Corralejo small-scale Costa Calma and the Jandia strip which stretches along the southernmost extent of the island There’s a healthy crop of both family-friendly and adult-only hotels and while you’ll find both luxury and budget choices the island majors on the middle ground — good quality yet affordable medium-sized hotels While some properties are selectively all-inclusive many offer the board basis as an option alongside others so it’s worth checking whether you’ll need to wear a wristband if that’s a dealbreaker for you Our travel journalism is written and edited by independent experts to inform inspire and advise our readers about the best choices for your holidays We also feature properties and itineraries from a specially selected list of trusted operators These buttons and adverts are clearly signposted and provide direct links through to external sites The suites at Barcelo Fuerteventura Royal Level1 Caleta de Fuste Best for a hotel within a hotelWant the breadth of facilities that a large hotel can offer but with the intimacy of a smaller property Within the sprawling Barcelo Fuerteventura Beach Resort which sits on a protected sandy beach alongside a marina you’ll find this Royal Level hotel; just 48 suites with an exclusive restaurant and pool Head outside this haven and find encyclopaedic amenities — a kids’ club and splash park; mini golf tennis and football; nightly shows in the on-site theatre; plus a clutch of extra dining options including Italian and Japanese 129-suite Royal Level adult-only property within the same resort • Discover our full guide to the Canary Islands JandiaBest for keeping the kids busyParents looking for some down time while the kids are entertained will find it in spades at this large 487-room hotel set on a clifftop above a golden sand beach Alongside the fun-packed complimentary kids’ club there are yet more themed activities for an extra charge princess-for-a-day dress-up and a pirate sleepover Alongside the two main pools there’s another for kids For teens there’s a video games room and plenty of free sports A sea view room at Secrets Bahia Real Resort & Spa3 CorralejoBest for sophisticated diningRight on the beach and close to the Corralejo Natural Park 242-suite adult-only hotel with Moorish and Andalusian stylings has the widest culinary variety of any all-inclusive in Fuerteventura all but one included in the package — from the casual poolside Mediterranean to an Italian trattoria a pan-Asian teppanyaki grill and a spot showcasing Canarian cuisine so you can chill out on a Bali bed with a cocktail one day and dance the night away in a music lounge the next CorralejoBest for value staysWith more than 800 rooms this rather dated-looking hotel is a whopper but economies of scale mean you get enormous bang for your buck An enviable plot puts guests right on the golden sands of Grandes Playas beach plus there are two main pools and a children’s pool within the large gardens As well as a kids’ club for four to 12-year-olds there are organised activities for adults too art activities and evening entertainment — the disco stays open late with drinks served until 2am Alongside two buffet restaurants are an Asian and a Canarian choice included in the package JandiaBest for kitesurfing and windsurfingStretching for more than five miles Sotavento beach is the centre of the island’s windsurfing and kiteboarding activities down to sand barriers off-shore that create a wide The hotel’s vast René Egli centre offers rentals and lessons for all levels of experience When you’re done with water sports there’s a palm-lined swimming pool As well as buffet restaurants and a snack bar there’s a sports bar with big screens and an adult-only cocktail bar Costa CalmaBest for active adultsWith a rota of activities from archery to yoga plus live evening shows to organise the entertainment team at this medium-sized adult-only hotel on the seafront in the quiet resort of Costa Calma are always hard at work use of the spa is included — treatments are extra — or there’s an outdoor pool and hot tub pool bar and coffee shop there’s an à la carte exclusively for guests who book one of the Privilege rooms These have sea views and include access to a private lounge and poolside terrace JandiaBest for young familiesWith a toddler-friendly splash park a shaded playground and a complimentary kids’ club starting from three years old — a year earlier than most hotels in Fuerteventura — this property in a quiet location above a sandy beach has a lot to offer families with small children There’s a baby corner in the restaurant with a microwave and bottle-warmer a kids’ section in the buffet and children’s menus in the à la carte restaurants which include an Italian trattoria and a bodega with a Canarian focus — one visit per week to each is included in the package there are mini discos and kids’ evening entertainment clean lines and blonde wood give this rather luxurious hotel a modern Its curvaceous façade fronts directly on to a long sandy beach or there are four outdoor pools with loungers and Bali beds to relax around — one is exclusively for Star Prestige guests who receive extra VIP touches including the best room locations and a private lounge with direct access from the terrace into a shared pool While it’s not adult-only there are no kids’ facilities and the vibe is grown-up from the rooftop teppanyaki restaurant to the rather space-age looking spa CorralejoBest for plenty of poolsThere’s a pool to suit every guest and mood at this low-rise all-suite hotel on the outskirts of Corralejo The eight options on offer include a lively activity pool a relaxation pool and pools for both kids and babies close to the kids’ club and playground Booking a My Favourite Club suite gives access to two further adult-only pools and an exclusive restaurant and lounge There are two other buffet restaurants and an à la carte serving international cuisine where the all-inclusive package covers one visit per week Pierre et Vacances Resort Fuerteventura Origo Mare (Imagera)10 Pierre et Vacances Resort Fuerteventura Origo Mare LajaresBest for energetic teensAn on-site waterpark with large slides a wave pool and a climbing wall; a games room with a pool table and video games; tennis courts a mini golf course and a dedicated teens’ club mean this vast holiday village has a lot to offer families with older kids with room for up to seven in the three-bedroom units The trade-off is location — set out on its own in a remote spot at the north of the island A sandy beach is 20 minutes away in Corralejo but the hotel lays on a daily shuttle if you’d rather not hire a car Caleta de FusteBest for occasional golfersThe name says it all Set between a sandy beach and two 18-hole golf courses this medium-sized hotel makes it easy to fit in the odd round without sacrificing family time While you tee off they’ll find plenty to do with two giant pools — the adults’ number has a hot tub and the children’s one has slides — a sports court The all-inclusive package covers the buffet restaurant and one visit to the à la carte Italian per week but for more space choose a suite or interconnecting rooms JandiaBest for family suitesPlenty of family rooms claim to sleep four but if you don’t want to be cramped this all-suite hotel a few minutes’ walk from the glorious sandy beach at Morro Jable in the island’s south gives you space in spades the suites come with large terraces or balconies Alongside the main pool there’s a kids’ pool and you can eat at either the buffet restaurant or the pool bar The atmosphere here is relaxed rather than up-tempo suited to those looking for a chilled-out break Costa CalmaBest for action and explorationOne holidaymaker’s relaxed is another’s boring and if you like days filled with fun then this medium-sized hotel at the southern end of Costa Calma beach is perfect Not simply because of the sheer volume of on-site activities which run the gamut from table tennis and pistol shooting to a playground and pool with a pirate ship but because the free parking means you’ve got somewhere easy and convenient to leave a hire car so you can explore the many sights of the island the good-value price point means you won’t mind buying the odd lunch while out and about there’s an American diner as well as the buffet restaurant Best for tranquil staysTourism in the quiet fishing town of Tarajalejo is in its infancy so the dark volcanic sand beach is usually crowd-free adult-only hotel with just 107 rooms and suites is set in pretty gardens that are dotted with six relaxing hot tubs and a lagoon-style pool Guests can use the facilities of the sister hotel next door but the chief selling point of this property is its peaceful ambience The buffet restaurant is also located in the sister hotel but as it’s also child-free your sense of calm won’t be shattered Sign up for the Times Travel Newsletter here A man has been confirmed dead today (Sunday) after being found floating in the swimming pool of a hotel this morning in Costa Calma according to the Emergency Services (CECOES) They have reported that he was discovered at 7:38am by several hotel guests on their way to breakfast who jumped into the water to get him out and found that he was in cardiorespiratory arrest Hotel staff called 112 for medical assistance while the man was given CPR until the arrival of paramedics who took over with advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation manoeuvres No details have been released regarding the man's identity except that he was a guest staying at the hotel The Guardia Civil guarded the body of the deceased man until the judicial authority came to instruct the corresponding proceedings and the Local Police collaborated with the rest of the emergency resources The Guardia Civil have arrested a 31-year-old man who is charged with nine counts of burglary particularly in hotel rooms and apartments whilst tourists were sleeping in them in Fuerteventura the investigation began after they received five denuncias (official complaints) at the Morro Jable station during September and October from tourists and staff from the complexes he burgled The stolen objects reported by the victims were bags all for a total value of approximately 3,000 euros he also allegedly took the safes from the receptions of two hotel complexes in Costa Calma he was caught on CCTV which police studied during the investigation which made it possible to identify and arrest the person responsible for the robberies as he was preparing to take a boat to move to Gran Canaria he has also been linked to other burglaries in the town of Cotillo after victims put posts and CCTV images on social media and has been placed at the disposal of the Courts of Puerto del Rosario for sentencing the Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) received a call alerting that a member of the public had spotted the body of a person floating in the sea in Costa Calma in the west of Fuerteventura Maritime Rescue teams promptly responded to the area to retrieve the body which has been identified as a 69-year-old woman Despite resuscitation efforts by the Maritime Rescue crew and afterwards SUC medical personnel she could not be revived and her death could only be confirmed The Guardia Civil took responsibility for the deceased woman's body until the arrival of judicial authorities and conducted the necessary proceedings to order its removal for an autopsy and official identification on Costa Calma Beach in the municipality of Pájara emergency services received a call reporting that a lifeguard had rescued a swimmer from the sea who was in cardiac arrest and was performing resuscitation efforts The alert was handled by the Centro Coordinador de Emergencias y Seguridad (CECOES) 1-1-2 of the Government of the Canary Islands which immediately dispatched emergency resources The Servicio de Urgencias Canario (SUC) responded to the scene with a medicalized ambulance and a basic life support ambulance the Local Police and the Guardia Civil were mobilized to assist SUC personnel took over the resuscitation efforts from the lifeguard they were unable to revive the man and subsequently confirmed his death at the scene The Guardia Civil began the necessary legal proceedings while the Local Police provided support to the other emergency teams.  Planning to spend a few hours at a street market during your holiday in Fuerteventura Check out the list and find the one that sparks your interest Almost every town and resort in Fuerteventura has a weekly market with different stalls and vendors where you can find almost anything from cheap souvenirs and knock-offs as well as locally produced aloe vera cosmetics Below you can see more details about each town and what sort of markets it hosts The Corralejo market in El Campanario is an ideal place for souvenir and gift shopping since the products are all handmade and some of them are very original with restaurants and cafes where you can take a bite or have a proper lunch There are plenty of stalls all around and also live music (starting at around 12:00) Montecastillo market in Caleta de Fuste is a tourist market so here you'll find all types of souvenirs as well as old books or artistic postcards plus an endless variety of other types of products This market is small compared to others on the island but it has a hippie vibe and it's a nice place to visit if you are around you will find mostly food items from the island but also some stalls that sell craft items and handmade objects Flea Market - every Sunday from 9:00 to 14:00 The craft market in Tetir is on 4 times each year It's usually celebrated on the second Sunday of the months of March but check the dedicated page on our website to see the exact date of the next edition Besides the markets, the island offers other shopping opportunities as well, so please read more about shopping in Fuerteventura if you are interested in the subject Also, if you plan on visiting Lanzarote, make sure to go to Teguise Market on a Sunday It's probably the largest market in all the Canary Islands and a great place for all sorts of shopping the best market to go to is the one closest to you none of the markets in Fuerteventura are special enough to justify traveling from one end of the island to the other Out of all the markets available on the island the one we liked best was the Sunday market in El Campanario (Corralejo) like handmade earrings created from local flowers set in resin which looked lovely and were much appreciated as gifts.  an accident occurred in the municipality of Pájara This incident took place on FV-2 towards Costa Calma Emergency services reported that "a 44-year-old man who initially presented with multiple contusions and severe chest trauma was evacuated by a medicalized ambulance from the SUC to the General Hospital of Fuerteventura." the Emergency and Security Coordinating Center (CECOES) 1-1-2 of the Government of the Canary Islands received a call alerting them to the car's collision with the wall on the specified road The Taimar Hotel in Costa Calma has received the distinction of the International Symbol of Accessibility from the Government of the Canary Islands becoming the first in Fuerteventura and one of the few in the world to have this recognition that rewards the absence of barriers both physical and communication in public spaces.  Among the necessary requirements for a hotel to have the International Symbol of Accessibility are adapted parking spaces ramps at the entrances to the establishment a reception free of obstacles and correctly signposted corridors with enough space to allow the wheelchair mobility and accessible restaurants and cafeterias with adapted furniture.  praised the work of this pioneering establishment in promoting accessibility and its contribution to the diversification of the hotel industry in the municipality and added that "we want to make visible and value the great work done by this hotel and the commitment to equity and inclusion” expressed his satisfaction in regards to this distinction that "has taken a year and a half of work" and for having achieved that the facilities have better accessibility than ever González pointed out that it is very important for the island and for the municipality that the Taimar is one of the few hotels in the world that has this recognition demonstrating the commitment to higher quality tourism and aimed at all categories of people See the program of the festivities organized in Costa Calma in honor of Santa Marta Best Things To Do in Costa Calma Costa Calma is a small tourist resort in the south of Fuerteventura which is close to some of the island's most beautiful beaches.  The Jandia Peninsula is the perfect place to go and explore massive unspoiled beaches and many locals will tell you that here you'll find the best beaches in Fuerteventura Once you see some of these places with your own eyes Costa Calma is mostly preferred by German tourists you'll meet here other nationalities as well You'll see that many signs here will say German bakery this is an area preferred by German visitors as opposed to the north of the island which is preferred by British tourists.  But even if you choose another place to stay in Fuerteventura during your holiday Costa Calma is well worth a visit and the area around it as well The Jandia peninsula is renowned for its amazing beaches This area is also usually popular among surfers and kite surfers as some of the best beaches for kite surfing are located in this part of the island Playa Sotavento is probably one of Fuerteventura's best beaches and you can see it on many postcards and images depicting the island it forms a massive lagoon that represents the main attraction of this place It's a kitesurfer's dream as well as a photographer's dream because the entire landscape is fascinating the water has a turquoise color and it's truly a unique sight If you want to see Sotavento Beach at its best keep in mind that you should try to visit during high tide This market is on Wednesdays and Sundays and it's worth going only if you are in the area You will find the usual fake bags and watches souvenirs and other objects that repeat themselves from stall to stall Don't forget to bargain if you want to buy something and be careful with your belongings Sail through the Jandía Natural Park on a cruise aboard a glass-bottom boat Spot dolphins and (maybe) whales and peer below the water through the underwater viewing deck this is the perfect place to practice and take lessons There are several schools in this area and you can have group lessons as well as private lessons As we said, the south of the island is the perfect place for water sports, which is why The Windsurfing championship takes place here on Playa Barca every July Costa Calma is a great place to stay in the area if you want to be here during the competition If you're on a family holiday, we have an entire list of things to do with the kids, but Oasis Park is probably the best place to visit and it is situated very close to Costa Calma as the park is beautiful and well maintained a really great day out for both adults and kids of all ages Oasis Park offers a free shuttle so it's easy to get there even if you don't have a rental car Morro Jable is just a short drive away further south If you have a rental car you can stop at other amazing beaches on your way like Playa Mal Nombre and Playa Esquinzo Best things to do in Morro Jable From Morro Jable, you can take a bus or you can drive yourself, although be warned that most rental cars don't have insurance on dirt roads like the one that goes to Cofete But the beach is well worth the effort of getting there as it's one of the most beautiful views you'll ever get to see This is a lookout point with a beautiful view of the beach and the ocean It is located next to the H10 Beach Hotel in Costa Calma and it can be the destination for a nice walk in order to explore the resort The south of Fuerteventura is home to some of the island's most famous and amazing beaches there are lots to explore in the area if you're a person who loves spending time in the sun make sure to also visit Playa Mal Nombre and Playa de Esquinzo Out of all the things to do in Costa Calma exploring the coastline is always our top choice There's simply nothing better or more amazing than seeing those lovely landscapes and the way the beaches change with the tides We believe that Costa Calma is suited for people who love water sports and quiet & relaxing holidays The best beaches are the ones outside the urban areas so we encourage you to go out and discover all the beautiful treasures of the Jandia peninsula Each year, there's a carnival organized in several towns in the municipality of Pajara, among which in Costa Calma as well. For more info, take a look at the page for Pajara Carnivals which is updated as soon as there's info available about the upcoming carnival Cabildo de Fuerteventura improves the bus service with new frequencies on some of the existing lines The insular vice-president and Minister of Transport a response is provided to the airport workers while occupancy problems of the rest of the regular interurban transport line services are solved “ We continue to provide solutions to one of the island's historical problems: public transport” “We promised a radical change of the service and we are doing it ” The vice president recalls that last March the Cabildo acquired four new buses to reinforce the frequencies the incorporation of another 13 new units is planned to continue strengthening the service and continue to improve the day-to-day life of users the current public transport service in Fuerteventura will be reinforced with the following services from Monday to Sunday and holidays: The complete lines with the new services can be downloaded from the information website of the Public Transport Concessionaire: www.tiadhe.com in the 'routes and timetables' section Tripadvisor announces the top 10 beaches in Europe according to ratings by its users and this year one beach from Fuerteventura made it to the list Playa de Sotavento was the beach that made it among the 10 Best Beaches in Europe 2023 but there were two more Spanish beaches on the list although none from the other Canary Islands The arrival of the Three Kings is an important event in the Spanish Culture with festivities taking place in almost any city in Spain The celebration starts on the night of 5th January with a parade called Cabalgada de los Reyes Magos Spain celebrates the Epiphany or the arrival of the Three Kings from the Orient an event which is highly anticipated by everyone who receive gifts on this day (similar to Christmas day in other cultures).  is a public holiday and so many businesses will be closed on this day with a highly anticipated event: the Three Kings Parade (La Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos) The kids will write letters asking for toys or other gifts and they will and these letters down to the Three Kings when they meet them before the parade organized in every big resort and city on the island Check the schedule below to know the time and schedule of events for each municipality on the island If you're planning a holiday in January in Fuerteventura it would be a shame to miss such an important event like the big parade which is organized each year on January 5th we will receive their Majesties the Three Kings of the East in the municipality of La Oliva in style Get ready for the magic of the Three Kings Parade in Corralejo: Location: Departure from Las Palmeras Shopping Center The Three Kings have confirmed their visit to Antigua and Caleta de Fuste and will travel through the center of Puerto del Rosario until reaching the Giant Nativity Scene where the Three Wise Men will stop to greet all attendees and share a unique moment with the community This celebration will be an opportunity for citizens to enjoy an event full of color music and the magic of the arrival of Their Majesties Their Majesties will visit the towns of La Lajita Ajuy and Cardón starting at 10:00 a.m. Morro Jable and Costa Calma they will arrive starting at 5:00 p.m The Three Kings will be received in the town of Toto at 5:00 p.m. they will go along Avenida del Saladar until they reach the town of Morro Jable where there will also be surprises and musical performances the tour in Costa Calma will start at the Cultural Center and will reach the tourist area.  Fuerteventura is celebrating carnival season along all the other Canary Islands with celebrations taking place all over the island Carnival dates are usually announced a few months ahead of the event which customarily takes place between the months of February and March Each municipality in Fuerteventura chooses a different theme for each year's event so the groups in the parades will have different types of costumes All the participants in the carnival are encouraged to dress in costumes and get into character as this will give the party much more character and personality The Carnival theme in 2024 in Puerto del Rosario will be "Toys and the animated world" The most expected events during the carnival are the Queen Gala The entire municipality of Pajar usually celebrates the carnivals with events dedicated to the main theme of the event 2020 was the 7th year in a row when the carnival in Betancuria was celebrated. Similar to the carnival in La Palma (Los Indianos) plus there's talcum powder involved here also This page will be updated with more details as soon as we receive more information about celebrations and events in Fuerteventura in 2023.  October is one of the more quiet months in Fuerteventura except for the time period when the children in the UK are on their autumn half-term holiday At that time the island becomes busy again and prices for flights are considerably higher than during the rest of the month The weather in October is still warm enough for sunbathing and the water is still warm and pleasant for swimming, after warming up during those hot summer months Although the weather in October is not as hot as it was even back in September for the most part it still feels like summer during the daytime Occasionally in October Fuerteventura does see some precipitation but usually not more than 2 days a month and this usually doesn't mean that it will be raining all day After the rain stops everything gets dry again really soon but as the month progresses towards November you do get more chances for periods of cloudiness during the day October in Fuerteventura still promises much better weather than back in the UK or most other parts of Europe While Europe goes into full autumn mode and temperatures are dropping in Fuerteventura you'll still be ok wearing T-shirts and shorts during the day and a light jacket at night will be enough to keep you warm The average high temperature in October in Fuerteventura is around 26°C while at night you can expect temperatures of around 20°C.  the daily mean temperature is 23°C in October which is calculated as a mean between the average high temperature of 26.1°C and the average low of 19.8°C.  October 2018 saw temperatures going up to 30°C on some days but on most days they stayed around 26-27°C The highest temperature ever recorded in Fuerteventura in October (at the Airport station) was 36.5°C and the lowest was 12°C to increase your chances for nice and sunny weather October is the end of the dry spell here in Fuerteventura and the month does see a bit of rain the rainfall during October in Fuerteventura is around 8 mm/month so not a lot compared to most other places in Europe at this time Fuerteventura gets an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day in October so the days are shorter than they were in summer so you should still use a high SPF sun cream in order to avoid sunburns.  Small coves and sheltered beaches will always have a higher water temperature compared to the large and exposed beaches Playa La Concha in El Cotillo is a great choice for October With an average of 22.6°C / 72.7°F So although the air temperature might be lower than in August When the sun is out the days will be perfect for a day at the beach but when it's cloudy and grey it can feel a bit cold to swim in the ocean October weather averages for different resorts in Fuerteventura Autumn months are the perfect time to visit Fuerteventura if you want to do a mix of activities while still enjoying a relatively tourist-free island Read also the full guide for things to do in Fuerteventura In October you can still spend most days at the beach when it's sunny and nice but the weather is also perfect for exploring the rest of the island without having to suffer too much due to unbearable temperatures.  Admire the views from Entallada Lighthouse Did you know that Faro de la Entallada is the closest point to Africa in all the Canary Islands We loved driving there and we recommended to anyone Did you know that not far from Caleta de Fuste there's an interesting salt museum that you can visit You can see for yourself the salt pools and learn more about how salt is produced by visiting the museum inside There's not really a lot to see at the Salt Museum in Fuerteventura and the entire visit will take around 1 hour of your time There is a nice restaurant called Los Caracolitos very close to the museum The dates or any details about the 2024 edition have not been announced yet Come and join the fun with 20 hours of nonstop music on the beach in Caleta de Fuste!  This is one of the most important events in Corralejo and it has become quite popular in recent years It lasts for a weekend and the line-up usually includes bands from all over the world You can expect lots of sunny days in October in Fuerteventura with an average of 7 hours of sun daily and temperatures that are perfect for sunbathing you can definitely swim in Fuerteventura in October since the ocean is at its highest temperature throughout the year but a few of these places stand out and deserve a special mention Cotillo and Cofete were both included in Top 10 Best Beaches in Europe in 2015 by Tripadvisor users so officially the island of Fuerteventura has 2 of the most beautiful beaches in Europe West of Fuerteventura - Black Volcanic Sand - Beautiful Sunsets Ajuy is a small fishing village on the west coast of Fuerteventura South of Fuerteventura - Dirt Road Access - Secluded and wild beach This beach is situated in the south of the island and it's completely wild and untouched You have to follow the road to Cofete and then at the crossroads you will follow the direction of Puerto de la Cruz North of Fuerteventura - Inside Corralejo Natural Park - Good for Surfers This beach is situated in the North of Fuerteventura South of Fuerteventura - Dirt Road Access - Quiet and wild beach Here you always find a private spot just for you North of Fuerteventura - Dirt Road Access - Calm Water This beach is situated in the North of Fuerteventura and it's around 200 m long and 18 m wide Center of Fuerteventura - Urban Beach - Calm Water - Suitable for children This beach is also called El Castillo Beach Caleta de Fuste is one of the most popular resorts in Fuerteventura and the beach is ideal for families with children North of Fuerteventura - Easy Access - Calm Water This small beach is situated in the north of Fuerteventura South of Fuerteventura - Difficult Access (4x4 vehicle needed) The access to Playa Casa de Joros is very difficult and it's possible only with a 4x4 car or by sea North of Fuerteventura - Difficult Access (4x4 vehicle needed) - Calm Water South of Fuerteventura - Dirt Road Access - Stunning Landscape - MUST SEE in Fuerteventura Cofete Beach is the jewel in Fuerteventura a secluded and wild beach in the south of the island North of Fuerteventura - Urban Beach - Calm Water Corralejo Viejo is situated right in the center of Corralejo The Costa Calma area is one of the 4 main resorts in Fuerteventura North of Fuerteventura - Inside Corralejo Natural Park - Ideal for Surfing Playa Del Moro is 560 m long and it's part of Corralejo Grande Playas The list in this article will be updated soon.